TygerBurger | Tygervalley | E-Edition | 18 February 2026
WHAT’S ON /WAT IS WAAR
WOENSDAG18FEBRUARIE
. Theo Kemp se boek KleinKoningswordindie Durbanville-biblioteeksaalop'nbyeenkoms vandie Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Jonathan Amid gaan die boek bespreek. Ditbegin om 10:00. Almaliswelkom. Gaste betaal R50.LedegeldbeloopR220per jaar.Rig navraeaan Liz vanWyk by 082655 8061.
. Die hoogsvermaaklike romanDie avonturevan HelgaRoets word deur Human &Rousseaubydie Durbanville-biblioteekbekendgestel.RiëtteRust salingesprek wees met die skrywer,RiaanGrobler Die boekbekendstelling begin om 17:00.Bespreek by RSVP@jonathanball.co.za.
DONDERDAG19FEBRUARIE
. Die TygerbergTuin- en Blommeklubspring diejaar wegmet RuanEastes se praatjie oorbromeliasen Diana de Vossepraatjie oorPot-et-fleur.Die tema van die blommekunskompetisieis“Tradisioneel vertikaal” Die klub het 'n propvolprogram metinteressanthede elke derdeWoensdagvan die maand by dieNGkerk ParowWelgelegen(La Provence47, Welgelegen)om 09:30 vir 10:00. Teewordvanaf09:30 bedien.Bel Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864 virmeer inligting.
VRYDAG20FEBRUARIE
. Die Weg-stapfeeswordvan Vrydag 20 totSondag 22 FebruariebyMeerendal buite Durbanville aangebied. Stappers kankiesuit verskeieafstande.Daar sal'n6km-, 'n 10km-, 12 km- of 21 km-stapoor die naweekaangebied word.Skryf in vir een, twee of driestaptogte of al drie dae. Besoekwegstapfees. topevents.co.zaominteskryf
THURSDAY26FEBRUARY
. TheR5booksaleatthe Durbanville Children’s Homewillbeheldatthe homeonThursday 26 February and Friday27Februaryfrom09:00 to 15:00 and Saturday 28 Februaryfrom09:00 to 13:00atthe reception area.Therewillbeaselection of text books —all at R5 each, as well as CDs, DVDs and books, including children’sbooks and coffee-table books. Take your ownbagsorboxes. Card facilities willbe available.
SUNDAY1MARCH
. Edgemead’slargestindoorsecondhand market will be heldatthe Edgemead Community Hall,83EdgemeadDrive 08:00to14:00.Bargainsgalore.
VRYDAG6MAART
. Sakeluisêmekaaringoeie gees die stryd om die titelas potmeester by dieTygerberg-sakekamer se immergewildepotjiekoskompetiesie.Die kompetisie, 'njaarlikse hoogtepunt watnou in sy tiende jaar is, word op by dieHoërskoolStellenbergaangebied. Die pottebegin om 13:00prut.E-pos Marina by admin@ tygerbergbc.co.zavir 'n inskrywingsvormenmeer inligting. Slegs'nbeperkte aantal pottekan ingeskryf word
SATERDAG7MAART
. Die AGSKuilsrivier tehuis vir bejaardes (Care Village) bied van10:00 tot15:00'nherfsmarkaan op sy perseel by Kerkstraat17. Daar salmusieken'n verskeidenheid vanstalletjiesweesomnahartelus te snuffel.Verdryf diehonger met 'n wyekeuse wat insluit boereworsrolle,hamburgers en skyfies, kerrie-vetkoeke en veel meer.Kom snuffel en smul saam en ondersteun so dietehuis
VRYDAG13MAART
. Die kykNETBuite-ekspo Wes-Kaapwordweer die naweek van13tot 15 Maartvanjaar op dieplaas Môresonnet buite Malmesburyaangebied. Diehooffokusval op tallebuitelewe-uitstallers watvan die nuutste produkte tans beskikbaarindie buitelewekampeer-en4x4-markuitstal soos watdie koper dit in diepraktyk sougebruik. Dagbesoekerkaartjies wissel vanR30 virkinders totR120vir volwassenes, afhangendvan diedag.Daarisook naweekpakkette Dit is beskikbaar deur Open Tickets, www.ekspo.co.za en ook by die hekketydens die ekspo.Besoekwebwerf by www.ekspo.co.za virmeer inligting
SATURDAY21MARCH
. TheGreen PointFan Walk will come alivewith an explosionofcolourand entertainmentasthe 16th editionofthe Cape Town Carnival returns. Over 1500 performers will showcasetheirtalent under the theme “FollowYourHeART.” Limitedpaidticket options areavailable in VIP, seated standsoronthe RedBus. BookonQuicket
THURSDAY26MARCH
. Badisaispresenting its annual fundraising golf day at Durbanville Golf Club.The golf tournament daywill featureafour-ball allianceformatwithtwo scores counting towardsthe finaltally.Entryfeesare R5 500 perfour-ballteam, with an early-birddiscountofR4 500for bookings done before the end of February Contact Willow Williamson021 9577130orvia email to info@badisa.org.zatobook. Visit www.badisa.org. za formoreinformation.
