TygerBurger | Tygervallei | E-edition | 29 April 2026

NeweraforBellvilleStadium

The City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee has approved amajor private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athleticstrack and Velodrome, clearing the way for a public-privatepartnership to transformthe 11.47-hectare site into apremier sporting and economic hub. The recommendation will now go to City Council for final approval.Under the proposal, the City will lease theathletics track and velodrome to the

“Afteryearsofcarefulworkandnegotiation,theCity hasfinallyreachedadealthatwillupgradetheBellville athleticstrack

-Mayor GeordinHill-Lewis

successful bidderfrom a2009 tender on along-term basis, with thedeveloper responsible for upgradingthe facilities and their

continued operation as event venues

The upgrade will create a world-class, multi-purpose indoor arenawithseating capacity of approximately 14 000 to 18 000 spectators, alongside amodern, competition-compliant athletics surface with improved spectator facilities and accessibility. TOPAGE2

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. Die Oostenberg Horticultural and Industrial Societyhou van09:00 tot13:00 'n Chrysanthemum-blommeskou in diesaalvan dieAnglikaanse kerk (StGeorge TheMartyr) in Sarepta. Ongeveer 200 Chrysanthemums (krisanteenasters) saluitgestal word.Die blomme salnáafloop vandie skou te koop wees (kontant of kaartbetalingswelkom). Daar sal ook stalletjiesweeswat verversingsverkoop.Kontak Charles Summers by 073807 2350 virmeerinligting . TheDurbanville CraftMarket will host itsmonthly market from 09:00to14:00 —this time focused on children.A scavenger hunt will startat10:00and participation will be free forchildren. Therewillbe 24 entries with 24 prizes,thus everyentrywillwin aprize. Thewinners will be announced at 12:00 Visitors canbrowsearoundthe market forthe best in handmade craftsorenjoy eats from the food stalls, whilelistening to alovelymusic performancebyJerry Fourie. Phone Anni Theron on 066059 7251 formore informationabout the market.

SUNDAY3MAY

. Edgemead’sLargest Indoor Secondhand Market willheldatthe Edgemead Community Hall, 83 EdgemeadDrive from 08:00to14:00.Therewillbeloads of bargains

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. Die NG kerk Bellville-Wes bied'ndans en kuier saam metChristoenCobus Snyman aanom18:00 tenbatevan hul uitreiknaMalawië.‘nVerskeidenheid soppeenbroodtjiessal saam met ‘n glasiesjerrie bedienword. Gastekan ookhuleeie piekniekmandtjieen drinkgoed saambring. KosteisR200ofbetaalR180 perpersoon met ‘n tafelbespreking vir agtmense Kinders (2-12)betaalR100(onder2 gratis). Kontak Maryke by 071643 2239 vir meerinligting.Kaartjies is beskikbaarbydie kerkkantoorofstuur ‘n e-posaan navraag@bellvillewes.ng.org.za.

. MdzanandaAnimal Clinic and Shelterwillhost itsannual gala dinner and auctionat18:30 at the TwoOceans Aquarium,celebrating three decades of servicetoKhayelitsha's animals and community. The fundraising event willfeature PippaHudson as host withauctioneerGuy McDonaldleading aliveauction of exclusive itemsand experiences.Entertainment willincludea performancebythe Isibane Se Afrika Choir during the pre-drinksreception. Guests willenjoya two-coursedinnerwith complimentary wineand dessert.Tickets areavailable at Quicketorcontact fund@mdzananda.co.za

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. Die TygerbergTuin- en Blommeklub kombyeen by dieNGkerkParow Welgelegen (LaProvencestraat 47, Welgelegen) om 09:30vir 10:00. DiesprekersisAlthea Higham(Parallel demonstrasie) en MarcoMoors vanLowensvlei Blomplaas(Snyblomme). Dietema vandie blommekunskompetisie is Elegansie.Tee word vanaf 09:30 bedien. Kontak BeatrixLambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864vir meerinligting

SATURDAY30MAY

. TheDianna JacksonFoundationwillhosta CommunityMarketDay from 10:00to15:00atthe SummerGreens Community Centre, 22 TinkersRoad, SummerGreens. Theevent will featurelocal vendors, food stalls,handmadecrafts, fashion, musicand family-friendlyentertainment. Free entry.For more informationcontactCJJackson on WhatsApp 072 8301966.

