TygerBurger | Tygervallei | E-edition | 08 April 2026

Citytables ‘budgetofhope’

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Presenting CapeTown’s draftbudgetofthe current administration on Wednesday,MayorGeordin Hill-Lewis championed what he termed a“City of Hope” blueprint, promising thatapproximately 60% of households would experience stableorreduced rates bills despite rising property values, whilst delivering record infrastructure investment through strategic rate reductions.

Yetopposition councillors denounced theproposals as asophisticated “debt trap”,arguing that beneath the headline rate cutslies an elaborate system of fixed charges thatconstitutes apunitive “stealth tax” on property ownership. Hill-Lewis says the City will cut the rate-in-the-rand formula —used to calculate property rates —by10,2% andkeep the first R500 000 of property value rates-free, extended to homesworthuptoR8million. Other measures include aproposed raising of indigentrelief thresholds. This includes a 100% rebate forwater andsanitation, as well as city-wide cleaning,uptoR620 000 property value (both up from R500 000), and a100% rebate for refuse collection up to R580 000 (up from R450 000).

GV2025COMESINTOEFFECT

Regarding the consumptive portion of thetariffs,“waterand sanitation tariffs will rise by 4,5%, refuse and cleaning charges by about3,75%, and electricity by an average of 6,67%”. In terms of the controversial fixed charges, currently beingchallenged in court, property value bands havebeen changedtomitigatethe property value increases as the GV2025 comesintoeffect on 1July

Accordingtobudget documents, revenue will fund the proposed 2026-’27 budget of R87,7billion, with R74,7 billion allocated to theoperatingbudget and R13billion to thecapital budget, which reflectsa4,4% increase overlastyear’s record-breaking R84,1 billion budget.

Major components for the 2026-’27 operational budget include employeerelatedcosts at R22,1billion, which equates to 29,6% of the total operating expenditure; remunerationofcouncillors at R207 million; andbulk purchases of electricity at R18,9billion.

RECORDINFRASTRUCTUREINVESTMENT

Infrastructure investment highlights over thethree-year budget framework, says Hill-Lewis, will include aR16,7 billionwater andsanitation investment; R6 billioninelectrical grid upgrades and maintenance to prepare for adecentralised energy future with less Eskom reliance; R3,7billion in road maintenance, pothole repairs, upgrades to roads and stormwater, and R653 million in congestion relief projects.

Afurther R3,3billion goes towards the major MyCiTi Cape Flatsexpansion, and R3,3billion for informal settlement upgradingand state-subsidised housing. The budget further includes aR6,8 billion safety and security proposal for 2026-’27.

According to Hill-Lewis, this draft budget achieves severalthingsatonce that simply wouldn’t be possible in other cities: an SA recordinfrastructure investment that outpacesall Gauteng metros combined; the mostcomprehensive relief for struggling households andpensioners;and the lowest property rates and totalmonthly bills of any metro

However, notall are equally optimistic aboutthe budget.

GOOD Party councillor Sandra Dickson said: “While the City masks itsfiscal policy with a10,2% cuttothe property rate-in-the-rand, atechnical analysis reveals abudget designed to extract record revenues througha financial sleight of hand. TheCity claims that it is a6,67% average electricity increase, but for the actualratepayer, this is not so. The fine print in thebudget confirms that the

“Wearelivinginatime wherethe costoflivingisnotjustrising;itis exploding”-PieterJansen vanVuuren

regulated tariff —the actual price paidat the meter —will climb by auniform 8,55% across almost every energy block and service charge. The Electricity Home User Fixed Charge is set to increase by this same 8,55%, bringing the new monthly mandatory cost to R424,29 (incl. 15% VAT). This is amonthly penalty for simply being connected to the grid, regardless of how much power ahousehold saves.”

She added that in adjusting the property value bands for fixed charges, the City acknowledges the volatility of itsown 2025 General Valuation Roll.

“By shifting thesebands, the City is merely fine-tuning itsmachinerytoensure it can still extract maximum revenue from the middle class without triggering atotal collapse in payment ability.”

‘STEALTHTAX’

Dickson has consistently challenged the City’s legally questionable linking of fixed service charges to property value.

“These charges —covering water, sanitation, and ‘city-wide cleaning’—are effectively asecond property tax that ignores actual consumption. Under this model, afamily in amodest R3 million home is now forced to pay acombined monthly total of approximately R1135,50 (incl. 15% VAT) in fixed service charges for water, sanitation, and cleaning before they have even opened atap or put out a single bin,” she says. “This is a‘stealth tax’ on property ownership that penalises the asset-rich but cash-poor middle class.”

“While the Mayor touts arecord R40 billion three-year infrastructure plan, much of thisisarecycling of old announcements. More critically, the City continues to struggle with implementation; in the lastfinancial year, R1,6 billion in capital funds went unused. The City is asking residentstopay more for projects it has proven it cannot deliver on time.”

SOCIALCONTRACTBROKEN

Freedom Front Pluscouncillor Pieter Jansen van Vuuren said: “We areliving in atime and in aCitywhere the cost of living is not just rising; it is exploding. Ourresidents are being squeezed from every side —byskyrocketing fuel prices, national inflation, and most significantly, by the City’s own aggressive tariff structures. The citizens of Cape Town are not just unhappy; they are pushed to the brink. Oneneed only look at the High Court case brought by SAPOA and supported by various ratepayer associations against thisvery City. This legal battle over the 2025-’26 budget and its unfair tariff models is aclear indictment of thisadministration’s failure to pay attention to thosewho literally keep the lights.”.

. Thebudget willbeopenfor public comment until30April.

Submit commentsto:

. Email: Budget.Comments@capetown.gov.za

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Tania Jeken wasthrilledtoreach the finish line of thehalfmarathon. PHOTO:GERTVAN DALEN FROMPAGE1

BORROWEDRUNNINGCLOTHES

“There were two voyages back-to-back. Iwent on the second voyage with them —inborrowed running clothes, asI didn’t know Iwould ever be allowed to participate,” she explains.

“Working in the expeditioncruise industrymeans living alife whereno two days are ever thesame. Iamused to the unexpected —but nothing quite compared to what lay ahead. What began as asimple idea,soon grew intosomething farmore extraordinary: Iwas going to run ahalf marathon in Antarctica.

“We set sail fromUshuaia,crossing the legendaryDrake Passage —astretch of oceaninfamous for itswild,unpredictable seas. This time, however, we werelucky The crossing was unusually calm, almost as if the ocean itself was giving us permission to pass.”

BIOSECURITYPROTOCOLS

“Before reaching Antarctica,wefollowed strict biosecurityprotocols —every layer,every bag, every shoelace carefully cleaned to protect thefragile ecosystem we were about to enter.Even our running shoes had to be spotless.

competitor. Thefirst raceday was surreal. In freezing temperatures, we peeledoff heavy expedition layers and stood at the startline in running gear —surrounded by nothing but rough gravel, ahandful of research station hutss, andavast, unforgiving landscape,” she says.

NOORDINARYRACE

“The course consisted of repeated loops due toenvironmentalregulations, winding past researchstationsand marked water points. But this was no ordinary race Along the way, penguins waddled across the pathasiftheyowned it, andfur seals emerged from the icyocean

“The weather refused to settle —gusting winds,falling snow, andsudden bursts of sunlight allplayed their part.

