TygerBurger Tygervallei E-Edition 27 Augustus 2025
WP Media,publisher of TygerBurger,People’s Post and City Vision,and a division of NovusMedia,had a good showing at this year’s AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards,held in Stellenbosch on Friday 22 August Former TygerBurger and People’s Post reporter Samantha Lee-Jacobs featured strongly in several categories,with City Vision reporter Unathi Obose bagging the Vernacular Category.The awards,hosted by the Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ),shone the spotlight on the incredible work done by community journalists across the country,awarding them for work done during 2024 TygerBurger Brackenfell,and Eerste – Elsiesrivier Ravensmead editions obtained fourth and seventh positions respectively in the catogory Newspaper of the Year for free publications,and ninth for Back Pages Editor Cecilia Hume ended sixth in the category for Editorial comment,while Lauren O’Connor-May,a newcomer to the TygerBurger team,came third in the same category for work done at her previous publication.Carina Roux came in sixth for General Photography and eighth for Sports Photograpy.Esme Erasmus ended in sixth place for Investigative reporting with Lee-Jacobs clinching second spot In the Mobile Photgraphy category Lee-Jacobs came in third and Jo Fourie in fourth place Lee-Jacobs also obtained third place in the Hard News section,and fourth in the Human Interest category Kaylynne Bantom of sister publication People’s Post finished sixth in the Hard News category,while sports photographer Rashied Isaacs finished in the fifth spot.Pictured are the Novus Media team after the awards. PHOTO: MABORE SEFARA
. A wine auction will be held from 18:30 at Red Leaf Bistro at Beyerskloof wine farm to raise funds for bursaries to needy learners at Special Needs Adapted Programme (SNAP) Education in Durbanville Tickets at R350 per person include a two-course meal and entertainment Beyers Truter will be the auctioneer and Francois Haasbroek will provide entertainment Send an email to fundraising@snap org.za to buy tickets. Visit http://www.snap org.za or SNAP-Special Needs Adapted Programme on Facebook for more information.
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. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of flavour, fun and local flair at the Kraaifontein Night Market at Kraaifontein Civic Centre on Brighton Road from 16:00 to 21:00 – Entry is free! The Kraaifontein Civic Centre will be transformed into a festive hotspot with loads of amazing local stalls. Contact Garth Gertse on 078 638 1540 for more information.
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. Die Parke-gemeente in Kraaifontein hou basaar met 'n plaastema vanaf 08:30 by die Laerskool Aristea, Kraaifontein. Daar is pret vir die hele gesin: kosstalletjies, speletjies en vermaak, ‘n padstal, geskenke, speelgoed, teetuin met musiek en vele meer Skakel die kerkkantoor by 021 988 5340 vir meer inligting of besoek hulle op Facebook by www facebook.com/ngkparke
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. Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk takes place at the Green Point Common Sports Ground The annual fundraising event, now in its 57th year, continues to inspire thousands of Capetonians to walk for a purpose, raising funds to provide daily nutritious meals to learners in need across the province Entries are now open, with a R100 entry fee which will feed a child both breakfast and lunch for a day Official event T-shirts are available at R150 Only online entries will be accepted, and participation is limited to 8 000 walkers Registration closes at midnight on Sunday 17 August To register or for more information, more visit www.psfa.org.za
. Die VLV-tak Brackenfell Varings, in samewerking met die NG kerk Bellville-Noord, hou 'n spesiale diens om Bybelsondag te herdenk. Ds. Herman Burger lei die diens en René Nel, sirkelpresident, gaan 'n kers aansteek namens al die VLV-lede Die orrelis by die geleentheid is René Ferreira, lid van die Varingtak. Orelmusiek sal reeds van 08:30 in die kerkgebou weerklink en tee sal agterná in die voorportaal voorsien word
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Environmentalist group, Save a Fishie is calling for a ban on plastic lollipop sticks after thousands were discovered over the past few months during beach clean-ups.
"Plastic pollution continues to plague Cape Town’s beaches, with one small yet persistent item now in the spotlight: plastic lollipop sticks," says Zoë Prinsloo, founder of Save a Fishie
Save a Fishie has launched a campaign demanding a ban on these products, citing their dangers to marine life, seabirds, and ecosystems The organisation has launched a petition urging urgent action to ban plastic-stemmed lollipops in South Africa The campaign emphasises that this small shift could mark a significant victory in reducing coastal pollution
“This is one of the easiest environmental victories we can win,” Prinsloo stresses “If we can’t ban plastic lollipop sticks when safe alternatives are already available how can we expect to address bigger plastic challenges?”
