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Woensdag, 17 Junie 2026 |Tel: 021 910 6500 |e-pos: nuus@tygerburger.co.za |Website: www.tygerburger.co.za

BlakeBlignaut (links) en Hayden Nieuwoudt vanSNAP (Special Needs Adapted Program) in Durbanville by‘n sensoriesemuur watSNAP-leerders onlangsvan herwinbaremateriale gemaak het SNAP beplan‘n wynveiling om geld in te samel vir die onderrig vanleerders in die spesialeprogram vir outisme.Die funksie vind plaas op 18 Augustus om 18:30 by Cassia Restaurant,Nitida-wynlandgoed plaas.Kaartjieskos R350 en sluit‘n tweegang maaltydin. Beyers Truter is die afslaerenFrancois Haasbroekgaan die gastevermaak.Die lotitems bestaan uit gesogtewyne en vele anderverrassings. Stuur‘n eposnafundraising@snap.org.zaom kaartjiestebespreekenvir meer inligting.

Scammercaught

DESIRÉERORKE

DESIREE.RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO.ZA

Analert member of the public helped bring a suspected FacebookMarketplace scammertojustice after spotting the red flagsjust in time. The incident has cast afresh spotlight on the alarming rise of social-mediadriven commercial crimeacross the WesternCape, where thousands of cases are being recorded each quarter.

The Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) of Titanium Securitas in Brackenfell recently assisted in preventinga suspected Facebook Marketplace scam resulting in the detention of asuspect who allegedly defrauded at least 22 victims in the region using fake banking notifications and fraudulent proof of payment.

The incident began when a Durbanville resident advertised aflat-screen TV for sale on

Facebook Marketplace and agreed to acash-on-collection deal witha buyer. After nothaving arrived over an hour later, the buyer changed the arrangement, claiming he would makean instantEFT while sendinga driver to collect the TV

“Suspicious ofthe change,the seller intentionally provided incorrect banking details to test the payment. Shortly thereafter, both apaymentSMS andproof of payment were received, both of which were later confirmed tobe fraudulent,” says Titanium spokespersonKobusKotze

The CPU members were alerted and responded to the seller’s house where they detainedthe suspect. Investigation revealed thathehad allegedly posed as an inDrive driver andusedsoftware togenerate fake bank SMS

notificationsand fraudulent proof of payment screenshots.

It was further established that at least22other victims in the region had reportedly fallen prey to thesame scam. Durbanville police attended thescene and took thesuspect into custody.

FACEBOOKFRAUDRISING

Facebook-relatedfraud ranks among the mostpervasive commercial crimesfueling thesurge in cases recordedby police acrossCape Town andthe broaderWestern Cape. According to themostrecentcrime statistics, the provincerecorded 6987 commercial crime cases between January andMarch this year, placing it second only to Gauteng, whichreported a significantly higher13181 cases over thesame period. TOPAGE4

Sportskrywer sterf

RICHARDROBERTS

Die bekende sportskrywer,afrigter, skeidsregterenonderwyserSarel Burger is dieafgelope naweek oorlede Arthur Reichhardtvan die NTK-rugbyklub in Parow-Noordsêsyheengaanis baie hartseer nuus "Hy was'nlewende legende,enhet geleef virsport.Hyhet die uitslae vandie skole-krieket,rugby en klubrugbygetrou bygehou virmaklik60, 70 jaar indien nie meernie," sê Reichhardt. Reichhardt het Burgernog verlede week gesien Burger (88) is Saterdag oorlede "Hywas alombekend, soveel mensehet hom geken en hom waardeer." Stokkies Truter,voormalige sportorganiseerder by dieHoërskool Brackenfell, het virbaiejarenou met Burger saamgewerk. Die SarelBurger-sewestoernooi in die noordelike-voorstede word vandag deur hom namensBurgerbedryf Truter sê Burgerhet die toernooi begin en dat vanjaar se geleentheid die 65ste toernooi is."Oom Sarelhet so 'n paar jaar terugnamytoe gekomengevra of ek salaangaan met die toernooi.Hyhet dit dieNoordelikeVoorstede-sewestoernooi genoem.Ekhet gesê ek saldit oorneem, maar op een voorwaarde —dat ons die toernooi die SarelBurger-sewestoernooi noem,want hy verdien dit.Ekhet dit oorgeneem en dit begin reël en dit is 'n voorreg," sê hy Hy sê 'n soortgelyke toernooi is 'n paar jaar gelede ook in die suidelike voorstede begin. Virdie sewestoernooi word skolevan dwarsoor die noordelikevoorstede uitgenooi om daaraandeel te neem. "Almal skryfnie altydinnie,maarons is sowat16 spanne elkejaar."Die sportterrein waar ditplaasvind wissel ook jaarliks. Die volgende toernooi vind in Augustus plaas. Truter is Sondagaandvan Burgerse tragieseheengaaninkennisgestel