Lateapplication surgehitsschools
The provincialeducation department has placed 26 312 Grade R, 1 and 8learners across the province since the beginning of Januarythis yearinadditiontotens of thousands placed during 2025.
Despitehavingplaced 96% of all learners whoapplied last year —including late applications submitted up to 10 December —the department experiencedan unprecedented number of new extremely late applicationsatthe startof2026, according to education spokesperson Bronagh Hammond.
Since thebeginning of January, the department received 25 065 extremely late applicationsfor Grades R, 1and 8.
As of 6February 2026, forGrade 8, the department hasplaced 99,6% of learners for whom applicationswerereceived, with placement in progress for 396 learners. In Grade1,placement is in progress for 326 learners, representing aplacement rate of over 99%. For Grade R, placement is in progress for 1148 learners.
The departmentreceived 13 905 extremely late applications for Grade R this year.
Hammond says thatwith schools having only reopened on 14 January, officials have worked extremely hardtoplace learners as quickly as possible.
"The fact thatmore than26000 placementshave been made within four
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This came after Steenhuisen addressed concernedcattle farmers at the meeting of Durbanville Agricultural Association last Tuesdayevening(see article on page 2).
Eduard Loubser, chairofthe organisation,said in his chairman's report foot-and-mouth disease remains the greatest single threat to the SouthAfrican red-meat industry. "Every outbreak has an immediate andtangible impact on producerprices, market confidence and export opportunities. When export markets are closed, larger volumes of meat are inevitably pushed intothe local market, whichplaces prices under further pressure —particularly in an economy whereconsumers are already financially under pressure.The impact of footand-mouth diseaseextends beyond just exports. Movement restrictions, auction closures andheightened biosecurity requirements increase costs and limit farmers' management options,"hesaid.
CATTLETAGGED
The vaccinated animals in Fisantekraal have been tagged for optimal identification, surveillance and monitoring.
Winde hasrequested that, in terms of theAnimal Diseases Act,the national department of agriculture move all physical auctions online for 21 days, and issue permit controlregulations for livestock movement.
Winde, Meyer andBredell weretomeet with SteenhuisenonMonday 16 February for an updateonthisrequest.
21-POINTRESPONSEPLAN
This measure, alongwith the vaccinations,forms part of the 21-point response plan theWestern Cape Government, together with itspartners in theagriculturalsector, have implemented to containthe nationalFMD outbreak in theprovince
The 21-point planincludes:
. Movement control, including 24/7 border monitoring;
. Monitoring, surveillance, and traceability, through on-the-ground rapid response from veterinary services;
OVER 26 000 LEARNERS PLACED SINCE JANUARY IN PROVINCE
weeks is aremarkable accomplishment by our team.
"The department has consistently communicated that the 10th school day is acritical milestone in the admissions process. It allows schools to confirm actual attendance through physical headcounts, deregister learners who have not arrived, and identify available spaces for rapid placement," she says.
Hammond acknowledged that while it is always preferable for all learnerstobein school on the first day, the realityisthat late applications require time. Officials must consult with School Governing Bodies (SGBs), negotiate available spaces, and finalise administrative processes that would normally take months —now condensed intojust afew days.
"While we celebrate the placement of tens of thousands of learners in an exceptionally short period, we remain mindful that new extremely late applications continue to arrive daily. These are being handled with urgency, and we appeal to the publictoallow officials the space to complete thiswork," she said.
monitoring are taking place on various roads across 13 municipalities, including at the provincial borders.
"This is part of anational crisis. We are working tirelessly to protect jobs and the agricultural economy. If you are transporting livestock or any materials used in the farming of livestock, you must take every precaution," Winde urged. Steenhuisen added: "This is anational emergency; we are fighting to save the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and the future of our agricultural exports. We need every single livestock owner to stand with us. Biosecurity is not asuggestion; it is our only line of defense. If you move animals without permits or ignore basic hygiene, you are putting the entire country at risk
"I am asking all SouthAfricans —please stop the illegal movement of cattle, report illness immediately, and treat your farm boundaries like afortress," Steenhuisen said.