FRIDAY12JUNE

. TheMitchells PlainUnitedResidents Association (Mura) willbehaving aGolf Dayaspartofthe area's 50thanniversarycelebrations. It willbeheldatthe RoyalCapeGolf Club on Friday12June.The eventwill caterfor 120players over six to eight waterholes. Mura is in need of prizes, waterholesponsors, contents for goodie-bags,and auctionitems forthe prize-giving dinners.Ifyou wouldliketotakepart, donateorfor moreinformation, contact NormanJantjesat 083628 4421

Prof Lizelle vanWyk, aneonatologist at Stellenbosch University, in thepaediatric unit of theTygerbergHospital, aunit that receives a lotofsupport from the TygerbergHospital Children’sTrust and its supportersand donors. Here VanWyk is seen withanew Consona N7 RT2Neonatal Package Ultrasound thatthe trust had donated to the hospital.

Trustcelebrates 25thanniversary withGalaevent

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Agaladinner and fundraising event arebeing planned forlater this year to mark25years of the Tygerberg Hospital Children's Trust.

Louise Theron, chief executive, says this milestone event marks aquartercenturyofdedicated service to enhancing paediatric andneonatalhealthcare at Tygerberg Hospital. The elegantevening will bringtogether supporters, healthcare professionals, donors,and community leaders to celebrate the trust’s impact while raisingvital funds for the future, Theronsays Guests can expecta sophisticated threecourse dinner, live entertainment, and an excitingauction andraffle, all in support of adeeply meaningfulcause. Theron says for25years, the trust has played apivotal role in enhancing healthcarefor young patients and their families. The gala event aims to build

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"After years of carefulwork and negotiation, the City has finally reached adeal that will upgrade the Bellville athleticstrackand retain it as apublic facility, while also upgrading the Velodrome into aworld-class concertand eventsspace," said MayorGeordinHillLewis.

50-YEARLEASEAGREEMENT

The lease runs for an initial 50 years with aconditional 10-yearrenewal option. Public accessand continued public ownership remain fundamental to the transaction structure.

The developerwill alsopurchase identified vacantplots for mixed-use development surrounding the Velodrome and athleticstrack, including retail, commercial and residential opportunities.

James Vos,Maycomember for economic growth, said thedevelopment would unlock the velodrome's full potential whilst generatingsignificanteconomic benefits for Bellville CBD and the broader N1 economic corridor. Thedevelopment follows acomplexlegal journey. Council originally awardedTender 22Q/2008/09 to thesuccessfulbidderin2009, but the first setofagreements were later set aside in arbitration after challenges arising from theCovid-19lockdown.

Recent negotiations have now resulted in new contracts with necessary technical amendments whilst fully complying with theCity's legal obligationsand supply chainmanagementregulations.

The Bellville upgrade forms part of wider planstoimprove athleticsfacilities across Cape Town. Following a2021 athletics study, the City aims to upgrade six Regional Recreational Hubs and build anew facility in Westridge, Mitchells Plain. Planned upgradesinclude Vygieskraal

on thislegacy by raising funds for lifesaving medical equipment. Theevent, in collaboration with the Ingamu Foundation, will also support the Children’sSoup Kitchen in Wesbank near Kuils River,she says.

"Thefeeding scheme for children in Wesbank is run by Ingamu and a percentage of the evening's proceeds will go towards this initiative. We will then purchase better equipment and add alittle extra each month to make feeding easier, especially in colder months,"says Lee-Ann Garcia, chief executive.

