TygerBurger Table View E-Edition 3 September 2025

Capt Adriana Chandler,spokesperson for Table View Police Station,pictured during an information-andawareness session at Bayside Mall on Friday 29 August The initiative,hosted near the Clicks entrance,invited residents to learn more about crime awareness and safety,access support from the Community Intervention Centre on issues such as gender-based violence and make use of police services,including certification of documents The outreach aimed to encourage stronger community engagement and collective efforts towards building a safer Table View

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WEDNESDAY3SEPTEMBER

. Whispers of Buenos Aires will take place at 19:00 at the Rust-en-Vrede Gallery, 10 Wellington Rd, Durbanville This intimate concert invites audiences to experience the passion and spirit of Argentina through the music of tango legend Astor Piazzolla. Direct from Buenos Aires, guitarist Alberto and vocalist Silvia will perform an authentic selection of Piazzolla's most celebrated works, from the moving "Oblivion" to the dramatic "La Muerte del Ángel". Set in the beautiful Rust-en-Vrede Gallery this promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and atmosphere Tickets are R150 and available on Quicket Contact Alberto on 083 250 0030 for more information.

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p g y signs, warn people going in that it’s not safe ”

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The Table View Community Police Forum (CPF) once again reminded residents and visitors about the dangers of rip currents, which are powerful channels of water flowing away from shore They explained that swimmers caught in a rip should avoid fighting the current and instead swim parallel to the shore

until they reach sandbars, which can provide a safe escape

“Please do not allow children to swim in the ocean without adult supervision,” the CPF said in a safety notice “Have a wonderful time at the sea, but never forget, safety must always come first ” At the time of publication the missing teenager’s identity had not yet been confirmed, and TygerBurger was still attempting to reach his family

. 'n Kursus oor uitbranding en angs word op Vrydag 5 September van 18:30 tot 21:00 en op Saterdag 6 September van 15:00 tot 21:00, by Doxa Deo by Willowbridge aangebied. Die koste is R250 per persoon en sluit 'n werkboek, verversings en aandete die Saterdagaand in. Registreer voor 2 September by https://login.churchsuite com/?account=doxadeocape Kontak dr Anique Tredoux by anique tredoux@ gmail.com met navrae . Kom geniet die humoristiese konsert Die Begrafnissangers by die NG kerk Bellville-Riebeeck om 19:00 in die De la Haye-kerksaal. Kaartjies kos R50 vir volwassenes en R20 vir kinders (2–10 jaar). Heerlike hamburgers en pannekoek is te koop Bespreek by 021 919 1501 of koop kaartjies by die deur . Philadelphia se gewilde tradisionele boerebasaar vind plaas vanaf 17:00 op die kerkplein in Philadelphia 'n Aand vol kuier, kos en tradisie wag op jonk en oud. Die fees word weer soos altyd, om 18:00 met 'n regte haelgeweerskoot oopgeskiet Toegang is R10 per persoon en gratis vir nie-skoolgaande kinders Kaartfasiliteite sal orals beskikbaar wees. Rig navrae aan Annemart Agenbag by 072 431 2831.

SATERDAG6SEPTEMBER

. Oom Vossie se Vlooimark in Bellville is van 10:00 tot 15:00 by die Voortrekker-spankamers in Disasingel in Blomtuin. Stuur 'n Whatsapp na 084 325 4690 vir meer inligting en besprekings.

. Die Wes-Kaapse Veteraantrekker-en-enjinklub se jaarlikse skou word op 6 en 7 September by die Killarney-renbaan aangebied. Ongeveer 100 ten volle gerestoureerde veteraantrekkers uit die 1920's en 1980's gaan op skou wees met 'n 1939 Duitse Lanz Bulldog-kruiptrekker as die trekpleister Besoekers kan ook uitsien na 'n trekkerresies, 'n "klein erfgoed"-uitstalling, asook 'n donkiebaler, 'n enjin van 'n Russiese spuitvliegtuig en `n versameling weermagvuurwapens. Die skou bied hope vermaak en eetgoed vir jonk en oud. Kaartjies is beskibaar by Webtickets by The Western Cape Vintage Tractor and Engine Club

. From 10:00 till 16:00, the Miniaturia Guild of Cape Town will host their annual Miniature Fair Members of the public are invited to step into a world of wonder and join us for a day of artistry, community, and conservation at St Thomas Church Hall, Rondebosch. Entrance Fes are R20 for adults and R10 for children under 18 years. A portion of the entrance fee will be donated to SANCCOB, supporting the critically endangered African penguins, which face potential extinction by 2035

