TygerBurger | Tableview | E-Edition | 11 February 2026
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WOENSDAG11FEBRUARIE
. Diedigbundel die helfteisjou nie vertel deur ThérèseBartman word op dieeerstebyeenkomsvan dieDurbanville-poësiekring vir diejaar deur diedigter self bespreek. Diebespreking begin om 10:00 in die saal vandie Durbanville-biblioteek. Ligte verversingswordaangebied. Gasteiswelkom teen R50 per persoon. Kontak Lesley vander Vyverby083 460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.comomaan te sluit of gaste saam te bring
THURSDAY12FEBRUARY
. Durbanville Business is presenting an exclusive evening of networking, dinner and aguided tour of Stadio Higher Education's prestigious newDurbanville campus from 18:00.DrStanduPlessis, chief executiveofficerofStadio Higher Education, will be the guest speaker.The campus is situatedat35 Akademia Avenue in GrootPhesantekraalEstate. The cost is R150for members and R350 fornon-members, dinner and wine included. Seatsare limited.Confirm attendance before 8Februarybyemail to info@ durbanvillesakekamer.co.za
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. Komgeniet'naandonder diesterremet 'n Valentynspieknieken'nfliek op by dieJan Krielskool. Die geleentheid is slegsvir volwassenes. Bring jougeliefde,'npiekniekmandjieen'nkombers vir 'n romantiese aand.Die hekkemaakom19:30 oopendie fliek begin om 20:30. Koffiesal te koop wees. Kaartjies kosR50 perpersoon en is beskikbaaropdie d6 Connect-app
SATURDAY,14FEBRUARY
. Love willbeinthe airthisValentine'sDay as MdzanandaAnimalClinic &Shelter hosts itsValentine'sPicnic forPaws -a special fundraising event in supportofthe animalsofKhayelitsha -from10:00 to 14:00 at JoostenbergBistro& Deli.The event promises arelaxed and memorablepicnicexperiencefilled withgoodfood, greatcompany,and ameaningful cause. Well-behaveddogsare welcometojointheir owners on the day. Ticketsare availablevia Quicket Visit www.mdzananda.co.zaoremail Kellyonfund@ mdzananda.co.zafor more information.
. TheTygerberg HillsLions club willhavea walk from the GracePresbyterianChurch MonteVistaonto Camoens Park,BarrowStreet,MonteVista. Come for awalk and showyour supportfor Childhood Cancer This walk is heldcountry wide by variousLions on the daytocreateawareness. They startat09:00. Entrancefee is on donation basis. Agreat morning to showsupporttoour young warriors. Lookingforward to seeing everyone,registrationwillhappenonthe morning.Contact Jeannievan Wulven forany enquiries on 0833050424
. TheTable View Lions Club is inviting the community to lace up their walking shoes and take part in the 5km BigWalk forYoung Warriors at the TableView beachfront.The walk is family friendly, pram friendly, and open to leashedpets, making it an idealouting forall ages. An entrancefee of R50applies, with all proceedsgoing the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC).Toregister,send "choc" to 083 2860255byThursday12February.
. Allbook lovers areinvited to supportthe first book sale in the revamped and expanded bookshop at the Andries OlivierDurbanville QuadriplegicCentre in Durbanville.The book sale,which is in aidofthe centre, takesplace everysecond Saturdayofeach month from 09:00 to 14:00
. Ridea Harley foracausethisValentine’s Dayin Blouberg. BloubergRotaryCluband the Harley DavidsonMotorcycleClubjoinforcesfor aspecial charity event celebrating alovefor bikesand community upliftment.The public is invited to “buy”a ride on one of six Harley Davidsonmotorcycles, travelling from BaysideShopping Centre to Eden on the Bayand back. ThecostisR150 perride,witha discounted rate of R250 availablefor families purchasingtwo rides. Theevent willtakeplace from 10:00 to 16:00.Tickets canbepurchased at the BloubergRotarystand at BaysideShopping Centre on Wednesday11February, Thursday12Februaryand Friday13February, between 10:00 and 16:00.Ticketscan also be booked by contacting Grahamon083 5571021.