TheIngamu Foundation partnered with Synergy Café to host the gala event which takes place on Saturday 20 June at the Synergy Café and Catering at the Stellenbosch University's Tygerberg Campus, Francie van ZijlDrive, Parow. . Ticketscosts R950 perperson; it includesa three-coursedinnerand areavailable at info@ synergycafeandcatering.co.za

Impressions and plans of the upgraded Velodrome event venue.

Stadium in Athlone, Mandela Parkin Khayelitsha, and Jan Burger in Parow. Upgrades worth over R60million have already been completed at Wesfleur Sports Ground and Blue Downs Stadium. Francine Higham, Mayco member for community services and health, confirmed that Jan Burger would receive an estimated R60million track and spectator stand upgrade, followed by aphased multi-purpose centre development costing approximately R80million. Whilst the existing cycling track cannot be retained as part of the Velodrome redevelopment,the City plans to upgrade Vygieskraal Stadium as acentral cycling hub, with aR20 million upgrade planned for 2026/27.

Durbanvillewins bringhomegold

Three of the 13 gold medals won by South African sauvignon blanc wines at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026 (CMB 20206), held earlier this monthinVaraždin, Croatia, are for wines from the Durbanville wine valley.

Of the three two medals werewon by Diemersdal Wine Estate, forits Diemersdal The Journal SauvignonBlanc 2024and Diemersdal Wild Horseshoe SauvignonBlanc 2024, and one from DurbanvilleHills, for its Durbanville Hills SauvignonBlanc 2025.

Amongthe South African gold medal winners only two wine farmsmanaged to win two gold medals each.

The other was Alvi’s Drift with its Alvi's Drift221 Sauvignon Blanc 2025 and Alvi’s Drift Signature Sauvignon Blanc 2025.

The other local gold medalwinnerswere:

. Sweef Sauvignon Blanc 2025

. Convergence Bay SauvignonBlanc 2025;

. Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2025;

. GhostCorner Wild Ferment 2024;

. Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2025;

. Escapades Sauvignon Blanc 2023

. Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2024;

. Zorgvliet Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025

THREE OF SA’S GOLDMEDALS WONBYDURBANVILLE WINES

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This latestinternational results underline the strengthening of South Africa’s sauvignon blanc position as one of themost dynamic sauvignon-producing countries on the global stage.South Africa did notonly increase its number of entries, butalso its gold medal tally, according to amedia release by Sauvignon Blanc SouthAfrica.

Exclusively dedicated to wines made fromthe sauvignon grape variety, this benchmarkcompetitionbrought together nearly 1000 samplesfrom 25 countriesthis year.

No fewer than 50 internationalexperts took part in the blind tastings from 7to 9April, once again confirmingthe high standards and diversity of acompetition that hasbecome aglobal reference. SouthAfrica recordeda12,5% rise in entries,reflecting growingproducer confidence and strong engagement with the competition.More significantly, it secured 30 medals —including oneGrand Gold and13Gold —reinforcing that this growth is firmly rooted in quality.

The Vinolok Troph RevelationAward for AfricanSauvignon tothe Alvi’sDrift Reserve

Blanc 2024. The wine coveted Grand Goldm exceptionalwines that

Scavenger hunt forchildren at amonthlymarket

The Durbanville Craft Market will host its monthly market on Saturday 2May from 09:00 to 14:00 —thistime focused on children.

Ascavengerhunt will start at 10:00 and participation will be free for children. There will be 24 entries with24prizes, thus every entry will win aprize. The winnerswill be announced at 12:00.

All creative children are invited to apply for astall space at no cost.

BESTINHANDMADECRAFTS

Visitors can browse around the market for the best in handmade crafts or enjoy eatsfrom thefood stalls, while listening to alovely music performance by Jerry Fourie

Therewill be afundraising stall for a high school pupil who will be flying to Germany as an exchangestudent.

