TygerBurger | Tableview | E-Edition | 4 March 2026

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Residents of Table Viewhave been leftshaken following aviolent house robberyinThetfordStreet during the earlyhoursofThursday26 February.

According to provincial police spokesperson Const Ndakhe Gwala,the victim was asleep at approximately 04:15 when three armed men wearingbalaclavas entered the residence.

“The victimwas sleeping at around 04:15 when he was woken up by three armed menwith balaclavas. They tied the victim and his son, then proceeded to empty his two safes,” said Gwala.

VALUABLESANDVEHICLESTOLEN

“They madeoff with hisclothes,bank cards, firearm, cellphones, electric appliances and aMercedes Benz C200 motor vehicle. At this stage,the suspects are still at large,” Gwala confirmed No arrests havebeen made and investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information that could assistpolice is urged to contact Crime Stopon08600 10111.

HOODED ROBBERS STEAL COMMUNITY’S PEACEOF MIND IN EARLYMORNING BREAK-IN

COMMUNITYSHOCKANDCONCERN

The brazen nature of the attack hasleft residentsunsettled, particularly because it occurred while thefamily was asleep.

Karen Williams, who lives afew streets away, saidthe incident hadshaken her sense of security.

“Knowingthat afather andhis son were tied up in their own home at thathour is deeply disturbing. Youalways believe that if you lock yourdoors and set your alarm, you’re safe. This makes you realisehow vulnerable we all are.”

TIMINGCONCERN

An anonymousresident, who asked nottobenamedfor safety reasons,said thetiming of the robbery wasespecially concerning

“Four o’clockinthe morning is when you’re at your most vulnerable. It’squiet, it’sdark, andyou’re notalert. The fact

Busy week of oversight and engagementforWard 113

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Ward 113 councillor Sue vander Linde described last week as demanding but productive, as she moved between budget oversight, communityengagements and infrastructure matters affecting residents.

The week began with astrategic planning meeting in Killarneywithher Constituency Head regarding preparations forthe Dunoon by-election. This was followed by aSubcouncil caucus and Activity Day. Van der Linde attended a lengthy Budget Workshop caucus session where councillors interrogated the draft budget.

“It was along but very productive meeting, with many questions posed to the Executive Mayor to ensure we fully understood andinterrogated the budget in the best interests of our residents,”she said.

STRENGTHENINGENERGYPARTNERSHIPS

On Tuesday, the councillormet with anew Eskom Customer Service Representative to strengthen the working relationship around electricity-related challenges in the ward.

She also attended and assisted atthe Living Legends event, helping with registrations and deliveringa short addresstosenior residents. “It is always a wonderful engagement with our seniors,” she said.

Feedback from Betz and members of Living Legends following their recent bus trip and “Big Day Out” waswarmly received.Van der Linde hadsponsoredthe outing from her wardallocation.

TACKLINGHOMELESSNESSANDCOMMUNITY CONCERNS

Last Wednesday evening, the Street People Unit and various NGOsconducted awalkabout at identified hotspots within the ward. They engaged directly with homeless individuals, offering assistance and pathways to sheltersand rehabilitation programmes

Van der Linde thanked all organisations and officials involved for their ongoing commitment and compassion.

She also met with her ward committee, where discussions covered abroadrange of matters,including early planning around the 2027 wardallocation andhow fundscould be best utilised for maximum community benefit.

Throughout the week, she met with several residentstoaddress service deliveryconcerns andclarify misinformation. “These engagements

remain one of the mostrewardingparts of being your councillor,” she said.

SCHOOLS,SAFETYANDTRAFFICSOLUTIONS

Vander Linde attended the first School Forum meetingofthe year, aplatform aimedatassisting schools with challenges ranging from bullying to road safety She also metwith the principal of West Riding Primary School to explore solutions to traffic congestionduring drop-off andcollection times. Apotential interventionwas identified andwould be pursued further.

The week concludedwith aBranch 113 EXCO meeting and avoter registration table at Regent Street, followed by a full Subcouncil sitting where she raised severalward-related concerns with officials.