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. Sonja Herholdt en Tjokker kuierom09:30 by die kinderdiens vandie Vredelust-gemeenteseaktiwiteitsentruminBoston, Bellville
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. Theo Kemp se boek KleinKonings word in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal op 'n byeenkomsvan die Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Jonathan Amid gaan die boek bespreek. Ditbegin om 10:00.Almaliswelkom GastebetaalR50.LedegeldbeloopR220per jaar.Rig navrae aanLiz vanWyk by 082655 8061.
. Diehoogs vermaaklike roman Die avonturevan HelgaRoets word deur Human &Rousseaubydie Durbanville-biblioteek bekendgestel. Riëtte Rust salingesprekwees met dieskrywer,Riaan Grobler. Dieboekbekendstelling begin om 17:00.Bespreek by RSVP@jonathanball.co.za
HarleyrideforaValentine’scause
Motorcycleenthusiasts and adventure seekers are in for atreat this Valentine’s Day as the Blouberg Rotary Club and the Harley Davidson MotorcycleClub join forces for aspecial charity event celebrating alovefor bikes and community upliftment.
The public is invited to “buy” aride on aHarley Davidson motorcycle, travelling from Bayside Shopping Centre to Edenon the Bay and back.
The cost is R150 per ride, with a discounted rateofR250available for families purchasing two rides.
The event will take place on Saturday
SPONSOR YOUTH-LEADERSHIPTRAINING
14February, with six HarleyDavidson motorcycles available for rides from 10:00 to 16:00.
Tickets can be purchasedinadvance at theBlouberg Rotary stand at Bayside Shopping Centre on Wednesday 11 February, Thursday12February and Friday13February, between 10:00 and 16:00.
Tickets can alsobebooked by contacting Graham on 083 557 1021.
Allridersmust be 18 years or olderand will be required to sign an indemnityform
before taking part.
Funds raised through the event will go towards sponsoring learners’ attending athree-day Rotary Youth Leadership Academy camp in the Franschhoek Mountains at the end of March. The camp focusesondeveloping leadership skills, confidence and personal growth in young people
Organisers saythe event offers afun and memorable Valentine’sDay experience, while alsomakingameaningful difference in thelife of alocal learner.
Rotary member MaxAhmen on his Harley Davidson.
Canalcrewracesagainstwinter
KAILINDANIELS
KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
City crews are hard at work atthe Bayside Canal in Table View,pushing ahead with construction and maintenance as winter approaches and the risk of flooding increases.
TygerBurger recently visited the site, where work has been ongoing since the project officially resumed in October 2025. The multi-million-rand Bayside Canal upgrade first got underway last year, but was temporarilysuspended in November 2024 after about 55% of the work hadbeen completed due to acontractualdispute with the appointed contractor.
The City followed due legalprocesses to resolvethe matter, which was concluded in resume are year, bri high Li View and makes mind.” regularly, noticeable. happening work that past.”
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entering Rietvlei remain top of mind for manyresidents.
“When the storms come, rubbish just gets washed straight into the vlei,” said Ayesha Khan, wholives nearby. “Ifthis upgrade helps stop thatand improves water quality it will benefit the whole area.”
Anotherresident, James van Wyk, said the upgrade is long overduegiven the growth in surrounding developments “There’smuchmore runoff nowthan thereusedtobe. Thecanal hastocope withthat, otherwise we’ll keep dealing withfloodingevery year.”
CITYHIGHLIGHTSLONG-TERMBENEFITS
According to theCity of Cape Town,the
Cityinfrastructureupgrades at theBaysideCanal continue as winter approaches.
Hotspotpatrol netsarrests
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KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
Ajoint high-visibility patrol conducted in TableView andsurrounding areas on Saturday7 February resulted in arrests, action against illegal tradingand interventions to restore publicorder.
The operation focused on crime prevention through visiblepolicing, stop-and-searchactions and proactive engagementinidentified hotspot areas.
PATROLSANDARRESTS
In Malibongwe Drive, officersconducted foot patrolsduring which three shops were instructed to close due to illegal trading. Two suspects were arrested for possession of dangerous weapons. Officers also assisted acommunity member by helping to push-start astationary vehicle.
Patrols alongthe R27, Sandown Roadand the Sandown Shopping Centre route were completedwithout any majorincidents being recorded.Avehicle patrolin Hampton Close and thenearby parkalso yieldednosuspicious activity.