“When Ifinally crossed the finish line, it hit me:Ihad just completed my very first halfmarathon —without formal training andinborrowed running clothes —inone of the most remoteplaces on earth!”

NOTIMEFORTRAINING

“I hadnotime for training on board while working. We work up to 15 hoursa dayonsome days andthe last thingyou feellikedoingisgoingtothe gymnasium aftera long day,” she says.

“We arrived at King George Island just beforerace day. My role asfirst aidresponder meant working sideby side with the Marathon Tours doctor— constantly on alert to protect everyrunner against the brutalcold and unforgiving conditions, where even asmall mistake couldquickly become dangerous. Only onceeveryone else was ready, did Iallow myself to switch roles—fromcaregiverto

“I finished tenth overall andcame third amongthe women.But the numbers hardly mattered. What stayed with me wasthe experience—the challenge,the unpredictability, andthe quiet beauty of Antarctica. Jeken is leaving for the USA in aweek’stime to attend some additional trainingbefore sheheads up for theArctic season(the North) where she is hopingto run the half marathon there as well.

Morningpresentedforwomen

Business Partners Limited, abusiness that supportsentrepreneurs withfinancing, launchedits Basadi-Women Growth Fund at Durbanville HillsWinery on Wednesday 25 March

Atotal of 110 female entrepreneurs attended the event

TheBasadi-Women Growth Fund isa R90 million funding initiative by Business Partners Limited that was established by the Rupertfamily in 1981.

The Basadi-Women Growth Fund provides tailored finance ofbetween R250000 and R5 million to help womenowned small and medium businesses grow and scale.

“It is specifically designed for viable businesses that may not qualify for traditional funding, and alsooffers added support such as mentorship, networkingand flexible repayment options. The financecan be used for property acquisition, working capital,

assetor equipmentfinance, acquisitions or takeovers,start-upfranchises or as replacement finance,”said René Botha, regional investment managerand spokesperson for the Basadi-Women Growth Fund.

FULLPRODUCTPRESENTATION

Botha did afull product presentation on thefund, also explaining the heart behind the fund andwhy it was launched. FatimaDavids, founder of Corpchem, wasinterviewed at the event by Botha and

shetold the audienceher story.

In 2017, with just R14 in her pocket and two sons to carefor, Davids relocated to Cape Town to pursue opportunity.

“Failure was simply notanoption. I then started Corpchem,achemicals manufacturer. Today, Iamgrowing my business even further and was the very first recipientofthe Basadi-Women Growth Fund,”she said. The fund assisted her to purchase atoilet papermanufacturing machine.

DREAMBIG

Davids’ message during the interview to all female entrepreneurs who attended was to dream big andgofor it and start their own business. “IfIcan do it,any other female entrepreneur can do it too,” she said at the launch

Shealso reiterated the importance of financial literacyoffemale entrepreneurs and the importance of an entrepreneur

really understanding theirfigures and numbers of the business, so that if a funder asks questions, they can answer it immediately, and not rely on the accountant for information.

“We took the leap of faith to submitour application for thisfunding. It’sreally a blessing that Business Partners Limited has decided to walk this journey with us, breathing new life intoour company’s vision. What has happened here, is a gamechanger for us.”

Davids further reiterated the number of times she has been declined in the pastwhen applying for business funding, which makes her even more grateful for thisfund and the opportunity it is giving her to grow her business even further. She will be one of the first female business owners in Cape Towntohave her own toilet paper manufacturing machine. Visitwww.businesspartners.co.za formore infoonthe Basadi-Women Growth Fund

KOMMENTAAR OP DIESTADKAAPSTAD SE KONSEPBEGROTINGVIR

2026/27,DIE HERSIENING VANDIE GEÏNTEGREERDE ONTWIKKELINGSPLAN (GOP), EN VOORGESTELDE WYSIGINGS AAN DIE GOP 2022-2027 (WYSIGINGS VIR 2026/27), WATVERANDERINGE AAN DIE KORPORATIEWE EN MUNISIPALE ENTITEITESE TELKAARTE EN DIE TELKAART INGEVOLGEOMSENDSKRYWE 88 (C88) INSLUIT

Kennisgeskied hiermee ingevolge die WetopPlaaslikeRegering: Munisipale Stelsels, Wet32van 2000; die WetopPlaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur,Wet 56 van2003; en die WetopPlaaslike Regering: Munisipale Eiendomsbelasting, Wet 6van 2004,dat die Stad kommentaar inwag op diehersiening vansygeïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan(GOP), voorgestelde wysigings aan dieGOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2026/27),waaronder veranderinge aan diekorporatieweenmunisipaleentiteite se telkaarte én die telkaart ingevolge C88, wat toepaslikekernprestasieaanwysersen prestasiemikpunte vir die munisipaliteit bepaal en hersien, en diekonsepbegrotingvir 2026/27 (wat begrotingsverwante beleide insluit).Die konsepbegrotingvir 2026/27 kanvan 31 Maart tot en met 30 April 2026,endie voorgesteldewysigings aan dieGOP 2022-2027 van31Maarttot en met 20 April 2026,bydie munisipaliteitsehoofkantoor, munisipale biblioteke, alle subraadskantore (sienlys hier onder) en aanlynbywww capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay of www.capetown.gov.za/collaborate bestudeer word. Afskrifte vandie dokumente sal ookby diebogenoemde lokale beskikbaar wees.

As deelvan die Stad Kaapstad se openbaredeelnameproses, sal diekonsepbegroting vir 2026/27 by subraadsgebaseerde vergaderings voorgelê word. Kontakasseblief jou subraadskantoorvir verdereinligting oorhierdie vergaderings. Die dokumente sal ook vanaf 31 Maart 2026 bywww.capetown.gov za/budget beskikbaar wees.

Rig skriftelikekorrespondensie aan:

Die Stadsbestuurder,GOP/begroting2026/27,5de verdieping,Podiumblok, Burgersentrum, Kaapstad 8001; of Privaat Sak X9181,Kaapstad8000; of e-pos Budget.Comments@capetown.gov.za.

1.20 Watbetrefresidensiële eiendomseienaarswat op pensioene staatmaak, moetdie aansoeker tenminste 60 jaar oud wees, of indiendie eienaar gedurende diejaar 60 word, sal diekortingop’npro rata-grondslag toegestaan word vanaf diedatum waarop die aansoeker 60 word 1.21 DieStadhet ’n verlaging van R485 000,00 (vierhonderd-vyf-en-tagtigduisend rand) vasgestel wat van toepassing sal weesopeienaars van residensiële eiendomme wat as ’n primêrewoonplek gebruikworden’nmarkwaarde van minder as R8 000 001,00 (agtmiljoen-en-een rand) het

2. VERBRUIKSTARIEWEEN-HEFFINGS

Water, sanitasie, elektrisiteit en stedelikeafvalbestuur word teen 15% BTW belas. 2.1 WATERENSANITASIE

Vyftariefvlakkewordvir dieboekjaar 2026/27 aanbeveel.Die voorgesteldetariewe strook metdie geskatteverbruiksvlakke.’nVoorgestelde4,5%styging in dietariewe op die(onbeperkte)waterslimvlak (wat dievaste basiese heffing insluit) word vir inwerkingtreding vanaf 1Julie 2026 aanbeveel.Die voorgesteldestyging in tarieweop vlak 1, 2, 3endie noodvlak is ook 4,5%

Water- en sanitasietariewesal in 2026/27 meer stabiel wees na diestrukturele veranderinge wat in dieboekjaar 2025/26 aangebring is. Dieenigstebywerkingvir 2026/27 is dieaanpassing van dieeiendomswaardekategorieë om metdie algemene waardasie 2025 te strook en sodoende sekertemaak dat diegetal eiendomme in elke eiendomswaardekategoriegrotendeelskonstant bly. Eiendomswaardetoenames bo of onder diegemiddelde aanpassingsindie waardekategorieë kankliënteegter na hoër of laer kategorieë laat oorskuif.