INFRASTRUCTUREGAINSANDONGOINGCHALLENGES

The Dolphin Beach/R27 traffic lights were revampedrecently with anew controlpaneland wiring, addressingakey contributortopeak-timecongestion. Van der Linde thanked residentswho logged faultsvia WhatsApp andemail, noting that community reporting helped drive theseimprovements.

However, cabletheft once again plunged Waves Edge into darkness. The councillor confirmed shewas:

. Lobbying for thereplacement of the fence along the R27.

. Requesting the Maycomember for energy, Xanthea Limberg, to upgrade streetlightsonBirkenhead Road.

. Asking Subcouncil to confirm camera coverage alongthis stretchofthe R27.

. Residentswithinformationaboutcable theftwereurged to contactthe police'sCrime Stop on 08600 10111 or Eskomon0800112 722.

Beachdaysfor waggingtails

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter in Khayelitsharecently announced "Wags andWaves", monthlybeach outings where the public is invited to walk, play and socialise withshelter dogs in need of homes.

The initiative addresses two community needs simultaneously: providing enrichment forshelter animals while offering pet interaction opportunities for people who cannot own animals due to living circumstances or those simply seeking companionship.

"The events are very beneficial for the dogs as it allows themtimeout oftheir shelter kennels and good stimulation," explained Marcelle du Plessis, spokespersonatMdzananda."They also get more human contactwhich helpsthem feel loved."’

NEXTEVENTATMILNERTONBEACH

The shelter's first beach day took placeat Fish Hoek Beach recently, with volunteers and dog lovers spending the morning with the animals. The next eventisscheduled for Saturday 21 March at Milnerton Beach, running from 10:00to13:00.

For manyresidents, theprogramme offers aunique solution to pet loneliness. With apartment living and rental restrictions often preventing pet ownership, Wags and Waves providesan opportunity to experience the therapeutic benefits of animal interactionwithout the long-term commitment.

"We would like to invite alldog loversto join us for afun morning out to make a

Volunteerswalking with shelter dogsonthe beach.

SEASIDE STROLLSBRING JOY TO RESCUE DOGS

difference in the lives of ourshelter dogs," saidDuPlessis.

THREEDECADESOFCOMMUNITYSERVICE

The initiative comesasMdzananda celebrates threedecadesofserving animalsinKhayelitsha. The organisation provides veterinary healthcare, sterilisations, mobile clinicsand operates an animal ambulanceservice, helping approximately 1500 animals monthly. The shelter hasbuilt its reputation on community inclusion, empowermentand educationprogrammes.

Beyond offering animals abreak from kennel life, the beachdays serve as informal adoption events, givingpotential pet owners achance to meet andbond withanimals in arelaxed, naturalsetting. . Contactinfo@mdzananda.co.zafor more information

Baby foods ‘mislabeled’

Baby food manufacturers are widely violatingSouth African health regulations designed to protect breastfeeding and preventmisleading marketing to parents, accordingtonew researchfrom the University of the Western Cape.

The study, conducted by dietician and researcher AneeqahLatief, examined 266 baby food products in Cape Town supermarketsand found significant noncompliancewith Regulation 991 (R991) of 2012 —a national health regulation that restricts aggressive advertising and promotion of infant formula, cereals and juices.

Latief’s researchrevealed that many productsfeatured front-of-pack marketing specifically designed to attract parents, including healthclaims, catchy phrases, expert endorsements anddigital links to manufacturers. Some products boasted claims suchas“reduced sweetness… contains iron”,“no addedstarch”, “no added salt/sugar, no preservatives”, “gluten-free”, and “organic”.

Thefindings come as South Africa grappleswith one of the world’s lowest exclusive breastfeeding rates. Just 22% of mothers breastfed exclusively in 2024, farbelow the World Health Organisation target of 50% by last year.

CROSS-PROMOTIONCONFUSION

The study foundwidespread “cross promotion”, with over80% of products sharing identical labels, making it difficult for parents to distinguish between formula, follow-up milk and complementary foods.” Clear labelling is vital as South Africa faces growing malnutrition and obesity challenges,” Latief said.