Charitystalls are in need of support with thecold winterahead. Fisantekraal Animal Welfare will have apre-loved stall and Capetonians Against Animal Abuse a stall all aboutcats.

Crafters are invited to jointhem, stall fees only R100. All fees are donated to welfare.

Registered charities may join at no charge

DEDICATEDTOHELPTHOSEINNEED

The markethas been part of the Durbanville community for 40 years, dedicated to helping those in need, and charities.

Themarket is held at 5Louw Street

durbanvillecraftmarket@gmail.com.Phone AnniTheronon066 0597251for more informationabout themarket

LaerskoolWelgemoed vier Wêreldboekedag

Die gees van Wêreldboekedag het verlede week deur die gange van Laerskool Welgemoed versprei toedie hele skoolgemeenskap saamgesnoer het om die vreugde van lees te vier. Die dag se hoogtepunte hetbegin met "Juffrou Boekebekkie" wat die jongste leerders in gr. 1met haar boeiende storietydmeegevoer het na fantasiewêrelde vol avontuur. Intussen is dieg.4-tot 7-leerdersvergas met 'n inspirerende toespraak deur die

gevierde Afrikaanse skrywerJacoJacobs, watsypassie vir die geskrewe woord met die jong gehoor gedeel het. 'n Kreatiewehoogtepuntwas die boekomslag-ontwerpkompetisie waar leerders hul artistieke talenteten toon gestelhet deur oorspronklike boekomslae te skep.

Diesuksesvol georganiseerde geleentheid het daarin geslaag om 'n nuwe waardering vir literatuur by jong lesers aan te wakker.

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Sanette Carrick (ThriveWell); Anelda Jonker(SACBWLocal Business Leader Cape Town Branch); ZoeBorchards,(Badisa); Adrie Jurgensen(Badisa)and Elistia Evertson (Elistia EAttorneys).

Badisajoinsbusinessnetwork

Child welfare organisationBadi-

sa hasbecome amemberofthe

South African Council for Business Women (SACBW), asignificant step in supporting female leadership and community development in South Africa.

The partnership represents anatural alignmentfor Badisa,where morethan 80% of the workforce consists of women.

“When more than 80% of your workforce is made up of women, you don’t justtalk aboutempowerment: you live it,” said Adrie Jurgensen, director ofmarketing, communications and fundraisingat Badisa.

“That’s why Badisa’s recent membership with the SouthAfrican Council for Business Women is anatural fit.”

The announcement was made after Badisa’s participation in aSACBW Cape TownChapter gathering on 21 February at Koffie Therapy in Tygervalley.The event featured guest speaker Amelia Visagie, author of “Oops! IBloomed Again!”,

SOCIAL SERVICESORGANISATION TAKESSTEP TO SUPPORT FEMALE LEADERSHIP

who shared insights on personal and professional growth.

EXPANDINGNETWORKSACROSS THREEPROVINCES

Badisarepresentatives Adrie Jurgensen andPR and Events coordinator Zoe Borchards attended the gathering alongsidefellow business leaders including Anelda Jonker fromSACBW’s Cape Town branch, Sanette Carrickfrom Thrive Well,and Elistia Evertson from Elistia EAttorneys.

The event concluded with the distributionofplanting kits to attendees andcertificatepresentations to SACBW members,symbolising growth and achievement within the network.

Badisaoperates 134 audited programmes across the Western, Northern andEastern

Cape,focusingonprevention, protection and care.The organisation reaches more than onemillion people each year and maintainsLevel 1B-BBEE status whilst beingfully Section 18A compliant.

SACBW,established in 1985, operates as anational network connecting women in business andleadership across South Africa.

The organisation runs chapters in cities and small towns, promoting women’s roles in driving local economiesand building communitieswhilst providing space for knowledge sharingand creating lasting social andeconomicimpact.

The partnership between Badisa and SACBW reinforces both organisations’ commitment to supporting women’s leadership andstrengthening community networks throughoutSouth Africa.