"Oom Sarelhet so baie virons en skole-rugbygedoen. Soms het hy gesukkelmet die tellingsvan die sporttoernooie en die uitslae,dan souhymykontak Die laaste ruk het hy ook doof begin raak, dan moes 'n mens harder praat,"vertel

Truter

Hy sê Burgerwas ook virjaredie krieket-organiseerder by die Hoërskool Tygerberg. "Hy waslegendaries, baie mensekan stories oor hom deel," sê Truter,wat deesdae skooltoere na en vanKaapstadoorsee reël

DennisBurger, 'n jare langevriend vanBurger, sê die skrywer se dood is tragies en dat hy gemis sal word

Hy woon al 38 jaar in Welgelegen, en Burgervir nog langer in die naburige Plattekloof 1. "Ons het naweke allessaamgedoen." Volgens hom het die gesin die naweek met vakansie gegaan.HyisSaterdagvan sy vriend se dood ingelig. Burgerlaatsyvrou, Anna,entwee kinders agter. "Hy was'nbaienederige onderwyser, krieket-afrigterenskeidsregter.Hywas 'n baie stil mens en almal het vanhom gehou," sê Burger. Burgerhet ook gereeldskole-sportstories in TygerBurger gepubliseer CeciliaHume,redakteur,het haar medelye met die skrywer se gesin betuig. "Toe ek in 2005 as 'n groentjie by TygerBurger begin het,was Oom Sarel reeds 'n gevestigde naam by die koerant. Oor presies hoe lank hy as korrespondent sportbydraes gelewerhet,isekonseker, maar ons konoor die jare weekliks staatmaakop'nsportverslag waarin die afgelope week se skool-enklubrugby, asook krieketnuus, saamgevat is "Hy wasook alombekend onder ons lesers; jy konverseker wees van'npaar oproepe in weke dat sy bydraes moes sneuwel omdat die sportnuus te veel en die ruimtetemin was. Ons hartegaanuit na die Burger-familieinhierdie tyd."

Wyle SarelBurger

shooter mark

WHATLIESAHEAD

Shooting is asport that demands discipline, focus, and precision —qualities that Kyle has already demonstrated at just 11 yearsofage, according to his father. His performance in Gansbaai has set a strong foundation for what promises to be an exciting journey in the world of competitive shooting.

Kyle has expressed his eagerness to continue developing his skills and to participate in further competitions, with his family firmly behind himashe pursues the sport

volgende ronde verseker, waar hulle die skool met trots sal verteenwoordigen teen leerdersvan ander naburige skole sal meeding.

Die skool wens hierdie twee jong wiskundekampioene sterkte toe —gaan wys hulle wat Welgemoed se goed is!

VanlinksisWelgemoed se top-drie 24SumMorewenners: SonyaOosthuizen,Dana McLachlan en Handré Wiggill.

Alta du Toit Centre hosts Winter Market

As the winter chillsettles over the Cape,the Alta du Toit CentreinBoston, Bellville,isset to warm hearts and bellies withits Winter Gift Market,running from 26 June to 5July.