Tariefstygings hou hoofsaaklik verband metdie versekering van volhoubare en veerkragtigewatervoorsiening; begrotingsvoorsiening virdie nuwe waterplan (waaronderinisiatiewe virverdere investering in ondergrondse onttrekking uitwaterdraers,eninhergebruikskemas); opknappings en uitbreidings van afvalwatersuiweringsaanlegte; deurlopende investering in bate-opknapping en baterehabilitasie om aan voorgeskrewe standaarde te voldoen;deurlopende investering in batevervangingsprogramme om behoorlikebatebestuur te verseker, met ’n bepaalde klemopriool-enwaternetwerkvervanging en dieopknapping van rioolpompstasies; watervraagbestuursinisiatiewe om diegebruikvan waterhulpbronne te optimaliseer; diehandhawing en versterking van instandhoudingsprogramme; en water-ensanitasievoorsiening op gepaste voldoenings-, vermoë-, vaardigheids-, dienslewerings-enresponsiwiteitsvlakke. Daar moet ook voorsiening gemaak wordvir dieuitstrykingvan tariefverhogings sodra diebykomende bedryfskostevir groot nuwe hulpbronprojekte in werking tree. Dievoorgesteldewatertarieweopdie (onbeperkte) waterslimvlak vir2026/27, watop 1Julie 2026 in werking tree, verskynhieronder: 2026/27

VERBRUIKSTARIEWE

Notas:

*Trosontwikkelingseiendomme wat in die naam van ’n SHRA-geakkrediteerde instelling vir maatskaplikebehuising geregistreer is en vir maatskaplikebehuising gebruik word, betaal R0,00 op trap 1.

** Nie-huishoudelike gebruikerkategorieë: Raadpleeg hoofstuk 2, afdeling2van die tariefbeleid vir‘nomvattendeverduideliking vangebruikerkategorieë.

*** ’n Vaste basiese tarief wordnie virdie volgende tariefkategorieë gehef nie: huisvesting virkwesbare persone, d.w.s. skuilings virhaweloses, tehuise virbejaardes/ liefdadigheidsorganisasies/organisasies sonder winsoogmerk/godsdienstige instellings/gebruikers van fonteinwater/gebruikers vanbehandelde uitvloeiwater/ brandaansluitings.

**** Ooreenkomstig die aanvaardingvan die beleidoor stedelikelandbouis’ngratis toekenningvan 10 kℓ per maand uitsluitlik vantoepassingopbestaansboerdery deur bepaalde kwesbaregroepe.

Die voorgestelde sanitasietarieweopdie (onbeperkte) waterslimvlakvir 2026/27, wat op 1Julie 2026 in werking tree, verskyn hier onder: 2026/27

Enigeen met kommentaarkan dit skriftelik indienbydie bogenoemde adresse,aanlyn óf by hulleplaaslikesubraadskantoor.Kommentaar opdie konsepbegrotingmoet ingedienwordteen 16:30 op Donderdag 30 April 2026,enkommentaar op dieGOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2026/27) teen 16:30opMaandag 20April 2026. Persone wat nie kanskryf nie, kanenige van die kantorehier ondergedurende kantoorure besoek, waar ’n personeellid hulle sal bystaan om hulle kommentaar neer te skryf. Vir mondelingekommentaar,skakel0800 21 2176. Die volgendetabel bevat die plekkewaar dieGOP en konsepbegrotingter insae sal lê: Subraadskantore Klikop: web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/councilhubonline/subcouncilmanagers Alle bibliotekeKlik op www.capetown.gov.za/libraries Kaapstad Wandelvlak, Burgersentrum, Hertzog-boulevard,Kaapstad Suid-SkiereilandMunisipale kantore, h.v.Hoof-enVictoriaweg, Plumstead

LW: Inligting wathier voorsienword, is ’n uittreksel uit die konsepboek van tariewe, fooie en vir die volledige weergawe,raadpleeg bylae6 by diekonsepbegrotingvir 2026/27. Die tariewe vir die MTREF 2026/27wordmet 15% BTWbereken

1. EIENDOMSBELASTING(weergegeeaskoers in die rand): Die koersindie rand word metdie munisipale waardasie van dieeiendom vermenigvuldigomdie jaarliksebelastingaanslagtebereken,onderworpe aan die vrystellings,verlagings en kortingswaarvoor diebeleidoor eiendomsbelasting voorsiening maak,enhet ’n nulbelastingkoers vir BTW

EIENDOMSKATEGORIEË KOERSIN DIERAND

1.1Residensiële eiendomme 0,006428

1.2Sake- en kommersiële eiendomme

1.3Industriële eiendomme

1.4Mynbou-eiendomme

1.5 Eiendomme watdeur ’n staatsinstelling besitenvir openbaredienste gebruikword

1.6Diverse eiendomme

1.7Onbeboude grond

1.9 Openbarediensinfrastruktuureiendomme (Die Stad sal geen belastinghef op dieeerste30% van diemarkwaardesoosopdie waardasielys nie.)

1.10 Eiendomme watdeur ’n openbarevoordeelorganisasie besit en vir aangeweseopenbarevoordeelaktiwiteite gebruikword

1.11 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit–sonder winsoogmerkengebruik virspesifiekeaktiwiteite

1.12 Eiendomme in besit van ’n instellingvir maatskaplikebehuisingof’n ander leweringsagent watbydie reguleringsowerheidvir maatskaplike behuising (SHRA) geakkrediteer is,enwat virmaatskaplikebehuising gebruikword

1.13 Eiendomme watdeur ’n godsdienstige gemeenskapbesit en vir aangewesegodsdienstigedoeleindes gebruik word

0,015106

0,012856

1.8Landbou-eiendomme 0,001286

0.001607

1.14Eiendomme watvir veelvuldige doeleindes gebruik word Per toekenning 1.15 Begraafplaseenkrematoriums

1.16 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit–sonder winsoogmerkengebruik virdiereskuilings

1.17 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit –sonder winsoogmerkengebruik as ’n plaaslikegemeenskapsmuseum

1.18 Natuurbewaringsgrond

RESIDENSIËLE VOLUMETRIESE TARIEWEvantoepassingopvolledig huishoudelik sowel as huishoudelikegroep DEERNIS/AGTERPLAAS NIE-DEERNIS

Trap 1(0 ≤6kℓ)* Perkℓ

Trap 2(>6 ≤10,5kℓ) Perkℓ

Trap 3(>10,5 ≤35 kℓ) Perkℓ

0.000.0022,10 25,42

Kommersieel/industrieel/ departementeel/divers/ skole/opvoedkundige instellings/sportliggame/ godsdienstige instellings**

Huisvesting vir kwesbare persone/skuilings vir haweloses/tehuise vir bejaardes****