. The Durbanville Craft Market will host its monthly charity market at 5 Louw Street in Durbanville from 09:00 to 14:00 Handmade items by local crafters from afar as Fish Hoek and Somerset West are sold, as well as food, home bakes, sourdough bread, diabetic friendly and gluten free consumables, rare cacti and much more Entrance is free Phone 066 059 7251 or send an email to durbanvillecraftmarket@gmail.com with enquiries about the Durbanville Craft Market . Shoppers, treasure hunters and families are invited to the Goodwood Bargains Market at the Goodwood Sports Club from 09:00 to 13:20 With a lively mix of indoor and outdoor vendors, the market promises unbeatable bargains, unique finds, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for a weekend outing Entry and parking are absolutely free at the corner of Alice and Milton Street For more information, email thegoodwoodmarket@gmail.com

SUNDAY7SEPTEMBER

. Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market to be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive on Sunday, from 08:00 to 14:00 Bargains galore

THURSDAY11SEPTEMBER

. U3A Tygerberg will host a talk at the Dutch Reformed Church, Cnr Mountain View Drive and Edelweiss Roads, Eversdal. The topic this month is Sanbar deer and the ecology of fynbos, fire and forest on Table Mountain. Doors open at 09:00 for tea and coffee and the talk begins at 10:00 The cost is R10 for members and R20 for visitors. Visitors are most welcome Contact Sarah on 021 976 8310 for more information.

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Residents and visitors have taken to social media recently to air frustrations about the Table View Beachfront Upgrade, with many dismissing the City’s explanations as “excuses” At the heart of the debate are concerns about the loss of the iconic Table Mountain view and the strong South Easter winds, which residents say will now gust directly into car doors and hatches as people offload equipment.

Long-time resident and community activist Agi Orfanos said he had been raising similar concerns for more than a decade

“More than 13 years ago, in February 2012, your newspaper published a double colour page of my proposals This got the ball rolling and City officials met with me

But my ideas about the restaurant precinct were ignored and even basic suggestions such as angled parking or relocating the cycle lane were not considered ”

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Orfanos argued that simply reducing the median, which is currently as wide as a car, could have allowed for angled parking without sacrificing space for pedestrians

He also suggested relocating the cycle lane onto the under-used service road island, creating more space for a safe pedestrian promenade

“After pleading with all my heart over the years, neither the City nor councillors entertained my input,” he said “The

PARKING AND MOUNTAIN VIEW REMAIN CONCERNS AFTER TABLE VIEW BEACHFRONT UPGRADE.

public wants to park near the ocean, enjoy the mountain view, and watch the kite surfers, and not be separated by a dangerous, noisy road ”

Residents have also requested benches and shady trees, but Orfanos believes angled parking will remain the “most contentious issue” for the public

CITY’SRESPONSETOCRITICISM

As TygerBurger reported last week, ward councillor Jonathan Mills met with residents on-site after heated debates erupted online

He defended the upgrade, saying the project was designed to create a safer, more pedestrian-friendly beachfront

On concerns about walkway width

Mills explained that only a small section near Marine Circle narrowed to 3 m due to safety requirements around a solid median

“The rest remains 4 m wide, expanding to 6 m at busy points,” he said

On parking Mills reassured residents: “We’re not losing parking Some angled bays are now parallel, but we are adding bays along the service road and in the main car parks to balance it out ”

He also pointed out that more elevated sea-facing bays will be introduced along the service road, replacing older bays angled towards Robben Island

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Mills emphasised that the current design follows plans approved years ago after a public-participation process While acknowledging not everyone is satisfied

Growth and progress at heart of Ward 107’s future, says councillor

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The August Ward Committee meeting for Ward 107 placed the spotlight on growth, development and new opportunities, as its councillor Jonathan Mills made clear recently

He began by thanking the City’s Roads and Stormwater teams for their efforts during Cape Town’s heavy winter rains “I’m very pleased to report that we had far fewer flooded intersections and blocked drains than last year ”

Mills highlighted the City’s annual Spring “no-mow” period for parks, verges and green belts, ecological approaches that “keep our city green ”

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Ward 107 had experienced significant growth in recent years, with new neighbourhoods Pioneer Valley, Rivergate North, Sandown Estate and Sunningdale “Therefore the City continues to invest in projects to keep up with this growth,”

Mills noted “Both the Potsdam Treatment Plant upgrade as well as the Beachfront upgrade are examples where we continue to make good progress despite challenges ”

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He said the new City budget cycle would deliver tangible changes, including weekly recycling collections and neighbourhoodsecurity deployment

“Additionally, the budget includes initial funding for the development of new facilities over the medium term, such as a new fire station and homeless shelter ” Mills said lobbying for facilities such as an additional police station remained key With next year’s local elections in mind he drew attention to the Municipal Demarcation Board’s plans to introduce a new ward “With elections such a change will lead to many questions from residents who, if not directly impacted by the new boundaries, will certainly be affected ”

Mills urged community organisations to share the information widely so residents are informed ahead of the change

RECOGNISINGACTIVECITIZENS

He honoured two community members for their contributions; Gay Wheaden, with a certificate of appreciation by the Table View CPF for her efforts to keep her neighbourhood streets clean, and Champions City Football Club in Parklands, under the guidance of coach Nelson, received a full set of five squad kits sponsored by the City of Cape Town Both, in very different ways, are making a real difference, for which he was grateful Mills ended the meeting by reminding residents he and the ward clerk remained available to escalate any service delivery concerns they may have