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From Melkbosstrand and Bloubergstrand to Sunset Beach and Milnerton, residents and clean-up volunteers know the scene all too well: after heavy rains or storms, plastic debris litters the shoreline
Among bottle caps, polystyrene, and straws, lollipop sticks are a stubborn and recurring find
Over the years, TygerBurger has reported extensively on how these items, flushed through stormwater drains and rivers, wash ashore in large numbers after winter downpours While unsightly, the danger goes far deeper than appearance posing real threats to ocean health
“Plastic lollipop sticks are one of the most common items we collect during clean-ups,” says Prinsloo “They don’t break down, they end up in the food chain, and they’re completely unnecessary because safer alternatives already exist ”
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These small plastic stems, often overlooked, are far from harmless, Prinsloo says Rigid and sharp, they can injure or choke seabirds and marine animals Over time, they fragment into microplastics that enter the food web, potentially affecting human health as well
“Every stick we find is another reminder of how deep the plastic crisis has become,” Prinsloo says “If we cannot phase out such a simple, replaceable product, then what hope do we have for tackling the larger plastic problem?”
Unlike many environmental challenges that require new innovations or major investment, this issue has an immediate fix: paper lollipop sticks Widely available and just as effective for holding sweets, paper options are biodegradable and far less harmful
“There is absolutely no reason for plastic sticks to still be on our shelves,” Prinsloo explains “Paper sticks work perfectly, they’re affordable, and they don’t destroy the environment ”
WHONEEDSTOACT?
Save a Fishie’s campaign identifies clear responsibilities for change:
.Manufacturers: Stop producing plasticstemmed lollipops and commit to paperbased alternatives
.Retailers: Remove plastic versions from shelves and offer only sustainable choices
.Parents, Schools, and Youth Groups: Refuse to buy or distribute plasticstemmed lollipops at events, fundraisers, or as treats
.Government: Enforce legislation banning the manufacture and sale of plastic sticks, in line with global trends phasing out single-use plastics
“Plastic pollution is choking our oceans If we want to protect our beaches, wildlife, and future generations, we need to cut this problem off at the source,” Prinsloo says . Go to https://chng.it/YFb6hgHgMT to sign the petition
Entrepreneurs invited to SBA
Entrepreneurs are invited to a five-day Small Business Academy workshop from Monday 6 October to Friday 10 October at the Stellenbosch Business School's Small Business Academy (SBA) at their Bellpark campus in Bellville Interested people must reply by Saturday 30 August
The workshop will give entrepreneurs practical skills and advice on how to use technology in ways that save time, improve efficiency, and reach new customers Prof Renato Pereira will facilitate the programme He is the Associate Dean for Internationalisation and Research, and Professor of General Management at ISCTE Business School in Lisbon, Portugal
With extensive experience in leadership development and community-based business support, he has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through SBA programmes He is a regular speaker on enterprise development and the role of small businesses in building stronger, more inclusive economies
The workshop is for small business owners wanting to expand, managers or directors in SMEs, or corporate social investment (CSI) managers supporting enterprise development projects
The cost for the workshop is R4 990 and includes workshop materials, welcome packs, breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea daily “Our aim is for participants to walk away with ideas they can use immediately,” adds Prof Armand Bam, Head of the Small Business Academy Development Programme at Stellenbosch Business School
. For more information you can contact Lyndon Julius at lyndon@marchmoonmedia. com
CitytorealignDial-a-Rideservice
The City of Cape Town has confirmed that its specialised Diala-Ride transport service will be realigned from Monday 8 September to focus primarily on transporting persons with severe mobility impairments to and from work The shift, according to Rob Quintas, Mayco member for urban mobility, is a necessary response to an unsustainable financial model and an opportunity to expand access through broader, long-term transport investment
In a statement Quintas explained the reasoning behind the change, citing spiralling operational costs and increasing demand that far exceeds the service’s original design “We agree that mobility is key to independence, dignity and participation in society,” said Quintas “(But) the reality is that we cannot sustain an ever-expanding demand ”
The current cost per Dial-a-Ride trip averages R737, with users contributing only R22 The City subsidises each trip by approximately R515, while the Western Cape Government covers the remaining R200 This amounts to a monthly cost of roughly R31 000 to transport a single user who travels 21 days per month equating to over R370 000 per user annually
“The financial model is unsustainable The service is currently running at a deficit of nearly R1 million per month," Quintas said "We have explored multiple options in trying to secure funding from other sources, but without assistance from National Government, the City has no alternative but to align the service with the available funding ”
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Dial-a-Ride was introduced in 2002 as
R31000
The average monthly cost to transport a single user who travels 21 days per month.