MargitenFrankbySuidoosterfees

Frank Opperman en Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck is te sien in dieverhoogstuk Eerste vir Alles hierdie naweek by die Suidoosterfees.

Die gedugteakteurs span kragte saam om dieoorspronklike “powercouple”tevertolk in ’n klassieke gevalvan “he said, she said”. Eeue nadat hulle uit die paradysgesmytis, besin Adam en Evaoor die huwelik.Kyk hier,dit wasnie maklikomdie proto-paartjieteweesnie,hoor? Allesmoes vir die eerstekeeruitgepluisword: liefde, kinders en huishou. Nou dat die laatlammetjiedie huis gaan verlaat,het Adam en Evaweerbinnekort net mekaar virgeselskap.Sien hullekansvir nog‘n honderd jaar saam en salhul sondeshulle ontsien? Ná baie goed en kwaad het Adam en Evavir oulaas ‘n appeltjie met mekaar te skil.

Eva(Meyer-Rödenbeck), ’n gefrustreerde kunstenaar,kry uiteindelik ’n beurt om haar kant vandie storie te vertel, die liefde enleedvan die eerstemoeder en huisvrou. Adam (Opperman) glo ook nie hy’t dit maklikgehad nie,die handboek vir

TONEELSTUK HANDEL OOR DIE LIEF EN LEED VANSAAM OUDWORD

menswees is eersnásytyd geskryf. Hierdie romantiesekomedie gaan oor ou bene saam maak, veralaseen dieander ’n ribbebeen skuld.

Wessel Pretorius is verantwoordelik virdie teks en regie.Die stuk is 'n gesamentlike produksievan dieSuidoosterfees en dieVrystaat-kunstefees met ondersteuningvan dieHet Jan MaraisNationale Fonds. Dievertoningsbydie Suidoosterfees is in die Little Theatreopdie Universiteit vanKaapstad se Hiddingh-kampusopVrydag1Mei om 20:00, asook Saterdag 2enSondag3Mei om 12:30 Kaartjiesisbeskikbaar by Webtickets . Diestuksal ookop4 en 9Junie en van13tot 19 Augustus by DieBoer-teaterrestaurant op die plankewees. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 9791911.

LEWENSKIEKIE

Waddehel? Nee, regtig, watgaanaan?

Ek vang myself gedurig dat ek wonder of die wêreld stapelgek geraak het. Soosinabsoluut... hierdie is 'n gesinspublikasie en daarom moet ek versigtig wees hoe ek my uitdruk. Maar ek kandeesdae nie meer onderskei wat komedie of wat realiteitisnie. Veralnou dat dit open season vir politiekeryis, met die plaaslike verkiesing op die horison Komekgee 'n paar voorbeelde. Die burgemeesterskandidaatvir Johannesburg, Helen Zille, gaan snorkel in 'n slaggat in 'n straat. Volgens die inwoners is die gat jarereeds daar.Nou my vraagis, word ons nie op laerskool reeds geleer stilstaande water is gevaarlik nie?

Maardis die opvolgstorie watmy laat kopkrap. Die Johannesburgse munisipaliteit reageer op 'n "dringende basis" om die gat te fix. In Suid-Afrika is drie jaar dalk spoedig, veral as jy inag neem dat sommige regeringsprojekte nooit klaar gemaak word nie. Of as dit voltooi word is dit miljarde oor begroting. 'n Sprekende voorbeeld hiervan isdie herbouingvan die parlement, wat'npaar jaargelede tot op die grond afgebrand het. Die parlementisdie hoogste wetgewende liggaam in meeste demokratiese lande. In ander woorde, wette word daargemaak, wat dandeur die samelewing gehoorsaam moetword. Dus, as jy nou soos ek reken jy is 'n normale mens, sal jy ditnie waagom geld wat vir hierdie liggaam se herbouing gebruikmoet wordteverduister nie. Hou my bier, sê die mense wat daarmee vertrou word om die hart van ons demokrasie te herbou. Daar word berig datdie projek, wat reedsvier jaar sloer, se begroting reeds van die aanvanklike R2,1 miljardtot R4,6 miljard gegroei het. Nou wat is vandie uitgawes wat tothierdie styging lei?

