TygerBurger | Tygervalley | E-Edition | 11 March 2026

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. DieCapeWelsh Choir tree op by dieTrans-50 Panorama Palms-aftreeoordinUys Krige-rylaan, Panorama.Die geleentheid begin om 19:00 en kos R60 perpersoon.Bespreek by 021930 6035 . PetraMüllersedigbundel Die aandagvan jou oë —gedigte vir die liefde word by diebyeenkoms vandie Durbanville-Poësiekring bespreek. Dr.Christa Thom saldie bespreking doen. Ditbegin om 10:00 in dieDurbanville-biblioteeksaal.Toegang is gratis en R50vir besoekers, ligteverversingsingesluit.Kontak Lesley vander Vyverbyteachervdv@gmail.comof 083460 4571 met navrae of om te bespreek.

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. U3A Tygerbergwillmeet at the Stellenberg Gemeenteonthe corner of MountainViewand Edelweiss Drive, Stellenberg. This month’sspeaker is marine ecologist Prof WilliamFronemanfrom UCTwho will speak on the topic “Understanding the impact of global changeonmarine and estuarine ecosystemfunctioning”.Doorsfor the meetingwill open at 09:00 forall.EntryR20 forvisitorsand R10 formembers.

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. DiekykNET Buite-ekspo Wes-Kaapworddie naweek van13tot 15 Maart weer op dieplaas Môreson net buiteMalmesburyaangebied. Diehooffokus val op tallebuitelewe-uitstallers watvan dienuutsteprodukte tans beskikbaarindie buitelewe-, kampeer-en 4x4-markuitstal soos watdie koper ditindie praktyk sougebruik.Dagbesoekerkaartjies wisselvan R30 vir kinders totR120vir volwassenes, afhangend vandie dag. Daar is ooknaweekpakkette.Dit is beskikbaarby Open Tickets, www.ekspo.co.za en ookbydie hekke tydens dieekspo.Besoek www.ekspo.co.za vir meer inligting.

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. DieOppiehoek-basaarworddeurdie NG kerk Durbanville-Bergsig op sy perseel op diehoekvan Boland- en ProteaweginDurbanville aangebied. Dieheerlikeoutydse kerkbasaarduurvan 08:00 tot 15:00.Kom kuier, smul en genietdie dagsaamby verskeie stalletjies watonder meer gebak, pasteie en pannekoek totjaffels, boereworsrolle,roosterkoeke, koeksisters en basaarpoedingsverkoop, asookvermaak bied vir oud en jonk.

. TheFrancophonie Food and CultureFestival returnstoCapeTownfrom10:00 to 17:00 at the BelgianResidence, Newlands. Nowinits fifth year thisfree, familyfriendly festivaloffers an engaging celebrationofFrench language,culture, and creativity. Exploremorethan 60 stalls offering authentic food, artisanalproducts, and cultural displaysfromacross theFrancophone world. Free entrance. Parkingwillbe availableatKirstenbosch Cottages, witha free shuttle servicetothe festival.

. Families struggling to access special needsservices in theWestern Cape will have the opportunity to connect with dozens of supportproviders under one roof at an expo heldatthe Cheré BothaSchool, 20 Meerlust Street,Oakglen, Bellville,from09:00 to 12:00. Theevent is open to schools,educators, parentsand caregivers who supportindividualswith special needs.

. TheNederduitsch Hervormde kerk will be holding aFoodmarket at RobbenRoad, Melkbosstrand from 09:00 —oxtailpotjie, pancakes, croquettes, puddings and much more.For more infocontact 082806 8396

. TheWestern Cape LionClubs arehaving an Open Dayfrom10:00 at the Lions Hall in Dorrey street Protea Heights. Learnabout the Lions eight pillarsof servicing the community.The daypromisesfun forthe whole family,including ajumping castleand games forthe children, food stalls and more Entryisfree. TheRural Child charityshop in Brackenfellwillhosta free Winter 2026 launch event featuring sustainablefashion shopping and styling advice. Theevent willtakeplace between 11:00 and 13:00 at their shop at OkavangoJunction in Kenwil Drive. Fundsraisedsupportrural children through the Goedgedacht Trust Path OntoProsperity Centres.