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ACity library patrons once again have the opportunity to return their outstanding library items without fearing fines Fine Free Week takes place from Monday 1 September to Saturday 6 September at all City libraries. This will be the third Fine Free Week for 2025. During the previous two amnesty periods, more than R1,3 million worth of library items were returned. "This Fine Free Week ends two days before International Literacy Day when we shine a spotlight on the importance of literature and its impact on dignity and human rights. While the Fine Free Week affords patrons the opportunity to return overdue items without paying a fine, it’s also a chance for someone else to access the resource or get lost in the magic of a book. Some stories are so good you want to read them again and again, but I encourage patrons to bring back items," said Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham.

City libraries are home to more than two million items. Just over R12 million has been set aside in the current budget to acquire additional material

Libraries are individually responsible for their selections and the focus is on children and teen materials that reflect the diversity of the city as well as the latest and best in publications

Selections also serve to support departmental projects such as the 1 000 Stories Before School, coding and chess Clubs, among others.

Allocation of these materials is based on the needs expressed by librarians as well as knowledge of their collections, the gaps within the collections and the need to enhance collections.

"Our libraries are valuable community hubs and offer crucial resources. To make sure everyone has access to the material, we need them to be returned timeously If, for some reason you were unable to do so and it’s now a late item, please make use of Fine Free Week to bring it back," she added.

CapeTownBaroque Festivalreturns

The Cape Town Baroque Festival (CTBF) returns from 20 to 27 September, presenting a series of concerts under the theme “The Miniature and the Monumental”

This year’s programme explores contrasts between large-scale orchestral works and smaller chamber and vocal pieces, thoughtfully matched to historic venues.

Featured performers include the Cape Town Baroque Orchestra, Cape Town Baroque Trio Lutesong Consort, and True Voices, along with international guests: Dutch recorder player Erik Bosgraaf and Bulgarian baroque violinist Zefira Valova. Bosgraaf returns after performing in the 2019 festival, while Valova appears in South Africa for the first time

A key focus this year is the music of Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767), with both orchestral and duo programmes dedicated to his works. Another highlight is music by Mrs Philarmonica, an 18th-century English composer who published under a pseudonym—possibly receiving her South African premiere

Also returning is Thomas Tallis’ "Spem in alium", the 40-voice motet that captivated festival audiences in 2022. Four performances are planned, each framed by Tudor-era vocal works from Lutesong Consort and True Voices.

The festival also supports young musicians On Saturday 20 September, the 19th Annual Recorder Symposium includes masterclasses and a lecture by Bosgraaf on Adriana van den Bergh, a 17th-century recorder player

The festival ends with a Telemann orchestral concert on Saturday 27 September at 19:00, featur-

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. Moffie comes to The Baxter Flipside from 2 to 27 September Tickets R240 at Webtickets.

. Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris? is at Artscape from 4 to 6 September at 19:00 Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets.

. Irene-Louise van Wyk tree op Vrydag 5 September om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R100 tot R140 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Waseef Piekaan’s Funny Numbers Vol.2 is at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on Friday 5 September at 20:00 Tickets are R150 at Webtickets. . ’n Pandok se Liefde is te sien by die Baxter-teater van Dinsdag 9 tot Saterdag 13 September Kaartjies van R65 tot R120 is beskikbaar by Webtickets. .The Incredible Journey of Tinkerbell van Tonder met Amanda Strydom en Coenraad Rall op klavier is op Woensdag 10 en Donderdag 11 September om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant te sien. Kaartjies kos R250 Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.

. Spring Symphonies at the City Hall: A Spanish Affair is on Thursday 11 September at 19:30 Tickets from R190 to R450 available at Webtickets.

.Mirka tree op Vrydag 12 September om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Deure open 18:00 Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

.Western Province Dance Association Showcase of Dance is at The Baxter Concert Hall on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September at 17:00 and 19:30 Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets.

Cape Town Opera brings a magical Mozart adventure

Cape Town Opera (CTO) is set to enchant young audiences this September with a vibrant new production of The Magic Flute, tailored specifically for primary and high school learners.

This lively adaptation of Mozart’s beloved opera will run from 16 to 20 September at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone offering two performances daily at 10:00 and 13:00

Directed by Elizma Badenhorst, with imaginative designs by Frankie van Straten and lighting by Kieran McGregor, this playful version blends live performance with engaging puppetry Music direction is by Jan Hugo, recently seen onstage as Rossini in CTO’s acclaimed The Barber of Seville Designed with accessibility and education in mind, The Magic Flute has been adapted into two unique versions—one for primary and one for high school learners—making it an ideal cultural outing for schools. With multilingual narration in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa, and opera sung in the original German the production ensures inclusivity while supporting curriculum-linked learning, particularly for high school music learners.