EKWIL’NPAARALIENSNOOI OM’NPAARSUID-AFRIKANERS OOKTEKOMHAAL

Na bewering is daar R86 849 vir grondboontjiebotter betaal en R80 000 elk op vissmeer en vlapoeier. Gelukkigwas die gedroogdebone glo slegs R30 000 werd. Ek het soveel vrae. Meng jy die grondboontjiebotter, vissmeer en vlapoeier saam om 'n tipesement te vorm waarmee jy dan die bakstene aan mekaar vassit? Op 'n ernstige noot, waddehel?! Maaknie saakhoe jy dit aan my verduideliknie, daarisgeen manier dat ek sal glo enige van hierdie produkte is noodsaaklikom enige gebou, wat nog te sê die parlement, te herbou nie. Al woord wat by my opkomisdie vermetelheid. "The audacity," sal die Engelsman verklaar,omdie plek te besteel waar die wette gemaak word. Is dit normaal? Gebeur dit in ander landeook? Beslis,veral in Donald Trump se Amerika. Trump plaas 'n kunsmatige intelligensie-prentjie, wat homasJesus uitbeeld op X. Dit te midde van 'n oorlog wat hy beginhet,gespog het dit salgou verby wees en nouweet hy nie hoe om homself daaruit te wurm nie. Hy spoghy hetdie Straatvan Hormoes oopgemaak, maar dit was oop voordat die oorlogbegin het. Intussen lees sy oorlogsminister glo 'n vers uit die Bybel, maar dit is eintlik 'n opgemaakte vers uit'nfliek.Endie hoofvan die FBI is so dronk dat hy sy wagwoord vir sy rekenaar vergeet en daarom dink hy is uitsydiens ontslaan. Asof dit niegenoeg is nie, ondersoek die Amerikaanse regering die dood of verdwyning van 11 wetenskaplikes wat aanhoogsgeheime projekte,waaronder projekteoor buiteruimtelike wesens,werk. Ek wil die aliens nooi om 'n paar SuidAfrikaners ook te kom haal. Vir padkos is daar grondboontjiebotter,vissmeer -BRENDENRUITER

DIEOGGENDSTONDHETGOUDINDIEMOND: ’n Goue sonsopkoms verf die oggendlug in ’n rykpalet vanwarmkleureoor dieTygerberg,soosgesien vanaf Bloubergstrand.Dielig breek stadig deur die horison en skep ’n rustige,ampermagiese toneel watdie begin van’nnuwedag aankondig. FOTO:CHRISTA ROSSOUW

Soaring pricesput houses outofreach

Cape Town residents acrossall income brackets arestrugglingwith housing affordabilityasmunicipal ratesand taxes continue to rise, according to Leon vanZyl, chair of the Western Cape PropertyDevelopment Forum (WCPDF)

In the forum’slatest newsletter addressing the housingcrisis, vanZyl warned that affordabilitychallenges, onceconfined to lowerincome groups, arenow affecting the middleclass as propertyprices soarthroughout the region.

“In response, some commentators are calling forpricecontrolsand land-value taxation to cross-subsidisehousing. Others arguethat short-term rentals arereducing availablehousing stock. Stillothers blame risingoperational costs, particularlyhighermunicipal rates and taxes, and point to an increasingly bloatedpublic administration as the root cause,”hewrites.