Paediatric juices showed the highest rate of non-compliance,containing high sugar content without health warnings to caregivers. Some baby foods carriedmarketing claims positioning manufacturers as nutrition experts, with

STUDYFINDS BABY FOOD MANUFACTURERS FLOUT

Informationsessionsonborerbeetle

Sandfungicides have notproven effective at eradicatingPSHB from infected trees. Therefore, infestedtree or plant material has to be chipped, incinerated or solarised,”Andrews urged.

MORETHAN6000TREESAFFECTED

To date,PSHB has been confirmed in over6000 trees acrossthe City in the following areas:SomersetWest, Strand, Penhill, Newlands, Constantia, Rondebosch, Observatory, Mowbray, Rosebank, Claremont, Kenilworth,Wynberg, Diep River, Pinelands, Durbanville, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Bellville, Parow North, CBD and Hout Bay.

Among thetrees affected were boxelders, London planes, English oaks, beefwood, weeping willow, Cape chestnut, black locust, paperbark andmaple trees

Information sessions were already held in HoutBay andin FaureinFebruary.

INFORMATIONSESSIONS

. The nextinformation session was to be held in Brackenfell on Tuesday2Marchfrom 15:30 to 17:30 at Brackenfell Library in Paradys Street, Brackenfell;

. An information session will be heldinBellville on Friday 6March from 09:30 to 12:00 at Bellville Library auditorium in Carl van Aswegrn Street, Bellville;

. Information sessions will be heldinDurbanville on Thursday 12 Marchfrom 17:30 to 19:30 and

pose aserious threat to Cape

on Thursday 16 April from 17:30 to 19:30 at Durbanville Library on thecorner of Oxfordand Koeberg Road, Durbanville.

KEYPOINTS

The City will focus on the protocols applicable to infested trees and biomass, among which how to identify infested trees and what symptoms to look out for; what to do and what not to do; how to handle infested biomass; how to safely dispose of infested biomass; how to transport green waste and how to handle equipment and machinery in a manner that will not spread the pest to other areas.

SYMPTOMSOFAFFECTEDTREES

Residents should look out for the following symptoms of infestedtrees:

. Branch dieback —crackson the branch; discoloured leaves; dry and leafless branches; branch break-off revealing webs of galleries filled with black fungus; . Gumming —blobs of goo coming out of the bark; oozing of liquid and gum from the beetle holes;

. Entry and exit holes —very small holes on the barkofthe tree (the size of asesame seed of about 2mm);shotgun-like scars developing around the holes; . Staining —brown or dark stains on the barkofthe tree. . PSHB beetle sightings must be reported online at www.capetown. gov.za/InvasiveSpecies,callthe CityofCapeTown’sinvasivespecies unit on 021444 2357 from Monday to Friday from 07:30to16:00, or send andemailtoinvasive.species@ capetown.gov.za.

Traffickedvictimsfinallyspeakout

“YDESIRÉERORKE

ou are not human,you aremoney-making machines.”

These werethe words two men from Cape Town encountered upon arrivingataCambodian scam centre. The two men, aged 19 and 30 and related to one another, were among eight people fromKraaifonteinwho were trafficked to Cambodia last year. In asit-down with TygerBurger, they could finally share their harrowing experience following the arrest of two alleged recruiters by the Hawks in Kraaifontein last week. The younger man was only 18 and had just completed matric when he was recruited.

THELUREOFFALSEPROMISES

Desperate for employment, he saw an advertisement on social media —“call centre agents needed for acompany in Thailand,all expenses paid, salary $400 plus commission, accommodation included”. The other man was unemployed with ayoung family to support.

“I had just started my life, and this looked likeagolden opportunity to go overseas, save some money, and return to South

UNEMPLOYED LUREDTOHELL WITH FALSE PROMISESOFOVERSEAS WORK

Africa to buy ahouse for my family. It would have been our chance to make abetterlife in a country wherethere are very few opportunities forus,”hesays

The18-year-old applied firstand departed the country,with his older family member following four monthslater.