At Marine Circle, ahigh-visibility foot patrol was conducted, duringwhich officers intervened to break up afightand restore order in the area.
In total, two suspects were arrested,11 individuals were stopped and searched,
OPERATION FOCUSEDONCRIME
Councillor reassures residentsonservicedelivery
KAILINDANIELS
KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
Public safety remainsa key focus in Ward 113, with councillor Sue van der Linde highlighting recentengagements aimed at improving security in parks, addressing crime-related concerns and supporting law enforcement efforts.
Van derLinde said the messages of sympathyand understanding she received followingthe loss of her husband were deeply appreciated.
“Your kindness, understanding and respect in giving me space meant more to me than Ican easily put into words,” she said.
and the wardtoensure patrons respect the surrounding community.
Van der Linde attended water and sanitation caucus and portfolio meetings, as well as an online water reinstatement update.
She said it was encouraging to hear that reinstatements have largely been caught up, with the department aiming to be fully up to date by June.
In Waves Edge, she met with City officials to assess reeds in the vlei that are shedding seasonal “whitefluff”, which has been causing discomfort for residents. Aplan is being developed to address the issue.
THROUGH VISIBLE POLICING
and three shopswere addressed forillegal trading during the operation.
COMMUNITY-FOCUSEDAPPROACH
Additional preventative action was taken in Sandpiper, wherepatrol members noticed apropertywith vehicle lights left on and keys visible in the gate. The resident was alerted, helping to prevent a potentialtheft.
Table View CPF spokesperson said joint operations remain critical in maintaining safety in the area.
“High-visibility patrols not only deter criminal activity but alsoallow us to assist residentsdirectly andrespond quickly to issuesastheyarise. The cooperation between allrole players continues to make apositive impact in ourcommunity,”the CPF said.
The CPF addedthatMalibongwe and Marine Circle will remain priority areas due to ongoingillegal trading, weaponsrelated incidents andpublic disorder, with stop-and-search operations continuingasa key crime prevention measure.
Following herreturn, Vander Linde attended an MP list panel, describing theexperienceasvaluable and saying sheremains hopeful of improving her placement as thepartylooks ahead to 2029. She alsomet withher branch to confirm activitiesplanned for the next six weeks.
Ajoint on-site meetingwas held at Hampton Park withpolice, the community policingforum, law enforcement andthe parks departmenttoidentify practical solutionstoimprove safetyand accessibility at thepark.Van der Linde said feedback will be provided directly to residentswho raised concerns.
Overthe weekend, Van der Linde joined voter registration campaigns at Marine Circle and in Dunoon ahead of upcoming elections, encouraging residentstoregister online or contact her for assistance.
She also raised concerns about repeated electrical cable theft in Waves Edge, which led to power outages and dangerous exposed live wires.
“I will be motivating for the replacement of the fencing along the R27tohelp reduce theseincidents going forward,” she said.
Van der Linde said she is looking forward to another busy and productive week and thanked residentsfor their continued engagement and support.
“Fromthe moment we arrived at Trans-50 PanoramaPalms retirement village, We couldfeel we were in the right place”
Independent lifestyle,Specialised Dementia &Frail Care facility
PANORAMA PALMS
Police and partners conducted ahigh-visibilitypatrolacrossTable View hotspots.
Ajoint on-sitemeeting at Hampton Park focused on improving safety and accessibilityfor residents.
THINKING
Your wallet determines your medical care
Irecently found myself in asituation where life hung in the balance. Someone Icared about needed immediate medical attention. In amoment, driven by fear and desperation, we rushed to the nearest hospital,aprivate institution
We had no medical aid. We knew the odds were against us. Still, when death feels close, logic takes aback seat. Walkinginto thereceptionarea, Iexplained that this was amedical emergency.
In that moment, Ibecame acutely aware of an invisibleline that divides peoplein medical crises: those whose medicalaid opensdoors, and those whose suffering must first be assessed against abalance sheet.
The receptionist calmlyexplained thataconsultation with adoctor andanelectrocardiogram, anoninvasive,painless testtomeasure the heart's electrical activity, would cost approximately R10000. This amount, Iwas told,had to be paid upfront,before anyone would even assess thepatient.