a temporary support mechanism for working individuals with severe mobility impairments, intended to fill the gap until public transport systems became fully accessible Over time, demand expanded beyond the initial scope, including trips for education, healthcare, and social participation creating pressure on limited resources
Quintas clarified that while the City values these needs, it must prioritise livelihoods within constrained budgets
“This decision does not mean we undervalue trips for education, healthcare, or social participation,” he said “(But) within limited budgets, we must prioritise
livelihoods while building the broader system of universal access "
Approximately 260 active users will be affected by the service’s return to its original mandate
ACCESS
In May, Council adopted the Universal Access Policy for Accessible Transport, which commits the City to developing a transport network where all people regardless of ability can move safely and independently The MyCiTi bus service already meets accessibility standards, and the upcoming Phase 2A will extend inclusive access to communities in Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain In parallel, the City is upgrading sidewalks and pedestrian crossings citywide to support children, the elderly, cyclists, and persons using mobility aids Quintas called on national government, employers, and civil society to play their part
The City’s Dial-a-Ride transport service will be realigned from Monday 8 September to focus primarily on transporting persons with severe mobility impairments to and from work
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Blindwinemastertriumphs
Blind wine tasting got a whole new meaning when the Institute of Cape Wine Masters celebrated its first-ever blind graduate among four new Cape Wine Masters, three of whom are from the Western Cape and one from Johannesburg.
Jacques Lombard from Cape Town has made history for being the first blind candidate to participate in the Cape Wine Masters programme He was joined by fellow Cape Wine Master graduates Riaan van der Spuy, cellar master at Swartland Winery, Janine van Zyl, a sommelier and international account manager at global wine and spirits social media agency FirstPour, and Bradley Wood from Johannesburg, a specialist urologist in private practice
Since its inception in 1983 120 Cape Wine Masters to date have achieved this elite self-study qualification, making this year’s achievements all the more remarkable
The new Cape Wine Masters were celebrated at a prestigious awards luncheon hosted by the Institute of Cape Wine Masters on Friday 22 August, together with the Pinotage Association and the Lanzerac Hotel and Spa The 100th anniversary of pinotage and the first bottled pinotage under the Lanzerac label was also celebrated
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After losing his sight in 1996 at the age of 26, Lombard’s introduction to the wine industry came through an invitation by Hermann Kirschbaum, then winemaker at Buitenverwachting, to join Wine Insight, a wine-tasting group for visually-impaired wine enthusiasts
This unique environment, free from influence by labels, brands, or appearance,
honed his reliance on aroma, flavour and texture, skills that proved invaluable in his wine career
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Twenty years later, in 2016, Lombard founded Winebrands, a Cape Town-based wine retail business supported by a dedicated team
A customer’s remark about purchasing only award-winning wines sparked his curiosity about South Africa’s awards system His research revealed that most judges on leading panels were Cape Wine Masters or Masters of Wine, a discovery that inspired him to enrol with the Cape Wine Academy
Progressing through the certificate and diploma courses with distinction, Lombard earned an invitation to join the demanding five-year Cape Wine Masters programme
Throughout his studies he received guidance from no fewer than 84 industry leaders, whose mentorship and generosity he credited as instrumental to his success
For Lombard the Cape Wine Master title is the culmination of a journey defined by resilience, passion and the unwavering belief that wine is best judged by the pleasure it brings in the glass
His dissertation examined the formation, health effects and mitigation of biogenic amines in wine, dispelling common myths about sulphites and highlighting the amine compounds as a key cause of winerelated discomfort
The dissertation investigates the complex role of biogenic amines in wine; nitrogencontaining compounds produced and
broken down in the human body through normal metabolic processes While essential for regulating functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, brain activity, digestion and immune response, these compounds can present significant health risks when consumed in excessive amounts from certain foods and beverages, particularly red wine The research provides an extensive literature review of factors influencing biogenic amine formation in wine, including
microorganisms, terroir, grape cultivar as well as viticultural and cellar practices
Central to their formation is the activity of lactic-acid bacteria, naturally present in the winemaking environment An exploratory consumer survey within the study revealed limited public awareness of biogenic amines and their potential effects, underscoring the importance of education in this area
Beyond wine, Lombard maintains an active lifestyle, training weekly on a tandem bicycle and participating annually in the Cape Town Cycle Tour He lives in Welgemoed with his wife, Petro, and their son, Daniel
Jacques Lombard (left) receives his Cape Wine Masters certificate from Cape Wine Masters ),and Lizette Tolken (chair of the education committee of the Institute of Cape Wine Masters) PHOTO: MATT STOW
Youthvoicestakecentrestage
Bridgetown Theatre Company (BTC) is set to shake things up with the explosive new musical Gen Z.A! Aspire to Inspire, hitting the Artscape Theatre stage on Saturday 30 August, with performances at 15:00 and 19:00
Fast-paced, fearless and bursting with energy, Gen Z.A! is an original production created for and by young South Africans.