Themarket willfeatureover90craft stalls,offering aselection forshoppers looking forthat perfect winter find.The Alta Café willbeonhand to keep visitors nourished withhomemade meals, including traditional basaar poeding, warm pancakeand heartywinter soups. Everypurchase directly benefits the Alta du Toit Centre, which provides care for165 adults livingwith intellectualdisabilities. Proceeds go towardssupporting residents who aremostin need of financial aid, making everybiteand every buy ameaningful contribution.

Themarket willbeopen on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00

. Contact LionelDreyeron084 504 0493 for more information, call 072168 1716,orsend e-mail to donation@altadutoit.org.za.

Kyle Kingwill

James Vos,Mayco member foreconomic growth in the CityofCape Town.

Airportawarded strategicstatus

DESIRÉERORKE

DESIREE.RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO.ZA

The Cape Winelands Airport is no longer just aplan, it is now a nationalpriority. Thedevelopment hasbeen awarded asignificant status placing it on afast-trackedregulatory pathwayand signalling asignificant shiftfrom planning into execution.

The development hasbeen formally awarded Strategic Integrated Project status, as designated SIP 17 by Infrastructure South Africa,signed on 4

SA Open Chess champs returnstoCT

South Africa's premieropen chess tournament is set to returntoCape Town from 27 Juneto5July, when the South African OpenChess Championship takes centre stage at DF Akademie High School for nine days of competitive play.

Hostedbythe Western Cape Chess Association under the auspices of Chess South Africa, andsupported by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, thechampionship will offer atotal prize fund of R159 100 across multiple sections.

ATOURNAMENTSTEEPEDINHISTORY

With aproud history dating back to 1962, theSouthAfrican Openremains one of thenation's flagship chess events, drawing elite competitors, emerging talent, coaches, arbiters, officials,and chess enthusiasts from across the country and abroad.

participants to earn internationally recognised rating points.

SECTIONSANDCOMPETITIONCATEGORIES

This year's championship will featurea wide range of sections catering to players of all levels and ages:

.Championship Section;

.Ladies Section; .Advanced Section; .Intermediate Section; .Junior Sections;

.Age Group Sections (u-7tou-17) and .SouthAfrican BlitzChampionship.

Thejunior age-group sections carry particular significance, serving as a qualification pathway to prestigious international competitions.

NATIONAL STAMP PUTS CAPE WINELANDS AIRPORTPLANS IN THE FAST LANE FORTAKE OFF

He added thatthe development reflects strong investor confidence in the region and will play ameaningful role in supporting long-term growth.

"I’ve hadseveralengagements with

Players are expected to travel from all nine provinces, as well as from international destinations, with the event also anticipatedtogenerate economic and tourism benefits for Cape Town.

Thetournament forms part of South Africa's official national chess calendar and offers both FIDE-rated and Chess South Africa-rated competition, enabling

Thetop three players in each age category will qualify for the next World Individual Schools Chess Championship, while the top five players in each section will qualify for the next African Individual Schools Chess Championship.

Players are encouraged to securetheir places early. Registration is now open.

. Formoreinformationcontact Kim Meissenheimer, WesternCapeChess Association on 081 2798857orsendanemailto marketing@wc-chess-assoc.co.za

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In the northern suburbs of Cape Town, the prevalence is equallystriking.Over the same three-month period, Bellville recorded the highestnumber ofcases at 276, followed by Brackenfellwith200, Kraaifontein with 181, and Durbanville with168.

REDFLAGS

According to Smart Security Solutions, Facebook Marketplacescams cast awide net, targeting both buyers andsellers through an array of deceptive tactics, among them fake payments, fraudulent deposits, and account hijacking all designed to strip victimsof theirmoney, personal data,orcontrol of theirFacebook accounts

Amongthe most prevalentschemes targeting sellers is thefake payment or overpayment scam. In atypical scenario, awould-be buyer agrees to purchasean item but claims to be unable to collect it in person. They proceed to send a counterfeit proof of payment, often made to appear as though it originates from alegitimate bank transfer or payment platform. In many cases, thefraudster then claims to have accidentally overpaid, urging theseller to refund the difference via an instant payment service before the seller discovers that no money was ever received

Red flags include buyers who offer more than the asking price without negotiation, show no interest in bargaining, or insist on arrangingdeliverythrough athirdparty courier.