“After we completed the applications, ourair tickets were paid for andeverything seemed aboveboard. Inever would have guessed thatIwas being trafficked.”

UponarrivalinBangkok, Thailand, he wasallowed throughthe Thaiborder on atouristvisabefore entering Cambodia on abusiness visa. “I wasthen transported in avan andtravelled forabout 10 hours to the compound. This is where I started getting suspicious for the firsttime.”

After arrival, hispassport wastaken and his movements restricted. He was, however, able to track down his family member at the compound

Themen worked 12 to 13-hour shifts per day and were given

only onefreemeal daily. “We scammed people every day. One day Iscammed someoneout of R1,8million and was paid about $400. Ifelt very bad aboutthis but would repent at the end of each day.”

Theyounger man says he was often shouted at andbelittled by guards if they did not meet their targets, andwas forcedtowrite out telephone scripts 50 times. They were paid in cash, andthe money could be banked at an onsite facility that made electronic transfers to their South African bank accounts.

The food consisted of rice, noodles, and strange meats“like snakeand frogs”.The mensay therewerepeople from mostly very poor countries acrossthe world, manyofwhomchoseto stayand work for the money to send to their families.

“Therewerepeople from all over Africa, and from India, Pakistan, Brazil, andIndonesia We sawelderly people andyoung children and heard horrible storiesofviolence and abuse.”

THERESCUE

After afew weeks, the older man summoned the courage to callfor help from his family in South Africa, who lodged acase with police.

It was amessage to his brother in America that set theirrescue in motion. “My brother put us in contact with an American senator who in turnput us in contact with immigration police in Cambodia. After contacting them, they asked if we were beingheld captive and requested us to send them our location.”

Shortly afterwards, they were collected by immigration police and taken to apolice station wherethey were kept in cells

for two weeks.“Here too we had to sleep on thinmattresses on the floor and received only one meal per day consisting of rice and pork.” Thetwo accused, Adam Douglas (44) and his wife Yolanda Douglas (50),appeared before the Bellville Magistrates’ Court last Monday on charges of contravention of trafficking in persons. The case was postponed to 26 February for abail application that is still ongoing. National Spokesperson Authority (NPA) spokesperson in the Western Cape, Eric Ntabazalila said the NPA is opposing bail as the matter is aSchedule 5offence. If found guilty, the couple face life imprisonment

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CenturyCityhostssportsfestival

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The Century CityPropertyOwners’ Association(CCPOA)successfully hosted the 17th AnnualCentury CitySports Festival from 26 February to 01 March,drawing thousands of athletesand spectatorstothe precinct for four days of high-energy competition and community celebration.

Thisyear’s festival featured 27 events across 21 sporting codes, further cementing CenturyCity’s reputation as one of the Western Cape’spremier lifestyle andsporting destinations.From elite racing to grassroots participation, the programme balanced national-level competition with strong community and youth involvement.

EXPRESSRACEDELIVERSTRIPLETRIUMPH

The flagship event, the Century City Express with Discovery Vitality, attracted more than 6000 participants across the 10km and5km distances.

In the Open 10km category, William Kaptein of TymeBank Running Club secured victory in an impressive 29:01 minutes —clinchinghis third consecutive Century City Express title after wins in 2024and 2025. In the women’s race, Kyla Jacobs crossed the line first in33:16 minutes,leading acompetitive field

The start line alsowelcomed Warrior on Wheels, aCape Town-basednon-profit organisation that empowerschildren with disabilities to participate in sporting events through adapted equipment and volunteer support. Their participation, alongside Friday evening’s Para Volleyball tournament, underscored the festival’s strong commitment to accessibility.

Century City’s wheelchair-friendly infrastructure once again proved integral in ensuring that athletes and spectatorsof all abilities could fully participate inthe

FESTIVAL FEATURED 27 EVENTS ACROSS 21 SPORTING CODES

calibre of the event, drawing top athletes andsupporters from across the country.