Tackling the disillusionment faced by Generations Z and Alpha, the musical takes audiences on an unfiltered journey through the eyes of the youth—complete with comedy, music, dance, and razor-sharp
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. Spring Symphonies at the City Hall: American Flair is on Thursday 28 August at 19:30 Tickets cost R190 to R450 at Webtickets.
. Feedback runs at The Baxter until 30 August A murder mystery and satirical comedy by Andrew Buckland. Tickets from R160 to R230 at Webtickets.
. Total Praise and Worship with Lebo Sekgobela is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 30 August at 18:00 Tickets from R250 at Webtickets.
. A Blues Rock Show with Richard Pryor, Gin Wizards and guests is on Saturday 30 August at 20:00 at Durbanville Golf Club Entry cost R200 Book at Quicket or pay (cash only) at the door
. Klassieke kruispaaie met Lynelle Kenned en Corneil Müller is op Sondag 31 Augustus om 11:00 by die NG kerk Welgemoed. Kaartjies kos R150 by Webtickets.
. Rocco de Villiers en skoolkore van die Hoërskool DF Malan en Laerskool Totius, albei goudwenners in die ATKV-Applous-koorkompetisie, tree op Dinsdag 2 September om 19:00 in die NG kerk Welgemoed op Kaartjies kos R150 by Webtickets.
. Moffie comes to The Baxter Flipside from 2 to 27 September Tickets R240 at Webtickets.
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Catch Gen Z.A! Aspire to Inspire on the Artscape Theatre stage at at 15:00 and 19:00
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The show features a vibrant young cast including Zoey Daniels, Thembalethu Zwele, Kai-Kai Ngbobo, Enrique Lameyer, Tiara Hendricks, Unathi Sabisa, and Zunaid Hendricks. Musical direction comes from Graham Harris of Amper Engels fame
Each performer brings a unique voice and story to the stage From Zoey Daniels’ passion for performance shaped by her mother’s support, to Unathi Sabisa’s journey from AFDA to ACT Cape Town with a dream to uplift through art, and Zunaid Hendricks’ mission to amplify the voices of the voiceless through powerful storytelling—Gen Z.A! is as much a celebration of youth talent as it is a call to action.
The production is made possible through the support of Artscape, the HCI Foundation, Golden Arrow Foundation, and the City of Cape Town.
. Tickets cost R50 and can be booked at Webtickets or at Pick n Pay stores
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. Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris? is at Artscape from 4 to 6 September at 19:00 A musical revue of the songs of Jacques Brel. Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets.
. Irene-Louise van Wyk tree op Vrydag 5 September om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos vanaf R100 tot R140 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. Waseef Piekaan’s Funny Numbers Vol.2 is at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on Friday 5 September at 20:00 Tickets are R150 at Webtickets.
. ’n Pandok se Liefde is te sien by die Baxter-teater van Dinsdag 9 tot Saterdag 13 September Kaartjies vanaf R65 tot R120 is by Webtickets beskikbaar
. The Incredible Journey of Tinkerbell van Tonder met Amanda Strydom en Coenraad Rall op klavier is op Woensdag 10 en Donderdag 11 September om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant te sien. Kaartjies kos R250 Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911
. Mirka tree op Vrydag 12 September om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Die deure open om 18:00 Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
Coenie de Villiers se nuwe album, Luistergoed, sy eerste vrystelling in bykans sewe jaar, is 'n grensverskuiwende versameling liedere waarin woorde die botoon voer
Die eerste vertoning waarin 'n gehoor hierdie nuwe werk regstreeks op die verhoog kan beleef en ten volle geniet, vind op Sondag 7 September om 14:00 in die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville plaas.