Buyers, too, are far from immune. Advance fee and non-delivery scams pose asignificant threat, with fraudsters listing high-demand goodssuch as vehicles, smartphones and event tickets at conspicuously low prices, only to request an upfront deposit to secureorcourierthe item.

Once payment is made, they vanish without atrace. Common warning signs include aseller’s reluctancetomeet in person, pressure to pay through

untraceable channels suchasgift cards or wire transfers, and vague explanations aboutbeing outoftown or outofthe country.

Experts advisekeeping transactions localwherever possible,meeting in a public space, ideally outside apolice station and usingcashfor in-person exchanges. All communication should remainwithin Facebook Messenger, as scammers frequently attempt to migrate conversations to WhatsApp in order to sidestep Marketplace’s built-in tracking systems.

PROMOTION

20 yearsoffresh produceat Food Lover’sWillowbridge

It startedwith aboldideaand amountain of freshproduce.Twentyyears on, Food Lover’s MarketWillowbridgehas become more than agrocery store—itisaweeklyritual forthousands of families in theNorthern Suburbs. As the storepreparestocelebrate its20th birthday, CEOBrian Coppin reflects on the journey, the milestonesand thepeople whomadeitall possible

AWESTERNCAPEBEGINNING

“Willowbridgewillalwaysbeaspecial store forusbecause it waswherethe Food Lover’s Market story really beganinthe Western Cape,”saysCoppin.“Forme, this milestone feels likea full-circlemoment.”

On dayone,the storewas built around what Food Lover’sMarketwas best known for: freshproduce,abundance, theatreand value. Fruitand vegetables were theheroes, andthe storebuzzedwithavibrant, marketstyleenergythatcustomers loved. Today, that fresh-produce heartremains, butthe storehas evolvedintoatrueone-stop shop Thebiggest change hasbeenthe addition of afull grocery department,transforming Willowbridge from afresh-focused retailer into adestinationwhere customerscan do their entire weekly shop

Alongsidegroceries,the storenow offers abakery,butchery, deli, fish, sushi, Seattle Coffee,flowersand wine. The 2022revamp broughtthatevolution to lifewitha more modern design,improvedflow and astronger overallshopping experience

CHALLENGEOFFRESHNESSATSCALE

Buildingthatdestinationwas notwithout itsdifficulties.Coppin recalls that oneofthe greatest earlychallengeswas maintaining freshnessata scale no South Africanretailer hadattemptedbefore.

“The wholeFood Lover’sMarketmodel wasbuilt around abundance, full displays, incredible varietyand freshproduce as the hero,” he explains

“The challenge wasmaking sure that every apple, every tomato and every bunch of spinachstill metour qualitystandards despitethe volumesmovingthrough the storeevery day. It wasambitious,and therewas no real blueprintfor it. Butwe believed that if we couldconsistentlydeliver quality,freshness andvalue on that scale, customers wouldrespond.Twentyyears later, that philosophystill sitsatthe heartof Willowbridge andFood Lover’sMarket.”

ARECORD-BREAKINGHERITAGEDAY

No look back at Willowbridge’shistory wouldbecomplete withoutits most extraordinary moment: aGuinness Record setonHeritageDay,24September 2011 VitoPolera—todaystill thecompany’sNationalFresh Buyer— braaiedfor 32 hours straight at thestore breaking thepreviousrecordof28hours

and 30 minutes.FromFriday23September at 09:00 to Saturday 24 September at 17:17, Polerabraaied 74 kg of meat,feeding approximately1 300people through FoodForward SA

“Itwas truly acommunity event, with customerscoming outatall hourstosupport ourbid forthe worldrecord,”Coppinrecalls THEPEOPLEBEHINDTHESTORE

Coppin is quick to credit thestore’s longevitytoits people.Over20years, Willowbridgehas hadeight managers including RoccoCrause, ValRiccardi, Demetri Gaffley,RuandeVilliersand Miguel Santos —all of whom have gone on to more senior rolesinthe business.