We left and went to aprivategeneral practitioner (GP), who then assessed and referred us to astate hospital.
But the divide becomes even clearer in astate hospital. Time stretches endlessly Hours pass while pain deepens. Wards aresoovercrowded that patients lieon floors, bodies against walls and hardened benches.
Doctors movefrom bed to bed, visibly exhausted, some having missed lunch, others nearing the end of impossiblylong shifts
They treateveryone: stab wounds, psychiatricpatients, the chronically ill under one strained roof, all hoping their names will be called next.
Here, "non–code red" patients wait more than twelve hours, sometimeslonger, learning thehard waythat urgency is relative when resources are scarce.
Security guards, hardened by constant chaos, enforce order with little patience or compassion, as though authority is the only thing keeping the system from collapse.
This is not astory about individual failure. It is about systemic inequality
In theory, healthcare is ahumanright. In practice, it is aprivilege.One that mirrors our economic divides.
Private hospitals boast efficiency, comfort, and immediacy, but only for those who can afford it
Public hospitals carrythe weight ofthe majority, underfunded and overwhelmed, relying on overworked stafftohold together asystemthat is quietly failing
The most disturbingtruth ishow normalised this has become. We expect state hospitals to be chaotic.Weexcuse the long waits.
We acceptthat suffering will be prolonged if you cannot afford it.
Until we confront the reality that access to timely, dignified medical care depends largely on financial status, these divides will continue to widen.
The sad truth is that in moments of emergencies and desperation, survival in our healthcare system often comes down to what you can afford, not how urgently you need help.
-KAYLYNNEBANTOM
Gymclosuresparksanger
Iwanttoexpress my deep disappointment,frustration,and concern regardingthe decision to closeVirgin Active RedParow
This facility hasbeen morethanjustagym. For manyofus, it has been aconsistent, welcoming, and accessiblespace that allowedustoprioritiseour healthwithoutthe excessivecosts associatedwith premium facilities. Virgin ActiveRed Parowhas always been busy, well-utilised, andsupported by aloyal membership base,which makes the decision to closeit particularlydifficult to understand.
Theexplanation that the club cannotberevamped to align withVirgin Active’s“premium vision” is deeply concerning.The realityisthatthe members of this club didnot want or need theseadditions. That is precisely whywechose Virgin ActiveRed. It demonstrated that movement,health, andwellbeingdonot need to be luxuriesreservedfor those who canaffordsignificantly higherfees
By closing this facilitybecauseitcannotbeconverted intoamoreexpensiveoffering, the message being sent is that affordabilityand accessibilityare secondarytoprofit.Thisdecision disproportionately
affects loyalmembers who areonstrict budgets but remain committedtotheir health. Many members will simplynolongerbeabletoaffordagym at all, which undermines the very principles of health andwellbeing that Virgin Activeclaims to promote. Whilemembers arebeingoffered the option to transfer to amoreexpensiveclubfromSeptember, this stillrepresents an increase of nearlyR200 per month —anamount that is simplynot feasiblefor many. Furthermore, those who choose nottotransfer areeffectivelypenalised by having to immediatelypay alternativegym fees elsewhere.This places members in an unfair andforcedposition
Foroveradecade,thisgym hasservedasa safe,inclusivespace forthe communityinthis area.Its closure represents notjustthe loss of afacility, but the loss of aculturethatprioritised health without financialexclusion.The decision feelsshort-sighted and, frankly, dismissiveofthe loyalclientele who supported Virgin ActiveRed Parowpreciselybecauseitwas different Accessibilityshouldnot be sacrificed in the pursuit of premium branding.
FRUSTRATED,Parow
Bejaarde ontvang ‘genade’van jong vakmanne
Redelik gereeldlees onsindie TygerBurger se briewekolomvan goedhartigeSamaritanewat bereid is om hul harteenbeursies oop te maak vir oënskynlik senior burgers watmoontlik net eenmalig of een keer per maand'nversnapering of sakkie negosieware kan bekostig.