But housing affordabilityisnot unique to Cape Town; priceescalations in surroundingtowns such as Stellenbosch, Paarl and even as farafieldasGeorge and Mossel Bayconfirmthat affordability is abroader regional challenge, drivenby both demand and supplychallenges

STRONGDEMANDMEETSSUPPLY CONSTRAINTS

TheWestern Cape’s appeal as an internationally recognised destination is drivinghealthy market demand. VanZyl cited the region’snatural beauty, superior governancecompared to otherparts of South Africa, and its attractiveness

to internationalcompanies seeking an Africanpresence, such as Amazon

“And,measuredonaninternational scale, theCapeisaffordable when compared to otherinternational addresses.Plus, withthe message of good governanceand abetterlife, comesthe message of potentialemployment opportunities, leadingto mass semigration across alllevelsofincome.”

However, supply-sidechallenges areexacerbatingthe crisis.Despitethe Western Cape’s reputation forgood governance, vanZyl criticisedexcessive redtapeand associatedcosts

“Manywould agreethat theWestern Cape is exceptionallygood at crossing every‘t’ anddotting every‘i’ when it comes to statutoryapprovals fornew development.Thiscreates the perception that thegoverningculture is oneof: ‘It’seasier to saynothantosay yes’,” he observed.

“With publicsectorsalaries andjob security often exceedingthose in the private sector,bureaucrats arefrequently criticised forlackofurgencyindelivery, prioritising cleanauditsoverimplementation. However, sinceclean audits seem to be thepoliticaldifferentiatorcelebrated by politicalleadership, canone blame thebureaucratsfor the politicalculture ofclean auditabove delivery?Red tape isarealchallenge in the Cape,and the cost of timeisdirectly reflected in the cost of housing,” he wrote.

Land availabilityremains another significantcostdriver,historically addressedthrough greenfieldexpansion Whilst municipalities now advocatefor densification due to operational cost

concerns,politicalresistancefromexistingresidents posesobstacles

“Municipalities nowargue fordensification, sinceoutward expansion brings additional municipal operational cost implications. Changes in technology and resultantcostreductions, specifically in privateelectricity generation andwater treatment, challenges this argument to some extent,but one must also remember that theseadvances cause municipalities to lose theirmonopolyon

utility provision,”henotes.

Theobvious solution to land availabilityistostart with releasing state-owned land, followed by acritical review of why densification does not naturally occur on privately-owned land

“Althoughthe City of Cape Town has made progress in releasing surplus land ensuring that it is ultimately used for affordable housing remainsdifficult.

One of the biggest obstaclesispolitical resistance from existing voters who

prefer to preserve thestatusquo.Despite itsliberal reputation, theCape is farmore conservative than most wouldcareto admit,” he writes.

CONSTRUCTIONCOSTS ADDPRESSURE

Building material costsfurther compound theproblem, as fewmaterialsare produced locallyinthe Western Cape

“Materialsdelivered at scalein Gauteng arebrokenintosmaller quantities forCape projects, with transport costsand markupsadded along theway,” vanZyl explained.

Combined with higher labour costs, stricter site controls,and rising fuel expenses, construction costsinthe Western Cape significantly exceed those in other provinces.

Rather than seekingsimplesolutions, vanZyl called foramultifaceted approach encompassing land availability, statutoryrights reform, services provision,financestrategies, andbuilding cost management

“Housing activistsoften search forthe silver bullettoaddress housing affordability,but none exist,” he concluded, dismissing suggestions that addressing short-term rentalsorimplementing land-value capturewouldprovide magicalsolutions.

Theforum chair’s letter highlights the complex interplay of factors contributing to theWestern Cape’s housing crisis, suggesting that sustainablesolutions willrequirecoordinatedaction across multiplefrontsrather than piecemeal interventions.

The Old Apostolic Church isdisposing redundant vehicles suchasa Mercedez Benz GLC 220 dFLand VW

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Place: The Old Apostolic Church 13 Marimba Crescent Sonstraal Heights Durbanville

Viewing session: By Appointment between 09:00 and 14:00

Contact:Janine Olivier021 975 7676

Tender Closes: Thursday 14th of May 202612h00

The tender box and forms are available in the reception areaatthe above address.

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