PROTECTLIVESTOCK
To protect livestock and the economy, livestock farmers and the public are strongly urged to adhere to thesesimple rules:
. Stop all illegal movements: Never move cattle, sheep, goats, or pigs without a signed healthcertificate and valid permits;
. Limit visitors to your farm: Anyone entering must use disinfectant footbaths and vehicle sprays to ensure they arenot carrying the virus on theirshoes or tyres;
. If you buy new stock, keep them completely separatefrom your main herd for at least 28 days to ensure they arenot carrying hidden diseases;
. If you see animals drooling, limping, or showing sores on theirmouths or feet, call your local state veterinarian immediately;
. Ensure fences are in good repairto prevent your animals from mixing with roaming herds or wildlife.
Alan Winde,WesternCapepremier,takes alook at cattle that were vaccinated.
Polisietreeop teenaanranding
Durbanville is nie die Wilde Weste nie, en daar salteen jongmense wat hulleskuldig maak aan rampokkery ná onverantwoordelike drinkery, opgetree word, waarsku die Durbanville-polisie.
Dit kom ná twee voorvalle van aanranding, waarvan een in die parkeerterreinvoor die Stones-kuierplek by die Palm Grove-winkelsentrum in Durbanville, en meer onlangs 'n voorval
JONGMENSE GEMAAN OOR ALKOHOLMISBRUIK
BEWUSTELOOSGESLAAN
'n Ander jongman (18) is op Woensdag 14 Januarie vroegoggend ná vermoedelik die viering van sy matriekpunte, wat die vorigedag bekendgemaak is, aangerand. 'n Bakleiery het omstreeks 01:00 in die parkeerterrein voor die Stones-kuierplek
SupportBadisaGolfDay
Badisa is presenting its annual fundraising golf day at Durbanville Golf ClubonThursday 26 March.
Thegolf tournament day will feature a four-ball alliance format withtwo scores counting towards thefinal tally.
Entry fees are R5 500 per four-ball team, with an early-bird discount of R4 500 for bookings done before the end of February.
Theevent will include dinner and live entertainment.
The competition categories include longest drive and closest to the pin challenges, with organisers advertising a major hole-in-oneprize valued at R10000.
An auction featuringvarious items will alsobeheldduring the event.
Spotsare limited, and participants are encouraged to register early for this unforgettable day of golf, networking and community impact
Badisa is afaith-based, non-profit organisation that strengthens the work of the department of social development in SouthAfrica. Operating across the Western, Northern, and Eastern Cape, Badisa delivers comprehensive social services from pre-cradle to old age —reaching more than one million people each year through 134 audited programmes. . Contact Willow Williams on 021957 7130 or via emailtoinfo@badisa.org.zatobook. Visit www.badisa.org.zafor more information.
Steenhuisen praatmetboere
Kommer by veral melk-enveeboere vanDurbanville en omgewingoor die landwye krisis rondom bek-enklouseer het oorgekook op'nvergadering vandie Durbanville-landbouvereniging by die Loch Lynne-wynplaas, waar John Steenhuisen, nasionale minister van landbou, boere toegespreek het. Bekommerdeboere op dievergadering verlede Dinsadagaand (10 Februarie) wou weet wanneer daar genoeg entstowwe beskikbaar gaan wees om hul kuddesteen die hoogs aansteeklikevirussiekte, wat onder gespletehoefdieresoos beeste, varke en skape voorkom, te beskerm. Voorvalle vandie siekteisdie afgelope week in Kalkfontein in Kuilsrivier onder loslopende beestegerapporteer, asook elders. Sowat450 beeste in Fisantekraal is die afgelope Sondag teen diesiekteingeënt as 'n voorkomingsmaatreël
SUKSESISBROOS
"Landbou is nie ’n randverskynsel in Suid-Afrika nie. Dit is ’n strategiese sektor wat werk skep, veral in landelike gebiede, wat bydratot voedselsekerheid, en wat buitelandse valuta verdien. Vandag kan ek met trots aankondig dat Suid-Afrika se landbou-uitvoere in 2025 ’n rekordbereik hetvan $15,1 miljard. Dit is nie net ’n syfer vir’nverslag nie; dit is die resultaat van produsente watbelê hetinmoeilike tye,van boere wat risiko geneem het, en van ’n sektor wat aanhou presteer ten spyte van siektes, infrastruktuurdruken internasionaleonsekerheid.