. Thenextbook sale at the Andries OlivierDurbanville QuadriplegicCentre takesplace between 09:00 and 14:00 at thecentre at 18 Hafele Street in Durbanville.The book sale features an extensiveselection of affordablebooksfromR5and covers ahugevariety of budget-friendlypricedbooks. Expect to find amassive varietyofgenres and curated qualityreads. Thereis also “R1-a-laugh” promotiononcartoon booksincluding Madam &Eve,Snoopy and Garfield. Allproceeds raised directlyfund the care of the residents and the maintenanceofthe centre

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. DieKanadese skrywer-digterAnne Michaelsse roman Held word op ‘n byeenkomsvan dieDurbellleeskring om 10:00 in dieDurbanville-biblioteeksaal bespreek. Miemie Taljaardsal diebespreking doen. Toegang is gratis vir lede en R50 (slegskontant)vir besoekers. Ledegeld beloop R220 perjaar.Rig navrae aanLiz vanWyk, sekretaresse, by 082655 8061.

City’smobileoffice headstoD’ville

The City of Cape Town’s mobile office is heading to Durbanville this Friday to bring essentialmunicipal services directly to residents’doorsteps.

The mobile officewill be at the Durbanville Library Hall on Friday 13 March.

Residents areencouraged to visit the mobile office to resolve account queries and access City services.

The City’s customer relations department’s mobile teamwill assist residents with logging queries and service requests electronically.

“Thesemobile office visits bring essential municipal supportto

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“Her strapping wastaken off for ashort while to get thejoints moving, and she was doingwell,”Marshall said.

“We will only really know if she can fly once she hasthe pin and last piece of shrapnel removed. She is very settled and is not flapping around and the veterinarian is confident that she will be able to fly normally,” he said.

RESIDENTS CANVISIT THE MOBILE OFFICEFOR ACCOUNT QUERIESAND SERVICES

residents’ doorsteps. This is agreat opportunity for residents to resolve their non-emergency enquiriesregarding rates, water, electricity andrefuse accountsin the comfortoftheir own neighbourhoods

“To ensure aseamless experience, residentsare encouraged to bringalong their IDs or municipal accounts to ensure the teams can assist them with ease,”said TheresaUys, the City’s Mayco memberfor corporate services

“If all goeswell, we hope she will be released in early April. She will ideally be released back into her original territory, however there is aconcern and need to first ensure thatthe authorities investigatingthe casehave brought the investigation to apointwhere the shooter is no longer arisk for arepeat incident Hopefully the investigators will conclude theirinvestigationsbefore this time frame and theshooter will have suffered the consequences of the law,”hesaid.

“Jacques Neland his team at TheOwl

Orphanage do amazing work rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds and they are completely reliant on donations. Anyone donating would be helping to make a difference and can rest assured that the funds will be put to good use,”heurged.

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Diepotte het heerlik geprutby die Tygerberg-Sakekamer se potjiekoskompetisie, wat Vrydagop die terrein van die Hoërskool De Kuilen plaasgevind het.Oudergewoonte het sake-ondernemings uit dienoordelike voorstede vanKaapstad metgroot gees om die gesogte titels meegeding.

Vanjaarserooipot-kampioenisTop Gun. DieBrackenfell-polisie se span, Die Damduikers het die witpot gewen. Bokradio het die beste potbrood gemaak, en TJ's LekkaBraai die beste potpoeding.

Secretary stealsR13mfromfirm

Asenior accounts secretary hasbeen sentenced to seven years in prison after defrauding aStellenboschlaw firmof more than R13 million over two years.

The Bellville Commercial Crimes Court sentenced Alwena Smith, 53, to an effective seven years direct imprisonment after she had entered into aplea and sentencing agreementwiththe state. Smith was convicted of 171 counts of fraud, 171 counts of interference with data and four counts of money laundering.

Thecourt sentenced her to 12 years’ direct imprisonment for thefraud charges, suspendedfor five years on condition she willnot be convicted of fraud, theftor corruption.

She received12months’ direct imprisonment for data interference, wholly suspended for five years, and12 years formoneylaundering,also wholly suspended for five years. Thesentences were torun concurrently andshe was declared unfit to possess afirearm.

NationalProsecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said the lawfirm Smith had worked for specialised in notaries,conveyancing, estate law and third-partyclaims. She worked therefrom March 2006 until she was dismissedin May 2018.

As partofconcealingher crimes she paid R6,5 million back into the law firm’s trustaccount.