CurrentmanagerJanine Braaf beganher career at thestore as an admin assistant Severalcolleagueshavebeenpartofthe Willowbridgestory forthe full 20 years: Nandipha Zimba, MatshedisoLetebaand UnaLevendalfromCheckouts,Nokonwaba Mdlalo, Thomando Jacobs and Ingrid Raymond from Hot Foods,FelicityPerrett from Fruit &Veg,and PhiweZanekile from theButchery

“When colleaguesstaywithyou forthat long,itsaysalot aboutthe business,”says Coppin. “Customers seethe same familiar facesyearafter year,building relationships that last decades. Retail is ultimately a people business.”

Thestore hasalsoremainedrootedinthe broader community throughalong-standing partnership withthe Durbanville Children’s Home,whereweeklyfresh-produce contributionshavehelped feed children in care.“Food is notjusta product,”Coppin says.“Food is care.”

CELEBRATING20YEARS

A20thbirthdayisasignificant milestone, and Food Lover’sMarketwants itscustomers to be part of thecelebration. Shoppers canexpectgreat value, exciting in-store experiences,tastingopportunities,supplier activationsand afew special surprisesalong theway “Mostimportantly,it’sour chance to thank thecustomers and community whohave supportedWillowbridgeoverthe past two decades,”saysCoppin.

As forthe next 20 years, his ambition is clear: “ThatFoodLover’s Market,and theWillowbridgestore,continues to be aCategoryofOne —adestinationthat standsheadand shouldersabove other fresh retailersbecause of theexperience, fresh abundance, qualityand valuethatcustomers find every timetheywalk throughthe doors.

From aboldfresh-producemarkettoa completefooddestination, Willowbridgehas spenttwo decadesearning itsplace at the heartofthe Northern Suburbs. Here’stothe next 20

Thesuspectwas apprehendedatthe seller’s house.

Vermaak // Entertainment

Competitionparticipantsnamed

Atotalof47young musicians have been selected to take part in the 2026 Hubert vander Spuy National Music Competition. Nowinits 37th year andwidely regarded as the most prestigious eventofits kind in Southern Africa, the competitionwillbe held from 22 to 26 September at the Endler andFismer halls at StellenboschUniversity.Cash prizesexceeding R100000 areonoffer

TheWestern Cape leadswith 26 participants, followedbyGauteng (16), KwaZulu-Natal(four) and Namibia(one)

Northern suburbs participants include Learvick Wepner (7,cello)fromKraaifontein; CathyGravell (13, flute), Jehoshua vanZyl (12, cello),Quintin Gravell(12,cello)and Azariah vanZyl (11,violin) from TableView; Josiah Loubser(9, violin) from Parklands;

HUBERTVAN DER SPUY COMPETITION NOWIN37TH YEAR

andDonna Chan (9,violin)fromPanorama. From Durbanville:Gemma Stewart(9, violin), Markusvan derWesthuizen (12, cello),LidaVenter (8,piano), IsoldeVenter(12,piano)and KorneelsVenter(10, oboe).FromBellville:Ruben vanZyl (13, cello), Léa-Michelle Steyn(13,piano), ReinhardtNaudé (13, piano),InekeNaudé (10,piano), BenjaminMonvoisin (12, clarinet) andChristiaanvan der Merwe (13, piano).Etienne Boer(10,cello)represents Kuils River.