"Maar hierdie sukses is broos.Dit staan en valbyvertroue —vertroue in onsbiosekuriteit, vertroue inons uitvoerstelsels, en vertroue dat diereëls van die spel nie gedurig verander nie. "Dit bring my by siektebeheer, en spesifiek bek-en-klouseer. Ek hoef niemand te oortuighoe verwoestend hierdie siekte is nie. Dieemosionele en finansiëleimpak is werklik. Ek hetmet boeregepraat wat hulkuddes sien verdwyn het, wat jarese werk binne ’n korttyd verloor het. Dit is nie iets wat ’n mens ligtelik opneem nie. "Daarom het ons as regering besluitons gaannie bek-en-klouseer halfpadbestuur nie. Ons strategieisomdie nasionale kudde sistematies te ent en,nádie nodige wagtydperk, weer aansoek te doen om Suid-Afrika as vry van bek-en-klouseer met inenting te laat verklaarbydie Wêreldorganisasie vir Dieregesondheid. Ditisdie enigstewetenskaplik aanvaarbarepad terug na oop rooivleisuitvoermarkte," het hy gesê.
ORDE
"Maar hierdie plan werk net asdaar orde is. Ek wil dit baieduidelik stel: daar is geen beswaar daarteen datprivate
John Steenhuisen luister aandagtig na vrae uit die gehoor
WANNEER GAAN DAAR DAN
GENOEGENTSTOWWE WEES?
veeartse help metdie inentings nie.Wat egternie kan gebeur nie, is dat entstowwe ongekontroleerd versprei word, dat niemand presiesweetwaar, wanneer en hoeveel diere ingeënt is nie, of dat daar nie ’n enkele, betroubare rekordstelsel is nie.
"Asdie staat nie streng beheer houoor die verkrygingvan entstowwe en die monitering van die inentingsprosesnie, sal ons nooit weer daardie internasionale statusterugkry nie. En sonder daardie status bly ons rooivleis-uitvoermarkte toe, ongeag hoe hard boere werk. Daar is eenvoudig geenkortpad hier nie. Internasionale markte vertrou stelsels, nie goeiebedoelings nie. As onssêons is veilig,moetons dit kan bewys —op papier, in dataenindie praktyk.
"Ons werkdoelbewus om seker te maakdie entstofpyplyn is stabiel. Dit sluit plaaslike produksie in, maar ook samewerking metbetroubare internasionale vennote. Onsfokus is nie op wie die entstof invoer nie, maar op sekerheidvan voorsiening, gehalteen naspeurbaarheid. Alles moet voldoen aaninternasionale standaarde, want uiteindelik is dit Suid-Afrika se reputasie watopdie spelis.
"Biosekuriteit en marktoegangistwee kante vandieselfde munt. Boere weet dit goed: dit vat jare,soms dekades, om ’n nuwe mark oop te kry. Een fout kan dit in ’n oogwinktoemaak.Daarom is dit so belangrik dat produsente streng voldoen aan fitosanitêre vereistes en dat die staat sy deel doen om marktetebeskerm," het hy gesê.
Die kykNET Buite-ekspoWes-Kaap word weer dienaweekvan 13 tot15Maartopdie plaasMôreson netbuiteMalmesbury aangebied
Buitelewe-geesdriftiges, maak gereed!
Die kykNET Buite-ekspoWes-Kaap word weer vanjaar dienaweekvan 13 tot15Maart op dieplaas Môreson netbuiteMalmesbury aangebied.
Dit is die31steekspo en diésuksesvolle konsep lok telkens rondom 20 000besoekers. Dieekspo in 'n veilige plaasatmosfeer is vanjaar nóg groter met30addisionele uitstalgebiede watgeskepis.