DurbanvillecyclistraisesR25000

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MAURICIA.PETERSEN@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

Marius du Preez achievedhis first milestone as he embarkson upgraded R250 000 fundraising adventure.

After we featured his inspiring “Suffer for Joy” charity initiative in January the 58-year-old Durbanville cyclist has begun his epic 7000km solo bike-packing adventure acrossSouthernAfrica and

already achievedhis first major milestone.

On Monday 2March 2026, as Mariusset offonhis gruelling unsupported journey, he celebrated asignificantachievement: thefirstdonation handover of R25 000 to DieHerberg Children’s Home in Robertson, Western Cape.

The response to Marius’ original story hasbeen soencouraging he hasincreased his fundraisingtargetfrom the original R120 000 to an ambitious R250 000. This enhanced goal will provide even more birthdaycelebrations andsupport for the 120 abused, abandonedand vulnerable children at the Herberg facility.

The initial donation represents just the beginning. As Marius travels through SouthernAfrica every kilometre he covers brings thesevulnerable children closer to experiencingbirthday celebrationsthey’ve never had -complete with cakes, candles, andgifts.

Photos from the handover showthe officialbanktransfer of R25 000, marked clearly with “SUFFERfor JOY”, tangible proofthat this ambitious fundraising journey is already making areal difference in young lives.

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With R25 000 already secured and R225 000 still to raise the success of this firstmilestone proves that the community believes in Marius’s mission.Every contributionbrings these children closer toexperiencingthe joy of their firstreal birthdaycelebration.

FollowMarius’ progress: Facebook —https://www.facebook.com/marius dupreez.566/

As he facesthe challenges ahead, his message remainsclear: every hardship he endures translates directly intojoy for children who desperately need it.

Die Herberg Children’sHome in

Robertson continues to provide crucial care for vulnerable children across the Western Cape. This fundraising initiative represents acommunity coming together to ensureevery child experiences the simple joy of abirthday celebration.

THINKING OUTLOUD LEWENSKIEKIE

We must hold institutionsaccountable

Maybe todayyou woke up to the hum of traffic, the calls of street vendors and therhythm of everyday life.For me theday begins quietly. But forothers it begins with worry, struggle or uncertainty. March is Human Rights Month in SouthAfrica.

Laterthis month, on 21 March, thecountrywillmark HumanRights Day, remembering theSharpeville Massacreof1960,when policeopened fireonunarmed protesters demanding dignityand freedom. Sixty-nine people were killed. Their deaths remind usthathuman rights arenot abstract ideals; theyare protections between dignityand oppression.However,what dohuman rights look like today?

Look farawayand the pictureisgrim. Thethree-year warbetween Israel and Gazasaw homes,schools, hospitals, nottomentionlives, destroyed. It left us withthe spectreoffamiliesfleeing under relentless fire, children going hungry, traumatisedcivilians living in constant fear.Wholesaleviolations of international law, lack of humanitarian access to basicneeds, shelter andprotections were paraded before us by theworld's media everyday

This is astark reminder that rights arefragile. They are neitherautomatic nor guaranteed. And here at home rights arejust as vulnerablethough the threats may seem quieter

Last week, FinanceMinister EnochGodongwana delivered the national Budget Speech. Numbers,projections, allocations, it allsounded distant.However,each rand has consequences. Funding decisions determine whether clinics have enoughmedicine,whether police patrolsreach our streets, whether families finally get aroof overtheir heads. Everyline of abudgetaffects whetherrightsare realised or remain promises on paper.

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RIGHTSAREFRAGILE. THEYARENEITHERAUTOMATIC NORGUARANTEED.

Isee it.A nurseinKhayelitsha attends to patients in a clinic with long queues and limitedresources. Ateenager in MitchellsPlain takesovercrowded public transport to school, wheretextbooksand supplies are oftenscarce. AfamilyinMarikana, Philippi,awaits housing, while informal settlements expand. On astreet cornerin Wynberg, ahomeless man reads alibrarybook, finding aquiet moment amid thenoiseoftrafficand passersby. Adeliveryrider navigates busyroads, earning aliving whilehoping forbasic protection from accidents or theft.Theseare not statistics. Theseare human rights in practiceor, sometimes, in peril.