YOUTHANDCOMMUNITYATTHEFOREFRONT

Strong youth participation formed the backbone of theweek’sactivities, with Curro Century Cityplayingapivotal role. The school contributed eventsand participants acrossswimming, netball, hockey, Fives Football, chess, e-sport and table tennis.

Asanintegral educational stakeholder within the precinct, Curro’s involvement highlighted the festival’s ongoing focus on youth development, grassroots sport and community integration.

Meanwhile,the Touch Rugby tournament at Central Park attracted teams from Jeffreys Bay, Struisbaai andPiketberg. Forward Reds were crowned Cup Winners, withForward Legends finishing as Runners-Up after acompetitive showdown Additional sporting codes included cycling,padel,volleyball, tennis, standuppaddleboardingand Hyrox Physical FitnessTesting, creating adynamic and diversesportingenvironment across the precinct.

VISIONFORGROWTHANDEXCELLENCE

“The Century City Sports Festival continues to grow in bothscaleand stature,”said Marinus Boshoff, CEO of theCentury CityProperty Owners’ Association. “Byhosting national championships alongside school, community andinclusive sporting participation,weare reinforcing our visionofCentury City as adestination where accessibility, youth development

Kommentaar // Comments

THINKING OUTLOUD

We must rebuild safer communities forchildren

Ilook at young people todayand Icannot helpbut feel slightly sorry for them

Iamaproud millennial. Partofthe last generation to experience achildhood balanced between freedom and technology, between scraped knees and dial-up internet, between real-worldadventure andthe digital revolution that was still finding its feet

We were the bridgegeneration.

We knew life before the internet —and we witnessed its arrival.

We remember when boredom sparked creativity,not scrolling. When the streetlights flicking on at dusk wereour only curfew.

You would play in the roaduntil the sky turned orange, too scared to run homefor supperbecause once you stepped inside, that was it, you were in for the night.

We were scolded, but tomorrow, after school, it was the same case scenario.

There were no WhatsApp groups arranging playdates, no location sharing, no TikTok trends dictating how to have fun.

walking to the shop, heading to school, playing in their own backyard.

The very spacesthatoncedefined childhood freedomhave become sources of anxiety. Where we once worried about being shoutedatfor cominghome late, today’sparents worry aboutwhether their children will come home at all.

Thisisnot nostalgia speaking; it is grief for whathas been lost.

We oftenhear debates aboutgenerational resilience, aboutwhether millennials were tougher, or whether today’s youth are moreaware, more emotionally intelligent, moredigitally-skilled.

Perhaps every generationromanticises itsown upbringing. But what cannot be romanticised is safety.

Freedomrequires safety. Community requiressafety. Childhood requires safety. Andhere lies theuncomfortable truth: we are failingto prioritise it.

CHILDRENTODAYARE NOTWEAKER;THEYARE CONSTRAINED

There were bicycles, cricket in the street, hide-and-seek, and the unquestioned assumption thatoutside waswhere childhood belonged.

If we were insidethe housefor too long our parents would demand we play outside.

Children today will sadly never know that version of freedom.

The internet is not the villain. It has brought innovation, connection and opportunity. But it has also replaced something irreplaceable: unstructured, unsupervised, real-world play.

Today’schildren are growing up in a world where entertainment isstreamed, friendships are curated online, andsilence is filled by ascreen.

Their memories willbecloud-backed,not grass-stained

Theshift indoors is not only cultural, it is driven by fear. Crime has become so prevalent that many parents cannot allow their children to roam freely.

For too many families, tragedy has struck during themost ordinary routines:

Billions are spent on state entitiesplagued by mismanagement and inefficiency,while neighbourhood parks decay and community sports facilities remain underdeveloped or unsafe. Instead of investingmeaningfully in secure public spacesinwell-lit fields, maintained playgrounds, accessible after-school sport programmes funds are toooften mismanaged.

We speakabout youth empowerment while neglectingthe environments that allowyoungpeople to grow confidently andsocially.