0,000000

1.19 Diebruto maandelikse huishoudelikeinkomstekategorieëenkortingsvir die boekjaar2026/27 tenopsigte van eienaarswat virhulle bestaan op pensioen-of maatskapliketoelaesstaatmaak, is soos in die volgende tabel:

Liefdadigheidsorganisasies/ openbarevoordeelorganisasies/ organisasies sonder winsoogmerk

Grootmaattarief -Eksternegebruiker

-Waternetwerke

vir kwesbare persone/skuilings vir haweloses/ tehuise vir bejaarde***

Notas: *Trosontwikkelingseiendomme wat in die naam van ’n SHRA-geakkrediteerde instelling vir maatskaplikebehuising geregistreer is en vir maatskaplikebehuising gebruik word, betaal R0,00 op trap 1. ** Nie-huishoudelike gebruikerkategorieë: Raadpleeg hoofstuk 2, afdeling3van die tariefbeleid vir‘nomvattendeverduideliking vangebruikerkategorieë en die toepaslike persentasie waterverbruik wat virkosteheffinggebruik word.

virkwesbarepersone, d.w.s. skuilings vir haweloses, tehuise vir bejaardes/ liefdadigheidsorganisasies/organisasiessonderwinsoogmerk/godsdienstige instellings/ gebruikers van fonteinwater en behandeldeuitvloeiwater/brandaansluitings

LET WEL: Die direkteur: kommersieel (direktoraatwater en sanitasie)kan diepersentasies na gelang van die verbruiker aanpas. Dít geld egternie virdie kategorievolledig huishoudelik nie.

Hooftrekkevan wysigings vir water en sanitasie

•Aanpassing vandie eiendomswaardekategorieëommet die algemene waardasie 2025testrookensodoende sekertemaak dat diegetal eiendomme in elke eiendomswaardekategorie grotendeelskonstant bly. Eiendomswaardetoenamesboof onderdie gemiddelde aanpassing in diewaardekategorieë kankliënte egternahoëroflaer kategorieë laat oorskuif.

Diverse tariewe:

•Regstelling vantariefonderitem9.7 2.13met betrekkingtot dieinstalleringvan ’n verbindingspyp, watverkeerdelik dieselfde was as dietariefonder item 9.7.2.15.Hierdie foutisnou reggestelmet dieoog op 2026/27.

Ander:

tariefbeleid.

2.2 ELEKTRISITEIT

Dietariewe hier onder berus op ’n gemiddeldestyging van6,67%,wat op1 Julie 2026in werkingtree.

Die afkorting“GEREG.”verwysnadie gereguleerdegedeeltevan dietarief(wat deur die Raad en die nasionale energiereguleerdervan Suid-Afrika(NERSA) goedgekeur word), en ONGEREG.” na die ongereguleerde gedeelte (wat slegs deur dieRaad goedgekeur word). Dietariefindie totaalkolomme is wat op diekliëntserekening salverskyn.

Deurvoervir kliënte met ’n energietekort (alle spannings)

Energie

Deurvoerstelselgebruik, medium spanning

–buite

verbruiker

2519 88 0,00 2519 88 2897,86

c/kWh 742,64 41,10783 74 901,30

c/kWh 207,86 41,10 248,96 286,30

148,43 41,10 189,53 217,96 Laag –spits c/kWh 325,52 41,10366 62 421,61 Laag –standaard c/kWh 195,96 41 10 237,06 272,62

Laag –buite spits c/kWh 148,43 41,10 189,53 217,96

Vraag R/kVA 254,76 0,0 254,76 292,97 Netwerkvermoë-

Deurvoerstelselgebruik, hoëspanning

Deurvoervir kliënte met’n energiesurplus Energie

SSEG-invoer (uitsluitlik vir voorsiening)

VERLIGTINGSTARIEWE

Straat- en verkeersligte

Hooftrekkevan wysigings

•Residensiëlekliënte met ’n koopkragmeter en ’n munisipale eiendomswaardasievan R500 000 of minder kominaanmerking virdie hulptarief.

•Residensiëlekliënte met’nkoopkragmeteren’nmunisipale eiendomswaardasie van meer as R500 000, maar minder as R1 miljoen, kominaanmerking virdie huishoudeliketarief.

c/kWh 718,68 41,10759 78 873,75 Hoog –standaard c/kWh 201,16 41,10 242,26 278,60 Hoog –buite spits c/kWh 143,64 41,10 184,74 212,45

39,00 0,00 39,00 44,85 Groot kragverbruiker mediumspanning DiensR/maand 2610,22 0,00 2610,22 3001,75

–buite spits c/kWh 143 64 41 10 184,74 212,45 Vraag

•Alle ander residensiëlekliënte sal dietuisgebruikertarief betaal, tensy hulle voldoen aan diebykomende kriteriaingevolgedie tariefbeleid om diehulptariefteontvang,

word,moet’ngevorderde (AMI-) kragmeter op hulle eieonkoste laat installeer indien hulle nie reedseen het nie.

•Daar is geen verandering in dietoekenning van gratis basiese elektrisiteit nie buitenvir kliënte wat ditsal verbeurwanneer hulle na diehuishoudelikeof tuisgebruikertariefoorskuif.

•’nAansporingsbetaling word by alle SSEG-invoertariewe ingesluit en sal virdié tydperk op alle SSEG-kliënte van toepassing wees

29,65 c/kWh as ’n bydrae toteiendomsbelasting,soos toepaslik ondersteuningstelselsgereed en suksesvolgetoets is. Letdaarop dat slegs kliënte wat aanmerking kom.

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Gewaardeer

Soektognanuwetalent begin opnuut

Die Suidoosterfees se Talentsoektog bied vanjaar weer die geleentheidaan amateurkunstenaarsomhul talent aan die wêreld bekend te stel.

Diégewilde kompetisieword moontlik gemaak deur dotsure. co.za

DRYFVEER

Allison Hendricksvan dieKaapse dansskool in Athlone,Dancefor All,

is diedryfveeragter dieprojek. Diekompetisie is oopvir deelnemersvan 5tot 35 jaar oudwat in dieWes-Kaapwoon. Hullekan deelneem in vier kategorieë:dans, sang,komedie en instrumentale musiek. Gekeurde finaliste krydie geleentheidomdeelteneem aan mentorskapprogramme en professionele werksessies, watdeur bedryfskenners geleiword. Deelnemerswat na dieeindronde deurdring, gaan by vanjaarse ad optree, ewys sal dvoor rdevolle selfvertroue nstenaars soekersen

Daar is opwindende pryseop diespel. Diewenner ontvangR10 000, dienaaswenner R3 000endie kandidaatwat derde eindig, R1 500.

GELEENTHEIDOMTESKITTER

Diealgehele wenner sal ook genooi word om in ’n Suidoosterfees-produksiein2027 op te tree,terwyl ’n belowende danser moontlik ’n voltydse beurs by Dancefor Allkan ontvang. Hendricks, uitvoerende hoof en artistieke direkteurvan Dance forAll, sê: “Die Dancefor Allopleidingsprogram sluit ’n beurster waarde vanR12 000per jaar in vir studente watvoltydswil studeer, of ’n hernubare deeltydse plek, onderhewigaan voorwaardes

Dieprogram bied hoëgehaltedansopleiding en holistiese

lewensvaardigheidsopleiding.Op diémanierversterkons studente se selfvertroue,ontwikkelhul danstalentenstelons hulle bloot aanloopbaangeleenthede.”