"Die Boer is 'n heerlike venue waar 'n mens nuwe werk kan uittoets," sê De Villiers. "Dis 'n 'stiller' vertoning en veel meer intiem. Ek skuif darem ook agter die klavier in vir 'n paar bestaande liedere As 'n mens speel, kan jy nie werklik te veel eksperimenteer nie ” Kaartjies kos R250 . Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Artscape this October
South African music icons Ladysmith Black Mambazo will mark their 65th anniversary with a series of live performances at Artscape from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October The Grammy Award-winning group brings their distinctive vocal harmonies and
performers and promoting South African musical traditions.
The group last performed at Artscape in 2023 to sold-out audiences, and anticipation is high for their return. Their influence extends far beyond South
From left: Zoey Daniels,Tiarra Hendricks,Zunaid Hendricks,Enrique Lameyer and Unathi Sabisa
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Altesaam 16 atlete van die Laerskool Gene Louw het op Saterdag 16 Augustus bitter koue en nat toestande getrotseer om aan die eindronde van die Kaap Metro-landloopkampioenskap by KSUT-Bellville se atletiekkompleks deel te neem.
Ten spyte van ’n uitdagende baan wat plek-plek modderrig en glad was, het vier van die skool se atlete posisies onder die toptien losgehardloop en hul WP-kleure verwerf
In die 2 km-wedloop vir meisies o 9 het
Behati Muller vyfde geëindig en Heili Wessels 10de
In die 2 km-wedloop vir meisies o 10 het Tayla du Toit ’n tweede plek behaal en Megan Louwrens negende
“Ons is besonder trots op hierdie atlete,” sê Tania Rosser, mede-afrigter “Saterdag se toestande was beslis nie kinderspeletjies nie ”
Die vier langasems sal op Saterdag 30 Augustus by die Van der Stelsportkompleks in Stellenbosch aan die Wes-Kaap-kampioenskap deelneem
Die Laerskool Gene Louw se WP-langasems is (van links) Megan Louwrens,Tayla du Toit,Behati Muller en Heili Wessels. FOTO: INGE VAN NIEKERK
Ewan Nel and Hardus Scheepers represented Western Province at the annual u-13 Rugby Craven Week held at Selbourne College in East London in June
These netball players,(from left) Silke Aucamp,Sarah Kate Odendaal,Ghitte Vivier and Emily Kotze,took part in the u-12 and u-13 categories at the Western Cape netball tournament in July
Jade Evans was selected for the WP B girls hockey team and took part in the IPT tournament in Paarl in June
THINKING OUT LOUD
How peaceful would we be if we loved others?
Love your neighbour as you love yourself
Most Christians would know that this is a well-known commandment found in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible
It compels us to treat others with the same level of care, respect, and kindness that we naturally extend to ourselves
This is a sharp contrast to the reality faced in our beloved country today
Whenever you are watching the news or listening to the radio you need to mentally prepare yourself for the worst All we hear is death, rape, murder, violence and other heinous crimes
The Cape Flats is currently bleeding So many senseless killings Families ripped apart
This begs the question then, is this showing love?
Once again, we have political leaders trying to paint a colourful picture, claiming that police have matters under control And that matters are not as bad as they look
If this is the case, why is our president not calling a family meeting to tell us what steps are being taken to stem the killings?
I fail to understand why, even during a crisis such as this, inequality is still rife
On Tuesday 19 August, the parliamentary police portfolio committee chair, Ian Cameron, and two members of parliament came under attack in an attempted hijacking incident in Philippi Within 24 hours, two alleged suspects were apprehended for the crime
Police worked throughout the night to catch the criminals All available resources were deployed to apprehend the perpetrators
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DURING TIMES OF ADVERSITY, IT IS WISE TO NOTE THAT NOT EVERYONE OR EVERYTHING REQUIRES YOUR REACTION OR RESPONSE. ..