The opera follows the young Prince Tamino on a fantastical quest to rescue Princess Pamina. Along the way, he’s aided by a magic flute and the quirky bird-catcher Papageno, embarking on a journey filled with humour, wisdom and wonder

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This year’s Cape Town Baroque Festival (CTBF) explores contrasts between large-scale orchestral works and smaller chamber and vocal pieces.

ing Bosgraaf Valova, and South African clarinettist David Cyster on chalumeau, the predecessor of the modern clarinet

Each concert ends with a complimentary glass of wine Join the celebration of Cape Town as a centre for early music in South Africa.

PROGRAMMEHIGHLIGHTS:

.Saturday 20 September, 09:00 to 13:15: Recorder Symposium, including lecture and masterclasses (St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, De Waterkant)

.Sunday 21 September, 16:00 to 17:30: Telemann duos for recorder and violin (Rust en Vreugd, Iziko Museum);

.Wednesday 24 September 11:00 and 13:00: Tudor vocal music and Tallis’ "Spem in alium" (St Andrew’s);

.Saturday 27 September, 11:00 to 12:00: Trio sonatas by Mrs Philarmonica (UCT Irma Stern Museum); and at 19:00 to 20:30: Telemann orchestral concert with Bosgraaf, Valova and Cyster (St Andrew’s).

.Tickets and festival passes are available at Quicket Seating is limited for some events. Visit www ctbaroque co.za/festival for more information or contact info@ctbaroque.co.za

. It's My Life - the Ultimate Road Trip Anthems runs at the Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley until 14 September Tickets from R195 at www.barnyardtheatre co.za.

.Mozart’s The Magic Flute tailored for primary and high school learners, is on stage at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone from Tuesday 16 to Sunday 20 September daily at 10:00 and 13:00 Tickets from R80 at Webtickets.

. African Times is on stage at Artscape from 17 to 20 September Tickets cost R120 at Webtickets.

.Salt - at tripple bill of ballets presented by Cape Ballet Africa is at Theatre on the Bay from 17 to 27 September Tickets from R350 at Webtickets.

. Spring Symphonies at the City Hall: A World Premiere is on Thursday 18 September at 19:30 Tickets from R190 to R450 available at Webtickets.

.A Marius Small-Smith concert with Mauritz Lotz is on Thursday 18 September at 20:00 in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch. Tickets cost R300 at Webtickets.

. The UCT Jazz Festival takes place from 23 to 25 September Evening concerts in the Baxter Concert Hall at 19:00 Tickets at Webtickets. Free lunch hour Library Desk concerts at 13:00 in the W H Bell Music Library

.Posduif tree op Vrydag 26 September om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R100 tot R140 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. W A. Mozart’s Coronation Mass is at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch on Sunday 28 September at 16:00 Tickets from R120 at Webtickets.

. The Tramp runs at Artscape from Wednesday 1 to Friday 10 October Tickets cost R200 to R220 at Webtickets.

A stellar cast from CTO’s Judith Neilson Young Artist Programme brings the tale to life, including Alida Scheepers as the Queen of the Night and Khayakazi Madlala as Pamina. Mongezi Mosoaka, Sisikelelwe Mngenela, Nathan Lewis, and guest artist Riaan Hunter also feature, alongside colourful puppet characters crafted from recycled materials.

Supported by the National Arts Council and the Western Cape Government, this interactive production is more than just a show—it’s a chance for young people to fall in love with opera. After the Athlone run, The Magic Flute heads to Woordfees in October .Tickets are R80 via Webtickets.

Amanda by Die Boer

Amanda Strydom is te sien in The Incredible Journey of Tinkerbell van Tonder by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville op Donderdag 11 en Vrydag 12 September om 20:30 Coenraad Rall, musikale regisseur en pianis, is saam met Strydom, wat ook verantwoordelik is vir die teks en regie, op die verhoog Die stuk vertel die verhaal van 'n weeskind se ongelooflike reis Isabella Dolorosa van Tonder, deur haar ouma Tinkerbell gedoop, wat soos ’n brief van een plek na die ander gepos word leer oplaas van haar komvandaan en van haar mense se geskiedenis Nella Peterson, vertolk deur Strydom, is die verteller in hierdie moderne feëverhaal met baie kinkels Jo-Ann Floris skryf in haar resensie vir Ink tydens die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees in 2024: “The Incredible Journey of Tinkerbell van Tonder wys Strydom se veelsydigheid as sanger aktrise en skrywer Sy laat dit geloofwaardig klink om as wit vrou ’n bruin vrou te speel Dit alles vertolk Strydom meesterlik, terwyl sy behendig deur ‘n menigte karakters vleg ” Dit is verlede jaar by die Woordfees met 'n Woordtrofee vir Beste Musiekproduksie bekroon Geen kinders o 15 nie Kaartjies kos R250 . Bespreek aanlyn by www dieboer com

Mansstemme gesoek

Con Spirito Filharmonies (CSF) se onlangse produksie op Saterdag 16 Augustus, Opera en Lig het die gehoor reeds voor pouse op hul voete gehad, vertel Sjoerd Alkema, dirigent "AfriArts koor het met CSF saamgespan en die gehoor was gaande oor die vier operasangers wat vir heelwat ligte oomblikke gesorg het Omdat ons altyd die teks op die skerm bo die koor vertoon, weet die gehoor presies wat die inhoud van die musiek is," sê hy CSF tree altyd saam met ’n simfonie-orkes op "Dis ‘n besondere belewenis wanneer die normale oefeninge met klavier oorgaan in die twee repetisies met orkes," sê Alkema "Die nuwe klanke en geleentheid om die orkesspelers dop te hou maak elke produksie opwindend."