OPWINDENDEPRYSE

Mensewat wil inskryf moet suidoosterfees.combesoekendie aanlyn aansoekvorm voltooi, of hierdieskakelgebruik.Aansoeke moetindie vorm van’nvideo van maksimum drieminuteingedien word

Diekompetisieisoop vir deelnemersindie Wes-Kaap,en hulle is self verantwoordelik vir vervoer na werksessiesenoptredes

Deelnemersmoetook kennis neem vandie volgende belangrike datums:Aansoekesluit op 10 April,finaliste word op 13 April

aangekondig, en dieeerste werksessie metfinalistevind op 18 April van10:00 tot16:00 by Dance forAll plaas.Die Talentsoektog se eindronde word op 3Mei om 17:00 by dieSuidoosterfeesinKaapstad aangebied

DieTalentsoektog word moontlik gemaak deurdotsure.co.za en word aangebied in vennootskap met Dancefor All, People’s Post,City Vision en TygerBurger Diehoofborge vandie Suidoosterfeesisdie Wes-Kaapse regering en dieprovinsie se departementvan kultuursakeen dport, Stad Kaapstad Netwerk24 Die Burger, NATi, kykNET,die ATKV en Kunstekaap . Kontak AllisonHendricks by allison@danceforall.co.za of 073192 2763 metnavraeoor diekompetisie.

BadkittiesatRust-en-Vrede

Aspecial collection of art workoncats that has visited Rust-en-VredeArt GalleryinWellington Road in Durbanvilleover the years, is currently exhibited at the gallery.

The exhibition titled Bad Kitties DoingBad Things is one of three new exhibitions at the gallery and can be viewed until2May “Thisgroup exhibition takes an unconventional approach in keeping with our 40th year celebrations,” says Donavan

CATART EXHIBITION ONE OF THREE AT GALLERY

Mynhardt, curator. “Rusten-Vrede Gallery and Clay Museum is centrally located in Durbanville and sharesits borders with various offices andapartments.For us, its not strangetosee our neighbours walking their cats onthe grounds each morning, and we have even celebratedthe birthofa new litter ortwo in ourattic

throughoutthe years.”

MISCHIEF

“Participating artists were taskedwith portraying the mischiefcaused by ourfeline companions.Drawinginspiration from viral cat videos andsocial media trendsinparticular, theexhibition explores thehumorous,destructive and endearingly rebellious behaviours that have made cats accidental online celebrities.

“From knocking objectsoff tables to getting stuckinunlikely places, theworkscapture momentsofeveryday anarchy that feelinstantly familiar to anyonewho has spent time scrollingthrough cat content.

“This exhibition promisestobe warm, light-hearted, andmuch like thecatsinour lives –a little bit chaotic,” he says.

Participating artists include Amé Bell, Carla Botes,David Kuijers,Evert Esterhuizen, Julie Kirsten,Katja Abbott,Lesley Ireland Mathew, Mary Visser, ME Hugill, NinaGreyling, Penny Simpson,Seza Zitha, Ruan Huisamen,Sonja Kastner, VeronicaReidand Wendy Gaybba.

“ALIENATED”

Alienated is asolo exhibition by Khumo Ramaila from Johannesburg. New work by the multidisciplinary artist will be showcased.

This exhibitioninterrogates thesurreal paradox of belonging

within conditions of rupture and displacement. Within thisbody of work, Ramaila reflectsonthe dystopian terrain that young people are compelled to navigate in apost-covid SouthAfrica, particularly within the sociopolitical and economic landscape of Johannesburg.

The series comprises vibrant mixedmedia works that merge digital photography and digital drawing. Through an intensive process of layering, collage and stitching, he materially and conceptually bind two fractured realities—constructing ahybrid visual language that speaksto fragmentation, resilience and the pursuit of reimagined identity.

LIDSANDVESSELS

The third exhibition is asolo exhibition titled Curating Vessels by award-winning local ceramist Karen Kotzeinthe CUBE. She has designed aseries of lidded vessels wherein lids and vessels can be mixed and matched.

Botanical-inspired sculptural knobs rest atop vessels of varying shapesand sizes, with lids and bases that can be paired in multiple ways, says Mynhardt

“You are invited to select yourown combinations and experiment with how concave, convex and linear silhouettes interact with the sculptural forms. In doing so, you shape yourown relationships between form, surface and detail becoming an active participant in thecreation of each unique artwork.”

THINKING OUTLOUD

Don’t letchocolate trashyour holiday

Easter Sunday usually promises apeaceful morning, chocolatey treats, and perhaps a few family traditions. This year, Idecided to take aleisurely walk along the beach with my three-year-old, expecting to enjoy the cool weather and maybe spotsome earlysigns of spring.What Ididn’t expect was thelittered landscapethat greeted us. Chocolate wrappers, foil fromEaster treats,and colourful plasticpackaging were scatteredacross the sand, remnants of Easter celebrations gone awry. My little one, blissfully unaware of the environmental implications, sawa treasure troveofshiny wrappers and declared it an Easter egg hunt ofhis own. With joy and curiosity, he picked up wrapper after wrapper, giggling at the colourful “finds” along the shoreline. I, on the other hand, was confronted with the stark reality: what should havebeen abeautiful walk along aclean beach had turned into amini clean-up mission. Theirony is striking. Easter chocolates and treats are far from cheapthesedays, yetpeople seem to treat their packaging as disposable. Foil, plastic, and paper wrappers—materials thatcould be recycled or at least disposedofresponsibly —end up scattered across public spaces.

“Pypies”kan verkeer beheer

Verwysendna"Brandstof netgemors by verkeersligte" op verlede week se brieweblad.

Ekmoet saamstemmet Anti Robot,want jare gelede toeeknog ‘n jongman was, is pypies by verkeersligte onderdie padgelê, watdie verkeersvloei gemonitor het

Indien ek as ‘n bestuurder by ‘n verkeerslig sou

Theimpact of holiday waste goes beyond aesthetic displeasure —plasticpackaging, smallwrappers, and colourful trinkets can pose real dangerstowildlife. Birds, fish, and marine mammals may mistake small piecesoffoil or plastic for food, resulting in injury, illness, or even death

Butall is not lost. The mini clean-up I conducted with my three-year-old turned out to be an unexpected teaching moment. As we picked up the wrappers, Iexplained the importance of “putting things in the bin”

It was asmall but tangible reminder that responsible habitscan be taught at any age —and that even tiny handscan make abig difference.

So, how can we all celebrate Easter —or any holiday —more responsibly? First, plan ahead. Make sure there’s awaste disposalplan for any treats or packaging you bring along. Second, consider reusable or eco-friendly alternatives: chocolate eggs in cardboard boxes, compostable wrappers, or even DIY treats in paper bags that won’t linger in the environment. Third, set an example. Children learn best by watching. If they see adultspicking up afterthemselves, they’re farmorelikely to adoptthese habits themselves.

It’s also worth encouraginglocal businesses andevent organisers to promote responsible wastepractices.From providing recycling bins at public events to using sustainable packaging, collective effort can significantly reduce the amount of litter left behind afterfestivities

As Iwatched my little one carefully collect shiny wrappers, Icouldn’thelp but think: if every family took even a few minutes to be mindful about their waste, our public spaces would reflect the joy of the holiday, not the carelessness of leftover packaging. Easter is meant to be acelebration, not an environmental burden. And if we model responsible behaviour for the next generation, perhaps future walks along the beach will be filled withchocolate treatsinour hands, not scattered foilatour feet

Next year, Iplan to bring along asmall bagand gloves, ready for any “Easter treasure” that finds its way to the sand And maybe, just maybe, more peoplewill start thinkingtwice before letting their holiday celebrations contribute to litter. After all,enjoying chocolate shouldn’t come at the cost of our beaches, wildlife, or community spaces.