Millennials grewupoutdoors not becausewewere braver, but because the world around us felt more accessible Children today are notweaker; they are constrained. The tragedyisnot thatthey will never know life before theinternet. It is that they maynever knowlife beyond their front gates. If we careabout the next generation,the goal should notbeto recreatethe 90s, but to build safe spaces where children can rediscoverfreedom, where parents can exhale, where play can spill intostreets, andwhere childhood is notdefined by fear.

-KAYLYNNE BANTOM

BidtorenameUWCafterAllanBoesak

Aproposal has been launched to renamethe University of the Western Cape (UWC) to Allan ABoesak University,honouring the liberation theologian’s sustained influence on the institution and SouthAfricanliberation struggle.

The initiativecomes from Bishop Dr Clyde NS Ramalaine, founder and leader of The Thinking Masses of SouthAfrica Foundation (TMoSA) and aUWC alumnus. TMoSAapproached UWC last week with the proposal It argued that Boesakhad maintained agenerational relationship with UWC that shaped students, faculty ethics and the institution’s moral compass. His work during the apartheid era, particularly in the 1980s, is seen as aligning with UWC’s ethos of academic pursuit, spiritual inquiry and socialjustice activism.

“Boesak exemplifies praxis: scholarship fused with activism to challenge oppression, reimagine justice and model accountability,” theproposal stated. The renaming would tangiblylink UWC’s identity to liberation-struggle history and signalinstitutional recognition of living legacies of justice.

UWC awarded Boesak an Honorary Doctoratein2021,

RENANMINGWOULD LINK UNIVERSITY’S IDENTITY TO LIBERATION-STRUGGLEHISTORY

which the proposal describes as “long overdue”recognitionofhis contributions.

ACADEMICSUPPORTFORTHEP

ROPOSAL

ProfessorHeinWillemse, emeritus Professor of Literature andTheory, haswritten about Boesak’ssignificance during crucialmoments in South Africanhistory. Writing about theturbulent period of 1976, he recalled howBoesak, then ayoungAfrikaans minister who hadrecently completed his doctorate atthe Theological UniversityofKampen in the Netherlands,addressed UWC students about the meaning of Soweto.

“WhenDrAllanBoesakclimbed onto atable at UWC in July 1976 and spoke to us aboutthe significance of Soweto, doing so partlyinAfrikaans,itwas asmall but important step in reclaiming Afrikaans,”Willemse wrote.

He described Boesak as “sparklingand dynamic with unsurpassable oratorial power”, who demonstrated that Afrikaans could be spoken with conviction in the struggle againstoppression

and for social justice

AccordingtoWillemse, Boesak gave theoretical substancetothe “blackexperience” and“black consciousness,”where “black” referrednot to skin colourbut to aresistanceidentity; prioritising self-respect, human dignity and solidarity with the oppressed.

The emeritusprofessor noted that while Boesak’s life hadtaken its course and his political career had its challenges“the selfconfidence he gave to an entire generation of young people can hardly be overestimated.”

Boesak, who recently turned 80 years old, is internationally respectedasatheologian

CALLFORSUPPORT

TMoSA is callingfor supporters to formally submit via email to clyder008@gmail.com, representing themselves and theirorganisations in backing therenaming proposal.

Thefoundation framesthe renaming as grounded in “demonstrable, measurable influence” including mentorship, critical discourse facilitation, civic consciousness fostering, and advancement of social justice scholarship.

Newspeed cameras installedonPlattekloof Rd

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The prayers of Bothasig residents seems to have been answered

Last week abrand new speed camerawas installedinPlattekloof Road, on the stretch betweenVryburger Avenue and the traffic circle at De Grendel Avenue. The traffic circle has for some years been the site of several horrific motor vehicle accidents in which motorists have lost their lives, manyof which were reported on in TygerBurger

In an effort to address this,flashing signalling lights wereinstalled on Plattekloof Road leading up to the traffic circle last year, while yellow plastic barrierswere also set up on the island of the circle itself. Since these interventions, there has not been aserious accident reported.

The new speed camera —a welcome addition to thealready existing safety measures—has been welcomed by residents.