Southern suburbsparticipants areCharlotte Alexander (13,piano)fromOranjezicht;Zoë Pitman (12, violin) from Newlands;Maya Bhoola(11, cello) from Penlyn Estate;and HibahLong (10,cello)and Sadie

Owen (12, cello) from Rondebosch. Winelands participants areJohandreConradie (12, cello) from Stellenboschand Junming Lin(10, piano) from Somerset West.All ages areasof22 September 2026

Thecompetition is organisedbythe Tygerberg branchofthe South AfricanSocietyofMusic Teachers (SASMT)and is open to childrenaged13 andyounger. Firstheldin1989, it wasinspired by Prof Hubert vander Spuy,former chairperson of the SASMT (Tygerbergbranch) andawidelyhonoured figureinSouth Africanmusic. He remainsactive as an adjudicator andexternal examiner Severalformer winners have gone on to study

music at tertiary leveland become critically,even internationally,acclaimed performers andteachers.

Thecompetition continues itscollaboration with StellenboschUniversity.ProfMario Nell, themusic department's representative, said:"Opportunities such as theseplayanindispensableroleinnurturing thenextgeneration of South Africanmusicians."

HildaBoonzaaier,chairperson of theSASMT (Tygerbergbranch),praised thestandardofentries. "It wasahugeprivilege to listen to theexcellent work entered by learners andteachers. We acknowledge theprecious role of everyone givingsupport to our young musicians. Keep up thegood work! We are excitedtoexperienceyour progress andhearyour performances in September."

Thefinal willbelivestreamed on YouTube.Tickets to attend in person canbebought at Webtickets.

‘LeefKidz’bederfvullismanne

Tydens Leef Kidz kleuterskool in Eversdal, Bellville se beroepsweek het 'n klein gebaar 'n grootindruk gemaaktoe die kleuters die plaaslike vullisverwyderaars met kospakkies verras het —'n oomblik wat niemand gousal vergeetnie.

Luani Bekker, skoolhoof van Leef Kidz, verduidelik dat die skool elke jaar 'n beroepsweek hou en dat hulle hierdie jaar 'n beroep wou uitlig wat dikwels min erkenning ontvang —veral gedurende die koue wintermaande. Die skool het besluit om die vullisverwyderaars te bederf met nie-bederfbare produkte as teken vanwaardering vir hulle harde werk.

KLEUTERSPAKDIESAKKE

Die kleuters is eers bewus gemaak van die vullisverwyderaars se belangrike rol in die gemeenskap. Aangesien die kindershulle weekliksbuite die skool hoor en sien, was dit 'n natuurlike keuse. Die skool het 'n beroep op ouers gedoen om skenkings saam skool toe te stuur, waarna die kleuters self die sakke help pak het. Die opwinding onder diekinders was tasbaar toe die tydgekom het om die pakkies te oorhandig. Woorde was min toe die kospakkies oorhandig is niemand het so iets verwag nie. Die bestuurder van die vullisspan het genoem dat hy nog nooit in sy beroepsloopbaan

KOSPAKKIESUITGEDEEL VIRBEROEPSWEEK

so 'n gebaarontvang het nie. Die vullisverwyderaars het hulle dankbaarheid teenoor die kinders getoon deur 'n "high five"tegee en die personeel te bedank vir die hartlike skenking

'NBOODSKAPAANDIEGEMEENSKAP

Leef Kidz wil methierdie inisiatief 'n duidelike boodskap oordra: elke persoonsewerk iswaardevol. "Klein dade van dankbaarheid kan 'n groot verskil maak enander inspireer om ook hulwaardering te toon," êBekker.Die skool glo dat

vriendelikheid en respek 'n groter bewegingvan waardering vir noodsaaklikewerkers in gemeenskappe kanaanmoedig. Ditwas nie die laaste keer nie. Leef Kidz beoog om in die toekoms nog soortgelyke projekte aan te pakom gemeenskapswerkers watdikwels ongesiens werk, te erken en te vier. "Deurhierdie projekte wil ons nie net dankbaarheid wys nie, maar ook onskinders leer om ander met respek, vriendelikheid en waardering te behandel," sê Bekker.