Die CSF se volgende konsert vind op Saterdag 25 Oktober in die gebou van die NG kerk Uitsig in Mountain View-rylaan, Ridgeworth, Bellville plaas. 'n Britse tjellis sal as solis optree en die koor sing saam met die pragtige musiek van Vivaldi se Gloria Con Spirito Filharmonies wil graag sy ledetal uitbrei en benodig veral mansstemme Oefeninge is elke Maandagaand van 19:00 tot 21:00 by die

Gereformeerde kerk Bellville-Oos "Dis lekker om in groot werke saam met orkes te sing. Een twee-uur repetisie per week maak min inbraak op gesinstyd," sê Alkema. "As jy graag saam met ons wil deel in die opwinding om groot werke vir koor en orkes uit te voer, skakel my."

.Skakel Alkema by 082 411 0325 as jy belangstel om aan te sluit.

Reckless

The City of Cape Town’s latest traffic statistics reveal a worrying rise in reckless driver behaviour, with motorists increasingly disregarding the rules of the road

Between July 2024 and June 2025 the Traffic Service recorded more than 2,7 million offences, pointing to a continued culture of non-compliance despite consistent enforcement efforts

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One of the most alarming increases was in motorists ignoring traffic signals The Traffic Service recorded a 49% increase in drivers caught on camera running red lights

“This behaviour is reckless and dangerous,” said Mayco member for Safety and Security JP Smith “Ignore a red light and there is a chance you can cause a collision or hit a pedestrian ”

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ALSOSAWSIGNIFICANTSPIKES:

.30,3% increase in driving offences; .15,1% increase in overloading

SPEEDINGREMAINSAMAJORTHREAT

Speeding continues to dominate the list of offences, with 1,84 million cases recorded over the year

According to Smith “Road safety starts

Boerebasaar gehou

Philadelphia se gewilde tradisionele boerebasaar vind plaas op Vrydag 5 September vanaf 17:00 op die kerkplein in Philadelphia

Die fees word weer, soos altyd, om 18:00 met ’n regte haelgeweerskoot oopgeskiet - "'n eie, unieke skietgebed wat jy net hier sal ervaar," nooi die organiseerders

Vanaf 17:00 reeds begin die kafee om eetgoed te verkoop: pannekoek warm uit die pan, vetkoeke, boepensbroodjies koffie en koeldrank Vir die groot eters is daar potte vol skaapskenkel, afval, beesstert en skaapnek wat stadig oor die kole prut Meer as ’n ton boerewors en braaipakke sal net ná die geweerskoot verkoop word

Vir kinders is daar van spesiale tafels tot speletjies en aktiwiteite

Vars plaasprodukte groente brood beskuit pasteie, koeke, koekies en nog meer wag om huis toe geneem te word Die witolifanttafel is ook altyd 'n wennerToegang is R10 per persoon om almal se veiligheid te verseker Toegang is gratis vir nie-skoolgaande kinders Kaartfasiliteite sal orals beskikbaar wees . Rig navrae aan Annemart Agenbag by 072 431 2831.

As Gayton dit regkry, dan kan hy president ook raak

In Junie vanjaar toe breek die nuus -die wêreldbeheerliggaam vir motorsport, die FIA, keur die Graad 1-status opgradering van die Kyalami-renbaan in Midrand, Gauteng goed 'n Besluit wat dié geskiedkundige Suid-Afrikaanse renbaan dan in staat sal stel om 'n Formule Een (F1) Grand Prix-wedren hier aan te bied Die nuus word wyd op sosiale media gedeel deur al wat 'n nuusagentskap is, en ek kan verstaan waarom Ek is self kinderlik opgewonde oor die nuus Hoewel dit 'n stap in die regte rigting is vir ons as 'n land om 'n Grand Prix aan te bied, moet ons ook realisties wees - dit kos miljarde rande

Twintig jaar gelede was daar nie so baie opgewondenheid rondom F1 soos vandag nie Maar sedert die Amerikaanse maatskappy Liberty Media die kommersiële regte van die sport oorgeneem het en dit beter en sterker begin bemark het, is dit vandag dwarsoor die wêreld net so gewild soos krieket, sokker en rugby

DIESPORTSEGROEIENDE GEWILDHEIDISIETSGOED, ENASJARELANGEFÊN,ISEK DANKBAARDATDITSELFS ONSEIEPOLITICISEAANDAG GEVANGHET.