APPLICATIONAPPROVED

Mario Borchards, chair of the Bothasig Community Policing Forum (CPF), described the installation of the permanent speed/ red light (dual) camera on PlattekloofRoad betweenVryburger and the traffic circle at De Grendelasa significant development in road safety.

While serving as chair of the Bothasig Residents Association Borchards formally applied forthe installation of apermanent camera following numerous accidents and fatalities at the traffic circleaswell as ongoing excessivespeeding along Plattekloof Road. The situation had become deeply concerning forresidents, particularlygiven the repeated loss of life and the clearpattern of reckless driving, he said

In addition, both the CPF and police consistently received complaints from residents regarding speedingonPlattekloof Road andother roads withinthe Bothasig police precinct. These concerns wereformally raised during communityengagements and safety meetings, reflecting widespread frustration and fear among residents, Borchards explained.

He said the initial application for a permanent camera was unsuccessful. This was followed by nearly ayearofcontinued correspondence, motivation andengagement with traffic services, supported by accident statistics and trafficsurveys. After this prolonged process the Camera Review Committee formally approved the cameraon

Workers

Arts funding window now open

TheNational Arts Council of SouthAfrica (NAC) has launched its2026–'27 Annual Project Funding Call, inviting creatives and organisations across the country to apply for grants of up to R350 000 per project.

TRAFFIC CIRCLE HAS BEEN THE SITE OF SEVERALACCIDENTS

29 January last year. Althoughthe approval processitself took more thana year the installation hasunfortunately takenafurther yeartomaterialise, Borchards explained

He saidhewas informed that the delaycame from the directorofpublic prosecutions.“Nonetheless, we welcome the fact thatimplementationisnow underway.”

GRATEFUL

Borchards extended his appreciation towardcouncillorMiquette Temlett for supporting the application.

“This stationary enforcement camerais expected to playacritical role in addressing persistentspeeding alongthis stretch of road. The areahas alsoexperienced incidents of dragracing, particularly overweekendsand, at times, duringweekdays.

“The presenceofafixed camera will serve as astrongdeterrent against reckless driving behaviour.”

Importantly, the installation will enhance safety atthe De Grendel Avenue traffic circle, where highspeeds have significantly increased therisk of collisions. Consistent enforcement should contribute to areduction in accidents, serious injuries andpotential fatalities, he said.

“This installation is ultimately awin for the community —step toward safer roads

andgreater accountability. Road safety remains asharedresponsibility between law-enforcementagencies and communities, but enforcement infrastructure such as this camera, and visible policing are essential componentsinprotecting residents, pedestriansand motorists alike.”

COUNCILLORRESPONDS

Temlett alsowelcomedthe new development.

Shesaid the installation of the permanent speed camera is awelcome step in strengtheningroad safetyenforcement in theirarea.

“Mobile speed-monitoring units have been active throughoutthe process to ensure continued enforcement while the permanent structure was being finalised. However, I mustexpress my disappointment at some of thecomments circulating on social media —including remarks suggesting the camera should be removedoreven vandalised by stealing copperfrom the installation. This is not only irresponsible but deeply ironic, given that the community itself requested strongermeasurestoaddress speeding and improve safety. No amount of enforcement can replaceresponsible driving, and ultimately, road safety depends on drivers adheringtothe speed limit and exercising good judgmentbehind the wheel.

Shesaid the new camerasupports their ongoing commitment to safer roads, but lastingchange requires every driver to play theirpart

Thefunding call, which opened on Sunday 2February, covers seven arts disciplines: craft, dance, literature, music, theatre and musical theatre, visual arts, and multidisciplinary projects. Applications must close by Thursday 13 March at 23:59, with successful applicants to be notified on Thursday 29 May.

FOCUSONSOCIALIMPACT

Projects are expected to address at least two of six critical focus areas, including social cohesion and nation building, support for marginalised and indigenous arts, addressing social ills, supporting vulnerable groups, promoting new works and digital arts, and building capacity in arts entrepreneurship.

Theinitiative is open to individual arts practitioners, registered arts organisations, and community art centres. However, each applicant —whether an individual or organisation —may submit only one application for consideration. Prospective applicants must register and submit their proposals through the NAC's online Grant Management System (GMS) portal at https:// nac.praxisgms.co.za/.