Human rights arenot abstract.Theyare livedand are universal. Freedom of expression matters even when opinions areuncomfortable. Theright to protest exists even when it disruptstraffic. Dignity applies to everyone, even those societywouldrather ignore. Yetthese rights arechallenged dailybyinequality, povertyand neglect. Cape Town reflects the contradictions of South Africa itself.Breathtaking beautyco-exists with entrenched inequality.Pristine suburbssit alongside informal settlements. Modern infrastructurecontrasts withcommunities struggling forbasic services. Opportunityoften depends on wheresomeone is born. Safety,education andhealthcareremain privileges forsome, whileothersare denied their rights. Human Rights Month shouldchallengeus to confront thesecontradictions. Arewebuildinga society where dignityisrealfor everyone,oronlyfor those withmeans? Arewewilling to ask uncomfortablequestions about inequality, neglect,and government accountability? Can we protect the rightsofthe most vulnerable even when it is inconvenient? And hereIsit with an uncomfortable truth; rights aremeaningless if we do not live them in our communities.

They aredefended in the decisions we make,inhow we treatour neighbours, and in theactions we take when we seeinjustice. Human rights aretestedboth in thestreets of Cape Town and in the bombed-out buildingsofGaza. Whetherthe threatiswar,poverty, or neglect,the principleisthe same: everypersondeserves dignity, safety,and opportunity

As we walk toward 21 March partner,the challengeis clear. We cannot simplyremember Sharpeville.Wemust act.Wemust speak to our neighbours, question our leaders, and holdinstitutions accountable.

We must walk the streets with empathy, witnessthe strugglesaround us and challengepolicies that leave peoplebehind. Human rights arenot inherited; theyare defended, livedand chosen, again and again.

Andaswemove through this month, letuswalk together in memoryofthe past,but in commitment to the present.Dignitybegins wherewe stand -NAMHLA MONAKALI

Aggressivedog terrifies park visitors

Ivisit LeadvilleDog Park in Sunningdale everyday.A dogschool thereislinkedtoalocal trainingcentre. They allowa dog walker to walk alarge Africanis dog,wearing amuzzle, freelyamong other friendly dogs.I do notapproveofthispractice. Even though the dog maynot be abletobite becauseofthe muzzle, it stillaggressivelyattacks other dogs,which is clearlywhy the muzzleisrequired. Unfortunately, this happens everytime thedog is presentatthe park

Ipreviouslycontacted the dog school politelyvia a phone message, as callsare notanswered, and asked

that this dog be removedfromthe premises, as it traumatises both thedogsthatare attacked andtheir owners. On Monday, aWhippetwas attacked, andthe ownerwas extremelyshaken. She hassincesaid that she does notwanttoreturn to the park Iunderstandthatthe intention maybetosocialise this dog, but Ibelieve that attempting this with a fully-growndog that consistentlydisplaysaggressive behaviourina public dog park is inappropriateand unsafe

Duringthe incident, Ishouted at the walker and askedher to leavethe park. In theheatofthe moment,

Rising ratesput Cape Town’spensionersatrisk

As Cape Town heads into the 2026 municipal election, acrisis is unfolding quietlyinplain sight.Pensioners arebeing forced from their homes becausemunicipal rates andservicecharges areskyrocketing, while their fixed retirement incomes remain stagnant,which is furthernegatively impacted by the current deteriorating economic climateand lowgrowth and inflation rates in SouthAfrica.

Much of the City’sIntegrated Development Plan (IDP)budget prioritises subsidies forindigent residents andservices to informal settlements —includinghouseholds that makelittleornocontribution to municipal rates andtaxes.

Whilethis support is important forthe needy,the consequence is that long-term homeowners, many of them elderly,are left shoulderingthe bulk of the City’s revenue needs. Theresult: ratesthathavebecome unaffordablefor those who builtthiscity.

This is not just afinancial issue— it is aconstitutional andmoral one. Section 10 guarantees dignity, Section 26 the right to housing, andelderlycitizens have aright not to be economically displaced from homes theyworked decades to secure Politicalparties, take note:pensioners and longterm homeowners areapowerful,significant,and engagedvoting bloc. How the Cityand political parties address this

imbalance,through rebates, income-linked rate caps, or deferred paymentschemes to protect elderly homeowners from economic eviction, willdefine their commitment to fairness andresponsiblegovernance.