Diehooffokus valoptalle buiteleweuitstallerswat vandie jongsteprodukte tans beskikbaar in diebuitelewe-, kampeer- en 4x4-mark uitstalsoos watdie koperdit in die praktyksou gebruik
Daar is egterweerietsvir almal —onder meer Maniac4x4-ritte(ry gratis saam met ervarebestuurders) en AndrédeVilliersse kykNET-hindernisbaan waar jy gratis kan ervaarwaartoevan dievoertuie werklik in staatis. Kombekyk dieSwartland uit dielug
saam metMosselbaai Helikopters Virdie vroueisdaar‘nkunsmark met‘n grootverskeidenheidprodukte vangoeie gehalte en virdie kinders 'n opblaas-pretpark vanHenties Vrugtesappe. LieweHeksiekom verras diekleinspan dieSondagoggend. Daar is ookdie Jimmy’sSauceskunstenaarsverhoog metWicus vander Merwe, Veldblom,Andriëtte, Brandon Miles, Blackie Swart, DavidFourie, ByronMinnie, DieBroers, Johan Liebenberg, Christoen Cobus en Jay. Jimmy’sisook betrokke by dienuwe"Pot VolLiefde" waar ons potjiekosmaak saam metbekende kykNET-persoonlikhede.Die maaltye word dan by hulpbehoewende instansiesafgeleweras‘nSondagmaal. Kampering en glamping-pakketteis beskikbaar deur aanlyntebespreek. . Besoek www.ekspo.co.za vir meer inligting.
Urgent funds needed forBlisters
For nearly six decades, the Blisters for Bread Charity Family FunWalk has brought together families, schools, businessesand community organisations in ashared stand against child hunger.
Now in its 58th year, this much-loved event faces an uncertain future. To deliver theevent safely and professionally and to ensure it remainsaccessible for the community, the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) requires R1,5 million in sponsorship funding.
This sponsorship enables PSFA to cover alloperational costs. This means walker entry fees remain affordable and 100% of themoney raisedisdirected to itsschool feeding programmes.
Without urgent sponsorshipsupport, this year's Blisters forBread walk may not be able to go ahead, dealing asignificant blow not only to the PSFA but also to the families, schools, and communities who
have made thisevent an annual tradition. ThePSFAiscalling on membersofthe corporate sector to partner with PSFA for thisyear's event. Thewalk raises awareness of childhood hunger and contributes to vital funding for the PSFA's school nutrition support programme, which feeds over 30 000 learners across the Western Cape each school day. Brian Benatar, PSFA chair, said Blisters for Bread has always been built on partnership. Theevent has historically benefited from strong corporate involvement. It also offers sponsors credible brand visibility, employee engagement opportunities and alignment with PSFA which has been addressing food insecurityamong vulnerable learners for decades. . Formoreinformation, contact PSFA's Fundraising Manager,Charles Grey,on021 447 6020 or via emailatcharles@psfa.org.za
Artistwinsinternationalprize
ABellville artisthas capturedglobal attentionafter winning the Public Prize at the prestigious René Carcan International Prize for Printmaking in Belgium, marking asignificant achievement for South Africancontemporary art on the internationalstage.
Jacques Kannemeyer'sworkemergedas the public favouriteamong 25 shortlisted artists from afieldof201 competitors representing five continents.The awards were announced on 7February2026 at the Wittockiana Museum in Brussels, where the exhibition continues until8March 2026
Kannemeyer'swinning entryemployed an innovative approach thatmerged artificial intelligence with traditional printmaking techniques. He used AIgenerated images, which were then reworked digitally before being handtransferred to linoleum for carving and printing.
EXPLORINGHUMANCREATIVITYAND TECHNOLOGY
“What interested me was the role reversal,” Kannemeyer explained. “Traditionally, humans create the vision and machines reproduce it.Inthis process, the AI produced the initial image and I became the craftsperson —physically bringing that digital vision into the world through manual labour.”
The artist'swork deliberately explores the evolving relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence. “I'm not trying to say whether AI is afriend or athreat. Iwanted the work to sitwith that uncertainty—toask viewerswhat
BELLVILLE MAN TAKESHOME PUBLIC PRIZE AT PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
creativity really means, whatmakes ushuman, and what role we choose to playas these technologiesbecome more sophisticated.”
This latestachievement continues aremarkable year of international recognitionfor the Northern Suburbsbased artist. Kannemeyer was recently shortlisted in thetop 40 forLinocut Today XIII in Germany, competing against approximately 500 applications from which only 45were selected for the exhibition running from July to October2025
He also made the Extended Longlistfor theJackson's Art Prizeinthe UK, placing him in the top 25%ofapproximately 13 000 entries from129 countries.
Closer to home, Kannemeyer secured thirdprize at theVuleka Art Competition hostedbyArt.b in Bellville for his work “Woven in Time”, andwas afinalistin Sasol NewSignatures in 2024. He was also atop 40 finalist in Vuleka during 2024.