For those without internet access, manual applications are available by request via email to info@nac.org.za.

. Forenquiries andmore information, applicants cancontact theNAC on 011010 8886,via WhatsApp on 060791 5555, or by emailatinfo@nac.org.za

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BellvilleDance Academybied op Sondag15Maart om 15:30’nspesiale galavertoninggenaamd Legacy by die DF Akademie aan. Dievertoningisten bate vandr. Eduard Greyling,gerespekteerde danseur noble,choreoloog en beskermheer vandie Cecchetti-vereniging van SuidelikeAfrika

Greyling se merkwaardigebydrae totballetinSuid-Afrika,insluitend sy gevierde dansvennootskap met die legendariesePhyllisSpira, het ’n blywende indruk op generasies vansowel dansers as gehoregelaat.

Hierdie innigeeerbetoon sluit vertonings deur die Kaapstad-stadsballet,Cape Ballet Africa,Figureof 8DanceTheatre,Bellville Dance AcademyenJennifer Klipfel School of Ballet,in. Ander gaskunstenaars sluit in die pianis Pieter vanZyl,fluitspeler Liesl Stoltz,sopraanMinette du ToitPearce,skrywer Rachelle Greeff en die gasspreker prof.Elizabeth Triegaardt Greyling het as 12-jarigemet danslessebyJennifer Louw in Bellville begin.Hyhet in 1965 aandie (toe nog) Hoërskool DF Malan gematrikuleer

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. Beyond Breath, 'n galakonsert,vind op Woensdag4Maart in dieEndler-saal in Stellenbosch plaas. Gareth McLearnon (Ierse fluitspeler), Cobus du Toit en Nina Schumann (pianis) tree saam met’nprofessionelefluitensembleop. Dieprogram sluit diepremière van’nnuwefluittrio deur diegevierde komponisHendrik Hofmeyr in. Kaartjies by Webtickets.

. Meraki DanceFestival runs at Artscape untilSaturday7 March. Ticketsat Webtickets

. Juan Boucher is op Woensdag4 Maartom20:00 by Kapstadt Brauhaus Durbanville.Kaartjies kosvanafR185 by Quicket

. JonathanRoxmouth's Keychange runs at Theatreonthe Bayfrom4 to 28 March. Eveningsat20:00 and Saturdays also at 15:00.Ticketsat Webtickets.

. Nataniël bring sy nuwevertoning Sooibrand vanDonderdag5tot Sondag 8Maart na dieDrostdy-teaterin Stellenbosch. Kaartjies beskikbaarby

Die opbrengssal aangewend word om Greyling se mediesekostestehelp dek.

Komvier ’n merkwaardigenalatenskap . Kaartjieskos R250 en is by Quicketenbydie deur beskikbaar PhyllisSpira en Eduard Greyling

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. TheKingdom of Ubuntu –The MusicalinConcert is at Artscape on Friday6 and Saturday7 March at 19:30.Tickets R150toR300 at Webtickets. . Die country-groepWest komtree op Saterdag 7Maart om 19:00 in die Kraaifontein-stadsaal op.Kaartjies kos vanafR190 by Open Tickets.

. MatthewMole is at the Kirstenbosch Summer Concert on Sunday 8March at 17:15.Ticketsare R360 or R255 (age 6-21). Book at Webtickets.

. Mark Haze:Masters of Rock is at KapstadtBrauhaus BloubergonThursday 12 March at 20:00.TicketsfromR200 at Quicket

. Die Piesangskille is op Vrydag 13 Maart om 20:00 by Kapstadt Brauhaus Durbanville.Kaartjies kosvanafR200 by Quicket

. Legacy,a benefit gala forEduard Greyling, is at DF Akademie on Sunday 15 March at 15:30.TicketsfromR250 at Quicket

. Thandiswa Mazwa is at the KirstenboschSummer Concert on Sunday 15 March at 17:15.Ticketsare R360 or R255 (age 6-21). Book at Webtickets.

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