Die NetFlix dokumentêr Drive to Survive, is seker nog meer verantwoordelik vir die gewildheid, en met die bekendstelling van Jerry Bruckheimer se fliek F1 The Movie, met Brad Pitt in Junie vanjaar, voorspel ek dat nog miljoene aanhangers en kykers vir dié sport Sondae gaan inskakel Ek kan nou nog onthou waar ek was toe ek die foto van Gayton McKenzie, minister van sport, kuns en kultuur, sien in 'n vergadering met Stefano Domenicali, die grootbaas van F1, en Mohammed Ben Sulayem, die grootbaas van die FIA 'n Politikus wat sy werk doen Ek onthou nog my woorde aan my skoonpa: "As hy F1 Suid-Afrika toe bring, moet hy sommer president word " Ek onthou, daar was jare gelede reeds sprake dat Kaapstad 'n Grand Prix sou aanbied, maar die storie het doodgeloop In 2023 het die Moederstad wel gasheer gespeel vir die Formule E-wedren, die reeks waarin elektriese renmotors deelneem en is daar ten minste bewys dat die Kaap wel in staat is om so iets aan te kan bied Verskeie lande het al voorheen 'n F1 Grand Prix aangebied, wat vandag nie meer op die kalender is nie Gasheerlande kom en gaan, maar die sport hou aan groei 'n Ruk gelede vra 'n motorsport-joernalis aan die sewe-malige wêreldkampioen en huidige Ferrari-renjaer, Lewis Hamilton, waar hy eendag graag 'n F1 Grand Prix sou wou hê, en hy antwoord "Afrika" Daar is vanjaar altesame 24 rondtes in F1, op elke vasteland behalwe Afrika en Antarktika Almal in Suid-Afrika sal soos 'n goed ge-oliede masjien moet saamwerk om 'n Grand Prix hier weer suksesvol aan te kan bied Dit kan gebeur en ons land het bewys dat ons die vermoë het om dit te kán doen Die wilskrag, entoesiasme en belangstelling is oëskynlik daar, so ek wil hoop en glo dat dit wel kan gebeur Daar is natuurlik diegene wat skepties is Die van ons wat al by die 30 jaar lank wag vir 'n F1 Grand Prix om op plaaslike bodem weer plaas te vind soos ek, gaan stilletjies hoop dat Suid-Afrika, net soos met die sokker- en rugby-wêreldbekers, dit sal regkry -RICHARDROBERTS

LETTERS

The deterioration of a community like Oakdale

Communities do not collapse in a single day The deterioration of a place like Oakdale is usually the result of many small cracks that are ignored until they become wide fractures What begins as a little neglect slowly snowballs into visible decay, and if left unchecked, it can completely change the character of a neighbourhood Drugs, litter, and sex work on street corners do not appear overnight they are signs of deeper issues that have been allowed to grow

The first step in the decline of any community is the neglect of basic standards When residents, businesses, and even authorities fail to uphold rules and values, an atmosphere of disorder is created Small offenses such as littering, vandalism, or drinking in public may seem harmless, but they send a message that “anything goes” Once these behaviours are tolerated it becomes harder to stop larger and more destructive activities from taking root

As the sense of order weakens, drugs often make their way into the area The presence of drug dealers and users creates a ripple effect of crime petty theft, violence, and sometimes gang activity Families begin to feel unsafe and young people become especially vulnerable as they are exposed to destructive habits that threaten their future The drug problem is not only a health issue but also a social one eroding trust among neighbours and making it harder to build unity

Physical neglect soon follows social decline Streets covered with litter, drains that remain blocked, and public spaces that are dirty or vandalised reflect a community in distress A dirty environment discourages investment, pushes away visitors, and makes residents feel abandoned Businesses close their doors, properties lose value, and abandoned buildings

become havens for crime When the visible environment falls apart it reinforces the sense that the community itself is falling apart

Alongside these problems, the sex trade often finds a place in deteriorating communities Sex workers, often victims of poverty, addiction, or exploitation, end up on street corners where families once felt safe This not only exposes residents to unsafe and illegal activity but also damages the reputation of the neighbourhood Parents feel uneasy letting their children play outside, and the sense of community pride diminishes further

The most tragic consequence of this decline is when residents themselves lose hope When people begin to accept that drugs, litter, and sex work are just part of everyday life the spirit of the community breaks Some choose to move away, while others stay but feel powerless to make a difference Without collective action, the cycle of deterioration deepens

However, decline does not have to be the final chapter of Oakdale s story Communities can be restored when people refuse to settle for decay Small steps such as cleaning streets reporting crimes and demanding accountability from leaders can spark change A thriving neighbourhood is built when residents work together take ownership of their environment, and choose not to tolerate the things that destroy dignity and safety

The deterioration of Oakdale is a warning, but it can also be a turning point A community that unites against neglect, drugs, and exploitation can break the cycle of decline and restore pride, safety, and hope for generations to come