As pensioentrekker wasekdie afgelope week aan die ontvangkantvan drie goeie Samaritane se goeie dade "Janu-worrie"het onsbeursies ook maar leeg gelaat,maar ek moesnoodgedwonge onsvoertuig se wielsporingenbande laat nasien, watektelank uitgestel het.Ekvra toerondenwordverwysna‘n onderneming in Willowbridgewat wielsporing doen. Twee aangename en uitersbekwame jong manne wasmybehulpsaam en toedie bedrag vir die wielsporinggenoem word,het ek my oë toegeknyp.Ekwas egteruiters beindruk metdie regstelenherstel van die voertuig deur die vakmanne.Met die betaalslag ader die tw thul bestuurder komt
Public drinking and disorder on Chenoweth
As Durbanville business owners, my husband and Iare increasingly concerned about the growingdisorder outside abottlestore on Chenoweth Street
Largegroupsofmen –both homeless individuals and workers–regularlygather theretodrinkonthe pavements.This bottlestore appears to attractstreet peopleand after-work drinkers who consume alcohol immediately outside the premises.
On weekends especially,the crowds become disruptive.Brokenbottles, shouting, public urination,and even defecation have become common. Pavements areoften littered with glass, andmanyshoppers have experienced harassment from intoxicated individuals.
This behaviour degrades theneighbourhood and harms localbusinessestryingtomaintain aclean, welcomingenvironment.
Despiteongoingcomplaints, law enforcement presence remains minimal.Publicdrinking, urination, and nuisance behaviourare offencesunder Cape Town’s by-laws, yetlittleaction is taken.
Durbanville residents should not have to accept this levelofdisorder.Itistime forthe communityand our Ward councillortointervene andrestoresafetytothe area
JUSTINE PERRY, Durbanville
on Okavango Road at Cape GateonWednesday morning, 4January
It’sa dailystruggle…motorists driving, some speeding, down the yellow lane whilethe rest of us law-abidingdriverspatientlycrawl to ourdestination. Some do it under the pretenceofturning left at the next robot,evenifthe next robot is 500m away,only to shoot straightoverthe intersection from the left turning lane
Othersmakethe left turn, but shoot through the hospital andshopping centre’sparking areastojoin Okavangoagain further up the road. What theydon’t realise–ormaybe they’re justtoo selfish to care –isthey’re makeanexisting trafficjam even worse. Thesemotorists maketaxidrivers look like angels
TheCityofficialinbluemade my day. Ihope we see youtakeonthis lawless behaviour on Okavango more often. ESTHER,LangebergRidge
AGENDAVIR HADEDA-TAKVERGADERING: Wievan ons gaan vandagdie buurt wakker skree? FOTO:CECILIA HUME
SA KUNG FU CHAMPIONHONOURED IN ATLANTIC CITY
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SARELBURGER
DieHoërskool Durbanville en Curro Durbanville se o.19A-krieketspanne het met oorwinnings hulle vandeesweek aangesluit by Stellenberg in die halfeindronde van die Tygerbergstreek se Sammy Bloch-uiklopkompetisie.
HS Durbanville sal in die komende halfeindronde tuis teen Curro speel, maar Stellenberg wag nog vir die wenner van die kwarteindstryd tussen Edgemead en HS Bellville. Curro (111/1) se A. van der Westhuizen(52*), Landseer Collen (4/19) en hul makkers hetmaklik klaargespeel met HS Tygerberg (110), terwyl die Durbies (133/7in25bbe.) met ‘n goeie spanpoging Milnerton(116) in die kwarteindronde
Durbanville en Currowen
vasgevat het. Fairmont en De Kuilen het uiteenlopende oorwinnings in die afgelope week se eerstespan-wedstryde behaal. Die Kuile het Parow vir net 31 lopies uitgeboender om uiteindelik met nege paaltjies te seëvier, maar Fairmont (115/9) het deurgeskraap met ‘n eenpaaltjieoorwinning oor Khayelitsha (114).Die oorwinning was grootliks te danke aan die boulwerk van Cayden Kolbes(7/26) In die o.15A-liga het Dylan Barnes (83) ‘n vername rol gespeel in Milnerton (215/3) se weghol-oorwinning van 150 lopies oor Brackenfell. De Kuilen se Joshua Wollmer (6/10) was pragtig op stryk met die bal in die kragmeting teen Curro Durbanville (33) om sy span met 20 lopies te laat wen.