CONNECTINGLOCALANDGLOBAL
Reflectingonhis international success, Kannemeyer emphasised the universal appealoflocally-created work. “Toknow thatpeople on the other side of the worldconnectedwith work made here in the Northern Suburbs is incredibly affirming.Itreminds me thatlocal stories andpersonal questions can still resonate globally.”
The artist maintains strong ties to his local community, opening his studio annually for Boston OpenStudios, where residentscan engage directly with his creative process.
The RenéCarcan International Prize for Printmaking, judged by an international jury ledbyFrançoise Pétrovitch, awarded threeofficial jury prizes alongside the public prize thatKannemeyer secured.
Jacques Kannemeyer’slinocut print combines traditional printmaking techniqueswith contemporary themes,showcasing the artistic innovation that woninternational recognition.
Bellville artist Jacques Kannemeyercrafts linocut prints wonthe Public PrizeatBelgium’sprestigious international competition.
Radiostasievier WêreldRadiodag
Radio Tygerberg 104FMis bekend daarvoor dat hy nie vir 'nuitdagingskrik nie— of ditnou is om duisende manne op die Kaapse Vlakte bymekaar te bring om te bid vir die eindevan bendegeweld en ofdit nouis om die Amerikaanse gospelsanger Ben Fuller in Kirstenbosch te laat optree, dié radiostasie gaan reeds die afgelope 32 jaar groot.
Radio Tygerberghet Wêreld Radiodag op Vrydag 13 Februariegevier met'n12 uur lange buite-uitsending vanaf die nuwe Groot Phesantekraal View-winkelsentrum Van 06:00 tot 18:00isaldie programme van die sentrum uitgesaai –'neerste vir Suid-Afrika.
ONTMOETLUISTERAARS
“Dit is altyd ongelooflik lekker om 'n buite-uitsending te doen,” sê Rikus van Rooy, Radio Tygerberg se stasiebestuurder.
“Dis 'n geleentheidomons luisteraars te ontmoet en te hoor wat hulle geniet of waardeer van die programmeen omroepers. Ek staan elkekeer verstomom te hoor hoe Radio Tygerbergdeel isvan onsluisteraars se daaglikse lewe —of dit nou in die verkeer of in die kombuisis, hulleluister. Dit is presies hoekomons doen wat ons doen, om luisteraarsin ons gemeenskap te inspireer en 'n impakte maak."
Verskeie bekendes het deur die loopvan diedag ingeloer –van Andriette Norman, Johan Brits van Frank and I,enJohnny Davids totEden Classens van Suidooster en ook van die akteurs van die nuwe kykNET-reeks, Die Kantoor. Die radiopersoonlikheid Amoré Bekker
Thecharming town of Philadelphia has arich history.
Durbanville Heritagehosts Philadelphia talk and tour
ThecharmingtownofPhiladelphia is thedestination foratour by DurbanvilleHeritage Societyon Saturday21February
LaetitiaWolmarans,who grew up in Philadelphia, willguide themembers and other interested parties on awalk to explorethe town and itshistory.She willalsoprovide insight intothe experienceofgrowingupinPhiladelphia.
AccordingtoSouth AfricanHistoryOnline website, Philadelphiabegan as afarmbetween 1861 and 1863. Localfarmersgot tired of travelling by horse andcarttoDurbanville forcommunion (nagmaal) and, as aresult, alocal farmer donated aportion of hislandtobuild achurch.The name Philadelphia means "brotherlylove".
Dominating thetownisthe largeDutch Reformed Church, but justbelow thechurch areseveral streets with shopswithartisticflair, among which thePepper Tree ArtStableand Coffee Shop,which is housed in theold stables of thefarm.
Thewalk starts at 10:00 on the corner of Main and Louw Streets in Philadelphia.Transport to Philadelphiacan be arranged from DurbanvilleLibrary at 09:00.
. Confirm attendance by 19 February to https://forms.gle/kBgSShEjgFhqvWdC7
Thelarge DutchReformedChurch dominatesthe town of Philadelphia.
Lunastelnuweenkelsnitbekend
Luna Paigese jongsteenkelsnit, “Die Oral”is onlangsopverskeie musiekplatforms vrygestel.
Luna Paige, sangeres en liedjieskrywer, se jongsteenkelsnit,"Die Oral"isonlangsop verskeie musiekplatforms vrygestel.