Werkers vandie vullisverwyderingsdienstehet die mooi gebaar waardeer
Leef Kidz se kinderswas al te blyomdie harte vandie vullisverwyderaarstesteel

Mensehet gesterf vir stemreg, dus moet jeugkruisie trek

"As jongmens kies ek doelbewus om niete stem nie dit is my demokratiesereg."

Dié jong man se woorde tydens 'n gesprek oor hoe belangrik dit is om te stem, slaan diep.

Met Suid-Afrikasegeskiedenis,hoe durf hy?

Metdie stand van sake in ons land,hoe durf hy?

Hoeveelmense het niehul lewens verloornet vir die regomte stem nie?

Gister hetons Jeugdag gevier, die dag waarop duisende jongmense in 1976 opgeruk het, en baie hul lewens verloor het, teen 'n onregverdige onderwysstelsel. Die opstand wat gewelddadig geraak het –die bekende foto van Hector Pietersonisinmygeheue gegrif –was hul manier om te veg om gehoorteword.

In 'n erawaar slegs 'n selektiewe handjievol mense die reg gehadhet omte stem, was hierdie hul "stem" vir 'n beter toekoms, een waar hulleselfoor hul lot konbesluit.

Nou, hoe dan kan hierdie jong manweier om sy kruisie by die stembus te trek?

Met 'n tekort aan skole, hoëkoste van onderwys, dienslewering wat agteruitgaan (dalknie so erg in die Kaap sooselders in die landnie), korrupsie en 'n hoë werkloosheidssyfer, hoe kanhynie sy sê wilsêter wille van verbetering nie?

DIEREALITEITISEGTERDAT VERSKEIEJONGMENSE, DALKSELFSDIEGROTER MEERDERHEID,DIESELFDEVOEL

"Hoekom?" word hy gevra.

"Want ek stem nie ooreen met enige van die partye se ideale nie ..."

Die realiteit is egter dat verskeie jongmense, dalk selfs die groter meerderheid, dieselfde voel

Ek het daardie selfde woorde en variasies wat op dieselfdeneerkom, al uit ander jongmense se monde gehoor: "Hulle praat nie my taal nie wegbly is ook'nstem, 'n standpunt."

Hoeveelpolitieke partye praatregtigmet die jeug?

Vra jy die een hoekom, is hul antwoord: "vir 'n beter toekoms". Die ander lê klem op ons land se swaar geskiedenis. Maar uit 'n jongeling se oëisnie een van hierdie geldige antwoorde nie.

Nie een van hulle is tydensapartheid gebore nie. Nie een van hulle hetdaardeur geleef nie. Diegeskiedenis iswel vir baie van hulle belangrik, maar ditwordnie meer gesien as 'n geldige rede om 'n dag op te gee om by die stembus tou te staannie Hul besluite word geneem volgens wat hulle vandag hoor en sien.

Nou, wat dan van 'n beter toekoms?

Die meeste sien deur dieslimpraatjies en leëbeloftes van die politici. Hulle sien die dadeendie stand van sake inons land wat getuig van 31 jaar se leëbeloftes vir 'n beter toekoms.

Op sosiale media, die een plek om vandag die jeug te bereik, word diejongelinge ooknie geflous deur diéwat wel daar partypolitiek speel se slim veldtogte nie. Hulle weet goed die politici spring skielik kort voor 'n verkiesing aan diewerk –luister maar net na ma en pa se gesanik daaroor.

Hulle soek dadebywoorde; hulle wildie veranderingeers met hul eieoësien

Diekomendenaweek is registrasienaweekvir die opkomende plaaslike verkiesing.Enterwyl ek die jeug wil aanmoedig om te stem, is ek bevrees daardie woorde gaan op dowe ore val.Soos dieeen gesê het: "wegbly is ook 'n stem".

My versoek aandie jeug: gaan registreer ten minste. Net ingeval jy teen November wel van plan verander en togjou kruisie wiltrek. -CECILIA HUME

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