–KAILIN DANIELS

komendaar wasgeen ander voertuie nie,het die lig outomaties oorgeskakel dat onskon ry.Deesdae is daar nie meer vanhierdie pypies by nuwekruisings te sien nie.Hier in Eversdalwegstaan onslangtye en wag, en eers ná vyfminutekan ons weer ry.Wat ‘n mors vantyd!

MICHIEL

LAUBSCHER,Stellenberg

Easter weekend trafficchaos

Iamwriting to express my deep frustration at the trafficchaos that unfolded acrossthe city overthe recent Easter weekend. Whilethe holidayperiod is always busy, this year’s gridlock wasnothingshort of alarming.

From theN1 and R300 to smaller arterial roads, drivers facedhours of unnecessarydelays, confusion,and in some cases, dangerous conditions.

It is clearthat the combination of increasedholiday travel,wet weather,and impatientdrivers created aperfect storm. Yet, much of this couldhavebeen mitigated withbetterplanning andcoordination from trafficauthorities. Road users were left stranded in long queues, with emergencyvehicles struggling to navigate congested routes.Instancesofreckless overtaking, speeding, andlane-hoppingadded to the anxiety, putting everyone at risk.

Iwitnessedfirsthandthe sheer frustration of familiestrying to reach their destinations. Parents with young children, elderlypassengers, andeventhose on publictransportwereforcedtoendure long, stressful

delays. It wasparticularlyconcerning to seedrivers ignoringbasic road rules,asthoughtheir personal schedulesjustified putting others in danger

WhileIappreciatethe efforts of ourtrafficofficers androadsafetyteams, it is evident that more proactivemeasuresare needed. Bettertrafficflow management,clearer signage,and timelypublic announcements couldprevent such gridlockinthe future. Furthermore, public education campaigns on safe driving during peak holidayperiods arecrucial

Ialsourgelocal authorities to consider temporary measures formajor holidayweekends, such as designated lanesfor long-distance travelers, improved trafficlightcoordination, andactivemonitoring of accident hotspots. Thesesteps coulddramatically reduce congestion andprevent accidents.

As residents, we allhavearoletoplayinresponsibledriving, but theauthorities must take the lead in makingour roads saferand moremanageableduring peak periods

FRUSTRATED,E-mail

Drivers bracefor potholeseason

As the rainyseasonsetsin, so toodoes what many residents have come to dread—potholeseason. Across our neighbourhoods, roads that were already under strain arenow rapidlydeteriorating, posing risksnot onlytovehicles but to the safety of all. Potholes aremorethanjust an inconvenience. They damage tyres, rims,and suspensions, placing an added financialburden on motorists who arealready grappling with rising living costs. Forcyclists andmotorcyclists, theypresent an even greaterdanger, increasing the likelihood of accidents andinjuries.

Pedestrians arenot spared either,often forced to navigatefloodedorcrumbling pathways

Whileweather conditions certainly play arole, the recurrenceand worsening of potholes point to deeper issues around road maintenanceand timelyintervention.

It is crucialthatauthoritiesprioritiseproactive maintenancerather than reactiverepairs.Regular inspections, durablematerials, andswift responses to reported damage cangoalongway in preventing smallissues from becomingmajor hazards. Residents, too, have aroletoplaybyreporting potholes anddriving cautiously, especially during wet conditions when thesehazards areharder to spot. If we aretonavigatethis season safely,a collectiveeffort is needed to ensureour roads remainreliable, resilient, andsafefor everyone

GREGORYHILL, E-mail

Rottenmeatsmell hangsovershopsruining theshopping experience

Iamaregular customer at various shopsin Northumberland Street,Bellville.ThismorningIwent on arun to buy stock forour Easter weekendgetaway Ientered afew shopsatthe entrance of this iconic bargainstreetand washit with ahorriblesmellof death and rotten meat

Ienquired at afew shopsregarding this smellasit washeavilyhanging in theair.I wasinformed thatit wasdiscarded meat from awarehouse.

Iwas shocked. Icannotthink that this is legalor that theyare disposing of this wasteina proper man-

ner. Itoldthemtheyshouldlog acomplaintwith the City of Cape Town andthe health department.They replied that theyhavedonethismultipletimes and nothing happened.

It wasevenmoreshockingthat practices like this areevenallowed. Iwonder what other sicknesses, pests andpollution arehappening with the City's unwillingness to act

Letmejustinform youthatthe business surroundingthemare taxpayers, customers visiting thesestores aretaxpayers andabove all, keep this in mind at the

approaching election, we arevoters. If the CityofCape Town is notinterested in the health andsafetyofit's citizens, voters andtaxpayers please letusknow. Or is it acasethatsomeonehas to become very illorworse before action gets taken?

Iamsorryifthis letter comesacrossasharsh but it shouldbe, it is your responsibilitytoallow people of the CityofCape Town to breathe cleanair,besafe when shopping andnot at riskofpollution anddisease that cancome from this.

JACQUES, Bellville

Dit plahom meer om politici met graaf op foto’s te sien,as‘nskoolhoof

Metverwysingnadie briefvan “LESER” op 1April pladit my nie soveel dat 'n skoolhoof op sportfoto's verskynsonder dathybetrokkeisbydie afrigtingnie Ditpla my meer dat die burgemeester en ook sommigeburgemeesterskomiteelede met 'n graaf of 'n verfkwasindie hand op 'n foto verskyn,terwyl die werkersvir homstaan en kyk. Hul funksie is veel eerder om toetesiendat die werkers die werk reg, betydsen bevredigend voltooi.

Hy salbaie meer waarde toevoegdeur inspeksies te doen vandie gehaltevan werk, waar die Stad van‘n kontrakteur gebruik maak vir die herstel vanbv. plaveisel, maar geen vorigeondervinding vanplaveiwerkhet nie.

Daar word geroem op die hoeveelheid “werksgeleenthede”wat geskep word,maar in die praktyklyk dit soos “rondstaangeleenthede”. ‘n Mens sien dikwels hoedaar totagt mense,insluitend die bestuurder van die voertuig, opdaagomeen stopteken op te rig. Ek het dit al persoonlikervaar waar hulle twee stoptekens moesplant en nadat die eersteeen geplantis, hulle wouoppak om môreterug te komvir die tweede een. Onskyk uit vir ‘n foto vandie burgemeester waar hy die belastingbetalersinlig dat die kontrakteur die werk op eie kostemoetoordoen. NOG ‘N LESER,E-pos

Fuel-freeridefromKenyatoSA

LAURENO’CONNOR-MAY

LAUREN.OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

“The sun is your petrol?” These are thewords of astunned Botswanan man as he gaped open-mouthed at asolar-powered electric bike.

“You don’tneed oil, you don’t need petrol,” he sayswhen asked if he would like the bike to be available in his country. “Make aplan, Sir Stephan,” he pleads in episode six of an online documentary series titled Recharging Hope.