Paigesê"Die Oral"is’nroerende lofsang virmenslikekonneksieendien as ’n voorsmakie vir haar nuwealbum, DieReisigers Die inspirasie vir "Die Oral"het vorm aangeneemop’nstoep in Porto, Portugal, tydens haar reisein2024, vertel Paige. Terwyl sy die universeletaal vandie liefde vanaf ‘n afstand dopgehou het— familieswat op diekaai skater tottieners wat op 'n hawemureflankeer, is sy diep geraak deurdie inherentemenslikebehoefte aan veiligheid en gebondenheid.
"Om ’n vreemdeling in ’n vreemde land te wees,herinner jou net weer aan hoe eenders onsalmal is enhoe afhanklikons vanmekaaris," sê Paige.
"Onsverloor so maklikdit watons as mensebinduit die oog. Ek het diefrase 'everywherepeoplelovingpeopleeverywhere'neergepen, en met my terugkeer na Suid-Afrika het'DieOral' lewe gekry."
Paigehet weer met AndréScheepers, vervaardigerenmusikant,kragtesaamgesnoeromdie snitopdie lugtekry
Die duohet dieoorspronklike vertoningsweergaweverfyn deur met vokale melodieë en instrumenteledeuntjieste
eksperimenteer
Die snit spog met diekenmerkende kitaarwerk vanHenry Steel.
Die bekendstelling van"Die Oral"lui die beginvan ’n omvattende nasionaletoer in virPaige . Besoek www.lunapaige.com vir al die toerdatumsenbesprekings. Luisterna"DieOral" op al die gewilde stromingsplatforms.
WEN!WEN!WEN! Skryfinbywww.tygerburger.co.zavir 'n kans om dubbelkaartjies te wenna Luna se vertoningbyDie Boer.
Mandri Sutherland is weer by Die Boer
Mandri Sutherland (Vroudrie)isopVrydag 27 en Saterdag 28 Februarieom20:30 terugbyDie Boerin Durbanvillemet Vrou ens. 1.2
Dit handeloor die vroue wathaar totdusverensteedsdefinieer,kritiseer irriteer,uitdaag en inspireer.Die stuk is ‘n
MandriSutherland,oftewelVroudrie,is op 27 en 28 Februarie terugbyDie Boerteaterrestaurantmet‘n nuwevertoning.
kombinasievan storievertelling en karaktervertolking.Sygooi lig, liefde,humor en vetopdie Afrikaner-vrouseswaarhede en waarhede."
"Kom luister, komleer,kom deel in die hype,hoop en liefde vansamesyn.Kom vind jou waarheid by vanjaarsegrootste safe space",nooi Mandri. Die ouderdomsperk is 16 weens taal.
. Kaartjieskos R220.Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911.
WESTkeerterug
Ná'njaar se afwesigheid in die musiekbedryf keer die country-groep WEST terugnadie verhoog met iets groter as ooit tevore Die Kaap het gevraenWESThet geantwoord. Hulle bring nuweliedjies en ou bekendes saam virhul vertoning op Saterdag 7Maart om 19:00indie Kraaifontein-stadsaalopdie hoek van Brighton- en Darwinweg. Die trio wasgoed op dreeftoe hulle weens 'n persoonliketragedie vireers moes remaandraai. Ná bykans 'n jaar het die mannedie perdweer opgesaal en is hulle opnuut besig om die musiekbedryfteverower. In minder as twee maande het hulle die splinternuwe enkelsnit"Halfwaygone" vrygestel,'nhelenuweproduksieaan dieganggekryensopas hul jongste album,Tribute 2, vrygestel.Met hul Tribute-reeksbring die driemanskap huldeaan gewilde country-bekendes vandie verlede watdie genrebevorder en in gewildheid laat groei het WEST het dit goedgedink om 'n Kaapse draaitemaakaangesien hulle juis hier suksesbehaalhet met hul optredes by die CTC-konserteenin
HULLE BRINGNUWE EN OU LIEDJIES
voor-optredes by twee Smokie-konserteindie laaste paar jaar.Enashul aanhangers vra, dan probeer hulle hul bes om die mensewat hulle so lojaal ondersteun, gelukkig te maak,sêHugo Hewitt, watlid is vandie trio saam met Ernie BatesenMac Young. Tafels en sitplekkeisbeskikbaar. Daar sal'nkontantkroeg wees en gastekan hul eie verversingssaambring. Die deuremaakom18:00 oop AmoreRudman tree in die voorprogram op . Kaartjiesisbeskikbaar by opentickets.co.zaofbel Christo vanBakgatPromosies by 082895 5093met navrae
WEN!WEN!WEN!