ANON, Email

Residents demand action as public misconduct continues

What I witnessed recently again in Vlei Park has left me shocked and disturbed sexual activity taking place in broad daylight, out in the open This is yet another troubling sign of how badly our community is deteriorating

Many residents feel discouraged, and some are considering leaving Oakdale However, for many of us, this is our home, and we refuse to simply give up I, for one will continue to report what is happening because I cannot and will not settle for a community overtaken by sex houses, illegal buildings, drugs, and litter

Daily, I see street people settling for the night with piles of rubbish in front of businesses Just the other morning, I witnessed individuals openly using drugs on the corner of Canterbury and Barnard Street Every morning it is the same a complete mess This is not something we as residents should be forced to tolerate

I am not one to complain for the sake of complaining, but I believe it is important to raise our frustrations Many of us are doing our very best to save Oakdale, and I truly believe that with the right leadership and the support of the relevant authorities we can restore dignity and safety to our area I also want to take a moment to thank the CDF security company in Oakdale for responding to calls and offering assistance whenever possible Your efforts are seen and appreciated At the same time, I urge that stronger and more consistent action be taken to ensure that Oakdale does not fall further into decline

We, the residents, care about our community And like it has been said over and over again, we want Oakdale back to what it was ANON, Oakdale

Public invited to witness tree destruction in Durbanville

This is an open invitation to the people of Durbanville from a concerned ratepayer I am inviting the residents of Durbanville to come and witness the wholesale destruction of our neighbourhood under the watchful eyes of our City of Cape Town officials - the same city whose logo says: This City works for you

For years we, the Marais’s and our neighbours, have lived back to back to Dr Butler’s smallholding on the corner of Boland Road and Green Pastures Road We even signed an agreement with him to ultimately subdivide the property into 16 plots However, since his demise, his estate has passed on to his children, who have sold to a developer who convinced the City to redevelop the plot into 48 maisonette styled high-density accommodation units

The neighbourhood rejected the proposal due to higher traffic envisaged on Boland Road, the destruction of the Durbanville character, including the hundreds of trees to be removed

The destruction that occurred on the neighbouring Compton Place development on Moraea Road is an example of “checks and balances” that disappears like morning mist before the sun

Even the City’s own environmental management department initially did not support the redevelopment in it’s current design due to the large number of trees required to be cut down The devastation wrecked at 18 Boland Road gave us an example of what lies ahead for us

Then miraculously in December 2024 we were informed that all our concerns were addressed and the development has been approved Even the green scape “ department is now in agreement with this densification of our environment despite the ratepayers objection And the developer promptly renamed the property with the non-sensical name “Le Rhu” Even the traffic department gave their “approval”, after they did a traffic survey in Florida Street, more

than a kilometre away You can’t argue with such logic Now in August the chain saws have started despite no survey document being available which listed the trees earmarked for destruction and despite the City’s own regulations requiring permission to cut 50 to 70 year old trees Many trees must be 100 years old plus This is reminiscent of Durbanville High School cutting down their 80 year old Eucalyptus trees next to the tennis courts to convert it into a parking lot for SUV’s

So my invitation is for Durbanville residents to visit our area between 16:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and see for yourselves how this City works for you The traffic is already backed up to Bergsig Dutch Reformed Church access to this property to be down our street Moraea Road, to a road to be constructed by the developer How is that for transferring costs onto a private developer?

J MARAIS, Durbanville

AGIFTOFLEARNING

Blouberg International School’s generous donation of kiddy-sized desks to Dunoon Primary is set to brighten young learners’classrooms,with chairs still to follow

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Milnerton High School is on a high after the musical excellence of its its marimba band was recognised at the Cape Town Eisteddfod last week, earning the event’s highest accolade.

This talented group of young musicians received a Diploma award (90-100%) for their performance, placing them among the top performers at the prestigious cultural event

Their hard work really paid off, earning plaudits from the school for their dedication, discipline and passion for music, the result reflecting countless hours of practice and teamwork

“This is such a proud moment for Milnerton High,” the school shared in a statement

“Our marimba band’s performance didn’t just showcase their technical ability; it reflected their spirit, creativity and the joy they feel and express in the music they play ”

The Cape Town Eisteddfod provides a platform for schools across the city to compete and showcase talent in music, drama and the arts

THEY DIDN’T JUST SHOWCASE THEIR TECHNICAL ABILITY, BUT THEIR SPIRIT, CREATIVITY AND SHEER JOY IN THE MUSIC THEY PLAY

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BLISTERS FOR BREAD CHARITY WALK CELEBRATES 57 YEARS

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The weather was perfect for an early morning walk and over 9000 walkers did just that as they laced up their shoes for the annual Blisters for Bread Charity Fun Walk on Sunday 31 August.