“Hopefully, we will,” replies Dr Stephan Lacock, aresearcher specialising in electric mobility at Stellenbosch University. Lacock was one of ateamof researchers who drove agroundbreaking 6 200-kilometre journey from Kenya to South Africa, using only solar power, creating an online documentaryseries and breaking an unofficial world record along the way The Kenyan-manufactured Roam Air motorcycles made the entire trip without a single breakdown or gridcharge.

GREENELECTRICMOBILITY

Long beforethe heftypetrol price increase was on all South African’s minds, Lacock’s journey started when he and Prof Marthinus Booysen, directorofthe ElectricMobility Lab at Stellenbosch University had afunny idea “I’m specialisinginelectric mobility for the public transportation system ofsubSaharan Africa. We were doing research on taxis and Ipresented my work in Kenya. Imet acompany called Roam They are the largest electricmotorcycle manufacturer on theAfrican continent. And Iwas absolutely blown awaywith whatthey’re doing and thought to myself, ‘why aren’t we doing this in South Africa?’” Lacock said. “I came back and we started formingaresearch agreement

couldn’tship thebikes to South Africa. It was very difficult,”Lacock said. “We were sitting in awimpy in Pretoria one day, he (Booysen)said, ‘there hastobea way’ andItold him,‘Well, there is this onecrazy ideaand it’stodrive down the motorcycles. He juststartedlaughingand I started laughing andina month’s time we basically organised the entire trip.”

POLITICALWILL

Once underway the projecttook on new proportions.

Booysensaid: “While we were doingthis, we realised that theprojectisgivingus an opportunity to demonstrate something thatwe’ve been talking aboutfor avery long time. It gave us the opportunityto show thatmicromobilityinAfrica can be electric, it can be local anditcan be green.”

He adds that thereare still too many barriers toSouth Africa embracing greener transport.

“Ithink we have so many barriers and it’s mostlybecauseoflack of political will. We have leaders who are notreally pushing hard enoughfor us to transform ourtransport sector. As you can see now withthe price of petrol, we are completely dependent on the imports of fuel.”

The designer of thebike, Masa Kituyi, who also wentalong for the ride, agrees.

“It’s easier to buyaGerman car and bring it to South Africa than it is to buy aKenyan-made motorcycle,” said Kituyi, who is the Micro Mobility Product Owner at Roam.

“That kind of policy needs to change,”he saysin the documentary.

Booysenadded: “Wehave leaders who arenot really pushing hard enough forus to transform ourtransport sector.”

He pointed out thatwhile more countries aremoving onto greener fuels, South

During their SouthAfrican leg,theteambroke an unofficial worldrecordby covering 1009,6 kilometres in asingle dayonanelectric motorcycle.

RECORD-BREAKING DRIVE FROM KENYATOCAPE TOWN CAPTURED IN DOCUMENTARY

He cited an electric vehicle project 20 years ago thatwas killed by political interferenceand red tape and called for greater African collaboration to overcome sharedchallenges, criticising borders “drawn by European hands”that separate countries with common problems and solutions

“Electric mobility in East Africa is actually exploding,” Lacock adds. “They are by far aheadofSouth Africa. For instance,Roam alone hasover 5000 motorcyclesonthe road of Nairobi.”

DOCUMENTARY

Duringtheir South African leg, the team broke an unofficial world record by covering 1009,6kilometres in asingle day on an electric motorcycle

They capturedthe journey on camera and stitcheditinto aseven-part documentary to highlight southern Africa’s electric mobilitydifficulties and thesolutions that can exist.

“Through doing this, we also realised that we could inspire young children and future engineers in our region to think bigger and to think towards really providing aclean and sustainable mode of transport to communities. It completely morphed intothis big thing where we did something special and we were fortunate enough to capture the whole thing and to make anice documentary out of it.”

They capturedthe journeyoncameraand stitched it intoaseven-partdocumentarytohighlight southern Africa’selectric mobilitydifficultiesand the solutions that canexist

Vermaak // Entertainment

Entriesopenfor YouthJazzSeries

Young jazz musiciansacrossthe Western Cape cannow apply to showcase their talents at this year’s Youth Jazz Series,set to take placeinJune at Artscape TheatreinCapeTown.

Thetwo-dayevent will featureaspiring jazzsoloists performing on Friday12June,followedbyschool jazz bands takingthe stageonSaturday13June

Originally launchedin2003asthe YouthJazz Festival, the programme has expanded significantlyoverthe yearstomeet growinginterest and accommodatethe exceptional talent of young local musicians. Nowknown as the Youth Jazz Series, the project combinesperformanceopportunitieswith valuablemasterclass programmesled by industry professionals.

“Participants become hubsofsustainable learningastheyare given aplatform to voicetheir own creativitytoacaptiveaudiencewhile theyalsoget an opportunitytobroaden their horisons by experiencing themagic of live stage, lights,sound andan audience,”organisers said.

ENTRYREQUIREMENTS

Aspiring musicians and instrumentalistsmust submit audition videos by Friday17 April. Applicants

PARTICIPANTSBECOME HUBS OF LEARNING

mustbe27years oldoryounger in theyearofparticipationand reside in theWestern Cape

Theprogramme encourages both school learners andinformal musicstudents to audition.Music literacy is notessential, with candidateswho play by earwelcome to apply

Each applicant must submit amaximum of two auditionvideos, each lasting 3-4 minutes, featuring two jazz songsorstandards.

Selectedcandidates maybecontactedfor live auditions withthe audition panel, with amaximum of15minutes allocatedper candidate

Successful applicants must be availablefor masterclasses andall required rehearsals between May andJune.Thesesessionswillbearrangedbetween candidates andmentorsfollowing theaudition process . Contact slu@artscape.co.za foranentry form,then submityourauditionvideo along with theentryform(which must include full name and surname).

. Pretty Woman: TheMusical is nowonatArtscape Theatreuntil 19 April. Terrific Tuesdays andBring your Bestie offers also available. Booktickets at Ticketmaster. Contact sales@showtime.co.za for group bookings.

. Thecultmusical TheRockyHorror Show is at Theatreonthe BayinCampsBay from 7April until31 May. Theproduction is ratedPG16. Tickets startfrom R200.Book at Webticketsorthe theatre’sbox office on 021 4383300

. Fatman tree op Woensdag8April om 20:30by Heroes Brackenfellop. Die deuremaak18:00 oop Kaartjies kosR140tot R180 by www.heroeslive.net

. Albert FrostenGeraldClark tree op Donderdag 9April om 20:30 by DieBoer-teaterrestaurantop. Kaartjies kosR230.Bespreek by www.dieboer.comof by 021 9791911.

. Autumn Symphonies at the CityHallwithBritish conductor Nicholas Chalmers is on Thursday9 Aprilat 19:30.Tickets from R190 at Webtickets.

. Krismis vanMap Jacobs is van9tot 24 Aprilindie Kunstekaap-teatertesien. Diedrama speel af ná die gedwongeverskuiwingsuit Kaapstad na die Kaapse Vlakte.Kaartjies kosR80 by Webtickets

. Jaykom tree op Vrydag 10 April om 20:00 by Kapstadt Brauhaus Durbanville op.Die deuremaak 18:00 oop. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Quicket.

. UK electronic pioneersBasement Jaxxwillheadline theKiss Kiss festivaltaking placeatthe Castle of Good HopeonSaturday11April from 12:00.Tickets at Webtickets.