A total of 24 hours, that's all it took to get the perpetrators Yet, hijackings are a lived reality for many Capetonians
Some rape survivors are still awaiting the police to arrest the culprits Some murderers are still roaming the streets
These MPs were not told that there are no police vehicles available They were not turned away and told to provide proof of the incident They were not made to wait for hours or even treated like the perpetrator
This is the service some ordinary South Africans are met with when they set foot at some police stations
I am in no way trying to downplay what these MPs experienced It is horrific, and no one should have to go through that Isn't it time that the police and those in leadership positions sit around the table, admit that they have failed in their mandate and get back to the drawing board?
How many more mass murders should be reported on? How many more communities should live in fear?
Instead of spending on projects that never come to fruition, create more job opportunities Make education more affordable so that young people can obtain degrees and become employable Invest in educational institutions
As we live in hope that the powers that be wake up soon and act Let us start by ourselves Practice more patience and tolerance with one another
How peaceful this nation would be if we obeyed the commandment to love our neighbour as we love yourself?
-KAYLYNNEBANTOM
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When Ricardo Duarttee from Bellville, SA 7s player and former learner from Stellenberg High School, affectionately known as Tricky Ricky, joined the Blitzboks in 2022 and made his debut in Dubai, he believed his touch rugby background had the biggest impact on his rugby career. He is going to be more involved in coaching clinics and tournaments
"If it wasn't for touch rugby, I would never have developed the ability to take on the role of playmaker for the Springbok 7s team
“I've been playing touch rugby since primary school - every day before school, during first and second break, and even barefoot in the street when friends came over Even if you scraped the skin off your toes, you kept on playing," he says STARTEDFROMTHEBOTTOM
When he was expelled from Paarl Gymnasium and Paarl Boy's High Schools, he was told by many that his rugby career was over
"I joined Stellenberg High School in Bellville in 2015 and had no idea that it would be the place where my rugby would develop the most
“I was unaware of the competitive touch rugby league in the northern and southern suburbs, but Pierre Bosman from the Vikings touch rugby team, father of Christian and Eugene Bosman, Andries Carstens and Frankie van den Heever from the Warriors Sports Academy, brought a group of Stellenberg rugby boys together
"Every Monday night after rugby practise we would rush off to our touch rugby games in Kuils River, Brackenfell or Kraaifontein Rugby Clubs, and on a Thursday night again after training
with the school, we would rush to play at Central Park in Century City," he says
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They enjoyed touchies so much that they entered the Hot Summer of Touch Rugby Tournament, played every December on beaches across the Western Cape from Camps Bay and Macassar to Strand, Kleinmond, Struisbaai, Stilbaai, Mossel Bay and Hartenbos
"In 2020 Craig Wesley Wood invited me to train with the Warriors of Christ, a professional touch team formed by players from Heidelberg, Macassar and Strand
“During the Covid 19-lockdown we trained every Wednesday and Sunday on the beach for at least two hours I was humbled every single day by the talent around me," Duarttee says In 2022 he sold his car to pay for the Stellenbosch Academy of Sports Sevens programme and then realised how much those beach touch rugby sessions had given him a massive edge
"Coach Philip Snyman noticed it and six months later I was offered a contract to join the Springbok Sevens Academy Three months later I got the opportunity to make my debut for the Blitzboks in Dubai
"I am going to be more involved in In2Touch tournaments and coaching clinics to plough back and interested parties can contact Grahame Bobrow on info@touchrugby co za or on 082 492 3683," he says
IMAA Kickboxers Shine at kickboxing regional trails
This past weekend, athletes from International Martial Arts Academy brought the heat at the Cape Town Kickboxing Trials
From first-time full contact fights to seasoned wins, it was a proud showcase of skill, heart, and true IMAA grit
All the athletes have been selected to compete and represent Cape Town Kickboxing at the Western Cape Kickboxing Championships in October
.Avril Stephens (Veteran) earned Gold
in Light Contact (Tatami), and Silver for Semi Contact (Tatami), Silver for Kick Light (Tatami)
. Raquel Stephens (Senior) earned a Silver for Full Contact and Gold for Light Contact
. Christopher Verster (Junior) earned a Bronze for Light Contact (Tatami) and Bronze for Kick Light (Tatami)
. Morgan van Nooy (Senior) earned a Silver for Full Contact (Ring), Gold for Light Contact (Tatami), and Gold for Kick Light (Tatami)
Ricardo Duarttee in action during a touch rugby
Avril Stephens (Veteran),Raquel Stephens (Senior),Christopher Verster (Junior),Coach Jaun Naudé,Morgan van Nooy (Senior),Sensei Monique Morrison-Hagen