The Green Point Common Sport ground was a hive of activity as walkers gathered from early morning to partake in the 5 and 10km walks, all united for a worthy cause

Every step taken help support the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA), which provides daily meals to thousands of learners across the Western Cape Petrina Pakoe, director of PSFA, said this year 9 720 took part in the 57th edition of the event

"Every cent from every entry will go towards feeding children We are looking at almost R1 million in funds that has been raised from this event That can go a long way if you consider that it costs R950 to feed a child for a year We appreciate what that means for so many children "She expressed her gratitude to everyone who made the event possible "Thank you to Cape Town, to our sponsors, and donors who make it possible for us to be in existence for 67 years and

EVERY STEP HELP FEED HUNGRY LEARNERS IN THE WESTERN CAPE

to host this event for the last 57 years We appreciate all of them because as our motto says: you cannot teach a hungry child "

Participant Lorraine Pieterse said: "It is fun and the spirit among each other is so nice It allows people to come together and meet new people It would be nice if the schools can come out "

Another participant, Petro Theunissen said: "I came to support the children and to enjoy the early morning walk "

Cade Ruiters en Liam Burden,staatmakers van die Laerskool Brackenfell se eerste rugbyspan,op die aanval Saterdag op die Brack waar hulle die silwermedalje vir o 13-spanne verower het

Onweer demp geesdrif nie

Nie eens die reën kon verlede Saterdag die geesdrif vir die Laerskool Brackenfell se JW Groenewald-sportfees op die Brack heeltemal demp nie, toe 1060 leerders van 19 skole met 84 spanne daar saamgetrek het om mekaar in hokkie, netbal en rugby aan te durf en die toeskouers op aantreklike en opwindende spel te trakteer

Die reën het egter, net soos verlede jaar, uiteindelik wel sy stempel op die geleentheid afgedruk deur te verhoed dat

die wedstryde in die uitkloprondes van die netbalprogram gespeel kon word

Die rugby- en hokkiespanne het egter daarin geslaag om alle bepalings na te kom In die rugbykompetisie het die Laerskool Table View met die louere in die o 13-afdeling weggestap terwyl Brackies koning gekraai het in die o 11afdeling Die Laerskool Curro het die seuns se hokkiekompetisie gewen, met die Laerskool Panorama wat eerste was in die meisies se hokkie afdeling

Tekkie Challenge weer Saterdag aangebied

Die Jan Krielinstituut bied Saterdag (6 September) weer die gewilde Tekkie Challenge-padwedlope in Kuilsrivier aan - met trots geborg deur Food Lover's Market

Hierdie jaarlikse byeenkoms is ten bate van kinders met leer- en fisieke gestremdhede by die Jan Krielskool

Die familie-vriendelike 5km-pretloop is oop vir stappers en stootwaentjies, so bring die kleinspan saam Skryf jou onderneming in vir n spanbougeleentheid

Beide die 10km en 10 miler (16km) spog met fantastiese kontantpryse en geskenkbewyse Dit is ook die enigste "Battle of the Sexes"-wedloop in Afrika Deelnemers kan ook wonderlike pryse in die gelukstrekking wen Food Lover s Market glo goeie kos is net

die begin en wil graag 'n verskil maak in gemeenskappe Die Jan Kriel Tekkie Challenge is net één van die maniere hoe die winkelgroep gemeenskapsprojekte ondersteun

Vooraf-inskrywings het reeds Maandag (1 September) gesluit, maar inskrywings ook nog Saterdag van 06:00 in Jan Kriel se skoolsaal gedoen word Hekke maak 05:30 oop

Toegang tot die terrein is slegs vanuit Amandelrylaan beskikbaar Beamptes en verkeerspersoneel sal aan diens wees Volg die aanwysings van die nuwe verkeersirkel by Kerkstraat na Paalkraansstraat vir maklike toegang en parkering . Besoek www tekkiechallenge co.za vir inligting. Rig navrae aan events@jankriel co.za.

Final stretch for club rugby

AVRILFILLIES

The quarter-finals of Super League A, B and C of Western Province Rugby Union will be contested on Saturday 6 September before the semis on Saturday 13 September at City Park

In Super League A, Villager and Durbell are in the semis due to finishing in positions one and two on the log

They will wait for the results of the quarter-finals between False Bay against SK-Walmers in Constantia and Hamiltons against Ikeys in Green Point

The finals will be played on Saturday 20 September

In Super League B, Primrose and Kraaifontein are waiting the outcomes of the quarter final matches between Franschhoek and Collegians in Groendal,

and Belhar up against Goodwood at Erica Park in Belhar

In Super League C, Young Peoples and All Saints are the log leaders and are in the semis They will come up against winners in the matches between Gardens versus Pniel-Villagers and Violets versus Rangers

The bottom two teams in Super League A - Kuils River and St Georgesautomatically dropped to Super League B, and in Super League B Hands and Heart and Kylemore dropped to Super League C Strand United and Eerste River dropped from Super League C to the Zonal League, a tough league where teams usually stay for two or three seasons

The Zonal Leagues - Northern, Southern and City - are also known as the graveyard of teams