In addition,the law already recognises the need for relief.The localgovernment: Municipal PropertyRates Actspecifically allows municipalities to implement measures to assist pensioners and vulnerablehomeowners. TheOlder PersonsAct likewiseemphasises the dutyofthe statetoprotect the well-being and dignityofolder citizens. Yetagrowing number of pensioners fall through the cracksofexisting policies.

ThecurrentCityrebatesystems rely on rigid income thresholds that excludemanymiddle-classpensioners who live on modest retirementincomesbut appear too“wealthy” on paper to qualify forassistance

Thesystemeffectivelyassumes that propertyvalue equals financial capacity—anassumption that is demonstrablyfalse formanyretirees.

Cape Town’spensioners who builtthis citydeserve to ageina placewith security, dignity, andrespect Anything less is afailureofgovernanceand leadership

Cape Town prides itselfongood governance and forward-thinking administration

Addressingthisissuebeforeitbecomesa crisis woulddemonstratepreciselythat kind of leadership CONCERNED PENSIONER,Brackenfell

Isuggested that euthanasia might be considered as an option.Inresponse, Iwas threatened that my owndog wouldbeattacked, andrude gestures were directed at me Iamonceagain asking that this muzzled dog be removedfromLeadville Dog Park.The park belongs to the CityofCape Town, and despiteraising these concerns, Ifeel that my plea hasnot been heard. Iam thereforesharingthis experiencepubliclyinthe hope that it willbetaken seriouslyand that the safety of dogsand their ownerswillbeprioritised. CONCERNED,Email

Moeg vanhulp vra by munisipaliteit

Dit is uiters frustrerend om weekliks om hulp by die Stad Kaapstad aan te klop vir die verskuiwing vandie plakkers by die Kuilsrivier-kanaal langsdie Kuilsrivier-hospitaal,maar niksgebeur nie

Verwysingsnommers vir diensversoeke hoop op en geen terugvoeringwordontvang nie

Intussen vermeerder die plakkers.Snags word plastiektenteopgerig om meer mense te akkommodeer

Die DA noem in die media die persentasiegewyse afname vanwerkloosheid in Kaapstad as gevolg van werkskepping.

Tenspyte vandié gespogindie media beweeg meer mensenadie Wes-Kaap vir werksgeleenthede,wat die partyhoop goed is vir meer DA-stemme

Dit het 'n direkte impakopdie verhoging vanmy erfbelasting. Die DA-geleide Stad Kaapstad moet die menseakkommodeer en water, krag en skuiling voorsien.

Intussen moetekasgefrustreerde inwoner van Soneikedaaglikstoekykhoe die plakkers feitlik op my voorstoep toeneem

Ná vele oproepe en kommunikasie metdie wetstoepassers,die burgemeester vanKaapstad en die wykraadslidvan die DA,isnog niksbereik nie

Uitnodigingsaan DA-leiersvir 'n besoekaan die plakkergebied valopdowe ore. Dit komvir my voor of die plakkerprobleem in Soneikegeen oplossing het nie Dankie DA J.J.CLOETE, Soneike

Immunisationbarriersexplored

Poverty, long distances to clinics, low literacy levelsamong parents and misinformation spreading on social media are preventing children from receiving crucial vaccinations. Thisleaves many vulnerable to preventable diseases like measles and polio, according to new research.

AUniversity of the Western Cape-led (UWC) study has found that children from low-income households are significantly less likely to be fullyimmunised. They remain at risk from dangerous infections, including pneumococcal diseases thatcan causelife-threatening conditions such as meningitis.

The research was led by Dr Bridgette Lockett from UWC's School of Nursing. It identified several barriers preventing children fromcompleting their vaccination schedules. These include negative experiences at clinics, loss of income from taking time off work, large family sizes and high transport costs to reach health-care facilities.

"Caregivers' knowledge about vaccines varies widely,withmuch lower awareness in communities with lower levels of education," thestudy found. "Parental education is one of thestrongest factors in determiningwhether achild completes their full vaccination schedule."

The research team included Dr Juliana Willemse fromUWC and DrRugira Modeste of Stellenbosch University's Department of Nursing and Midwifery.

CURRENTDISEASEFLARE-UPS

The findings are particularly concerning as parts of CapeTown are experiencing flare-ups of preventable childhood illnesses. Recently, theprovincial health department reported responding to suring lthy promotingwell-being for all ages.

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To contact Renate from Wandisa on 079 063 4144 URGENTLY. Should no response to this notice be forthcoming, the child may be adopted through Court.

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