. Passion ChoralFest,featuring fivechoirs is on Sunday12April at 16:00 at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow. Tickets available at www choirfest.co.za.

. In Harmony with the TygerbergChildren’sChoir is on Sunday12April at 15:00 at the Cape Town City Hall. With severalguest school choirs. Ticketsfrom R120 to R140 at Webtickets.

. YouShouldGoIn is at TheBaxter’s Masambe Theatrefrom16to25April. Amoving newdrama

aboutfamily, abandonment and the difficult road to forgiveness. Theplayexplores self-worth, broken bonds andwhether some wounds ever trulyheal, even when love returns. TicketsatWebtickets.

. mAnJE!MaNJe (an epic)runs at TheBaxterFlipside from 17 to 25 April. Astriking and imaginativeproduction that draws on the storyofDaedalustoreflect on thehuman condition in theage of the machine, big data and climatecatastrophe.R120early-bird special forperformances from 17 to 21 April. Tickets at Webtickets.

. ConSpirito PhilharmoniccelebratesMozart’s270th birth anniversarywithanAll-MozartConcertonSaturday18Aprilat19:30 at the DutchReformedChurch Uitsig, Ridgeworth.TicketscostR220atWebtickets.

. Cape WelshChoir presents Whywesing —Generations in harmony, aconcertcollaborationwithlearners from CurroCenturyCity, DF Academy, Milnerton High School andStCyprian’sonSunday19April at 15:00inthe Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow. TicketscostR160 at Quicket

. HatchedEnsemble is at TheBaxter’sPam Golding TheatreonWednesday 29 and Thursday 30 April

This choreographic piece features 10 ballet-trained dancers from different ethnicbackgrounds and interrogatestradition, identity and gendernorms.Tickets at Webtickets.

. Die Suidoosterfees word van29April tot3 Mei by dieKunstekaap-teater,Media24-gebou en die Kaapstad-burgersentrum aangebied. Besoek www suidoosterfees.comvir meerinligting.Kry kaartjiesby Webtickets.

. TheHuman League and Blancmangeare live at the GrandArena,GrandWestonTuesday 12 Mayat19:00 TicketsatWebtickets.

. Cape Town Operapresents GeorgesBizet’s Carmen, astory of passion,freedomand jealousy at Artscape from 19 to 31 May. TicketsfromR180 at Webtickets.

. Boyz II Men Live in South Africa Tour is at the Grand Arena,GrandWest on Wednesday27May at 18:00 TicketsfromR750 at Webtickets.

Some Friends at VillaPascal

Theever-popular musical group Some Friends will onceagain enchant audiences when they return to VillaPascalGuesthouse at 28 Vander Westhuizen Avenue in DurbanvilleonSunday19April with another unforgettableafternoon of sentimental and nostalgicsongsfromthe WorldWar II era.

One of thearea’smostpopular musical acts, Some Friends,bringsa unique blend of talent and passion that captivatesaudiencesofall ages.

This performance willhighlight thetimeless melodies and heartfeltlyricswhilecreating awarm andwelcoming atmosphere

Featuring “AsTime Goes By”and many other jazz andswing songs, Some Friends is amust see. Tickets cost R250 per person. Thedoors open at 15:00 andthe concert starts promptly at 16:00 VillaPascaldoes not sell alcohol andguests arewelcome to bring their own. Picnichampers or baskets arenot allowed. Coffee or teaand cake will be available.

Seating is limited andadvance bookingisrecommended.

. Contact Eugene on 082569 4147 or villapascalguesthouse@gmail.com to book

Cosplayers preparefor Comic ConCape Town stage

ComicCon Cape Town hasannounced thedetails of its cosplaycompetitions

Thecity’sversion of theinternationalconvention willtakeplace from 30 April to 3May at theCape Town InternationalConvention Centre,wherecosplayersfromacrossthe country willshowcasetheir handmade creations.

WHATISCOSPLAY?

Fornewcomers to theart form, cosplay combines costumedesign with performance. Participants create detailedreplicas of outfits worn by fictional characters from films, video games, booksand anime, then bring thesecharacters to life through

acting andattitude

Tworenowned cosplay artists willattend the event.Yaya Hanhas been cosplaying since1999, creating morethan 400detailedcostumes and judging competitionsworldwide.She nowfocuses on making cosplay materialsmoreaccessibleand supporting charitableprojects

Jaremi Carey, areality television personality andtransformation artist,has worked on cosplay campaigns formajor companies including Pokémon International, FoxTVand HBO.Bothguestswill appear on themainstage forquestion-and-answer sessions andfan meetings

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Theevent features twotypes of competitions Dailycasualcompetitions, heldtwiceeachday on themainstage,welcome allskill levels andboth handmadeand shop-bought costumes. Participants canregisteronthe dayatCosplay Central.

ThemainComic ConCape Town Cosplay Competition acceptsonlycompletelyhandmadecostumes createdbythe wearer.This year,39contestants willcompete, with judges evaluating bothcostume construction andperformanceskills. Thefinalstake placeat16:00 on themainstage Beyond competitions,manyattendees simply enjoywearing their creations andadmiring others’ work. Theevent celebrates creativity andbrings together communities of fans who share similar interests.

Comic ConCape Town combines pop culture, gaming, art, comics, film, television,anime and tabletop gaming, offering entertainment forfamilies andfansofall ages.

Tickets canbebought at Comic ConAfrica’s website.

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CapeTown is set forTwo Oceans marathon this weekend

Runners can look forward to achieving their goals on race day as ateam of seasoned pace setters returns to lead the way at the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD. These experts will be hardat workinspiring, guiding and helping participantschase their goals from start to finish during theUltra Marathon on Saturday 11 April and Half Marathon on Sunday 12 April.

The Western Province Pace Setters Group, led by Paul Murphy, amember of the Blue Number Club, has coordinated the official pacing programmeat the event since 2015.

This year the team will deploy 41 pacesetters in the Ultra Marathon and 28 in the Half Marathon, guiding runners targeting specific finish times.

Seven pace setters in the Ultra Marathonhave BNC statuswith threegoing fortheir 10th Ultra thisyear.

In the Half Marathon six pace setters have attained BNC status “We place pace setters in each batch appropriate to the runners’ expected finish times based on their seeding times,” explained Murphy.

“Predicting finishing timesin the Ultra Marathon is complex and is not an exact science. There can be awide range of

finish times forrunners with similar qualifying/seeding times, sowe do the best we canwith the qualifying/seedinginformation available

“Thepacechartsweuse are routeprofilesensitive on for instance slower on uphills, quicker on downhills.

“And based onanalysisofreal results from previous races,

we followa slightpositivefade approach thatallows forrunners slowing down in the secondhalf of the race, which is what 90% of runners do.”

He advised runners aiming for aspecific finish timetoremain with their target pace group during the early stages of the race “The danger is going outtoo

fast in the firsthalfwhenthe route feels easy,”hesaid “From28kmthere is then18 km goingupand downChappies andthen up ConstantiaNek between 44 km and46km, which is the worstpartofthe route.If youstillhaveenergyatthe top of ConstantiaNek there areabout 10 km, mostly downhill to the finish whereyou canincrease the pace.” Weekend plans: .Friday 10 April,Totalsports

Two Oceans MarathonTrail Run startingat07:00 . Saturday 11 April,Totalsports Two Oceans UltraMarathon, startingat05:15 .Sunday 12 April,Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon, from 06:15