Drie lesers kanelk twee kaartjies wenvir WEST se vertoning in Kraaifontein. Vind hierdie berig en inskrywingsvorm by www. tygerburger.co.zaenskryf nouin.
WEST bestaan uit Ernie Bates,Mac Young en Hugo Hewitt
Maskryfkinderboekoor‘gevolge’
Die ervaring van 'n ma vanDurbanville met haar eie dogter as tweejarige het die idee om 'nkinderboek te skryf, laat ontstaan —dit onder meer oor'nverloreeendvan Vygeboomdam in Durbanville
Gertruida Gans leer 'n les is Halrika Breytenbach, 'n kommunikasiekonsultant, se eerste gepubliseerde boek.
"Woorde het soveel impak en het die vermoë om te bou of te breek. Stories is ‘n kragtige medium om virkinders belangrike lesseenwaarhede op‘n verstaanbare manier oor te dra —wat ‘n lewensveranderende effekkan hê op kinderssewaardes en geloofstelsel.
LIEFVIRLEES
"Ons dogter Amé, nou 16 jaar oud, is baie lief vir lees en kleintyd kon ek nievoorbly om leesboekeindie handekry sonder temas soos toordery of bangmaakgoed om vir haar voor te lees nie. Daar het iets in my hart begingroei ombytedra tot opbouende, stigtende leesstofvir die kleinspan.Sóhet my storiesvir kinders begin vloei," vertel sy. Twee spesifieke gebeurtenissehet tot GertruidaGans se storie gelei.
"Toe ons dogter twee was,het ek vir haar probeer verduidelik dat dit watons doen, gevolge het. Sy het toemet baie oortuiging vir my vertel datsynie plek hetomhaar ‘volge’ te dranie, want sy dra alreeds haar handsakkie en haar pop. Dis een van daardie kosbare oomblikke wat 'n mens vir altyd onthou, maar dit het my net weer laat besef dat ‘gehoorsaamheid’ en ‘gevolge’ groot en moeilike woorde is om virjong kindersteleer, terwyl dit so noodsaaklik is om hulle daaroor te leer "'n Ander keer het ons in die parkie van ons kompleks gaan stap. ‘n Verlore eend het daar op die grasperk
SY WOU‘NBYDRAE LEWER TOTDIE SKRYF VAN
prenteboeke watsyin'nlang tyd beleef het
OPBOUENDE, STIGTENDE LEESSTOFVIR DIEKLEINSPAN
rondgekwaak en geheel en al verdwaald gelyk in die woonbuurt tussen die huise. Die verdwaalde eend en 'n storie om gehoorsaamheid te probeer verduidelik, het Gertruida Ganssestorie laat vlam vat," sê Breytenbach. Hoewel dit haar eerste boek is, hetsy ook verlede jaar 'n kinderstorie, Gary Giraffe’s Journey to Joy, vir ‘n private projek deur die beleggingsmaatskappy Tabono Investments, opgedra aan die 2025 Gary andVivienne PlayerInvitational, geskryf.
"Ek en Monja Spies, wat die lieflike illustrasies vir Gertruida Gans leer 'n les gedoen het, ook háár debuutboek, het ook saam aan hierdie projek gewerk," sê sy
ONDERVLERKGENEEM Breytenbachhet in Oudtshoorn grootgeword en gematrikuleer. Sy het ná skool BA (Bedryfskommunikasie) aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (Pukke) studeer Sy het in haar finale jaar in joernalistiek gespesialiseer en in die afgelope 20 jaar baie skryfwerk vir verskeie publikasies gedoen.
"Ek het egter geen formele skryfopleiding vir kinderboeke nie en is baie dank verskuldigaan my wonderlike redigeerder,Louise Viljoen, wat my onderhaarvlerk geneem het tydensdie publikasieproses. Ek het ongelooflik baie by haar geleer en dink sy is een van die bestes in die bedryf."
In 'n resensie deur Elizbé van der Colff beskryf sy die boekie as een van die beste
"Disideaal vir twee- tot vyfjarige kleuters. DieBybelse waarheid van gehoorsaamheid aan jou ouers, gebaseer op Spreuke 15:5, word in hierdie verhaal gedemonstreer en geleer. Kleuters sal hulle maklik metGertruida Gans kan vereenselwig," lui die resensie.
OOKINBEDIENING
"Ek en my man, Fanie, met wie ek al 21 jaar getroud is, is ook in die bediening met 'n passie daarvoor om God se koninkryk te bouenmensenaHom toe te lei deur middel van aanbiddingsmusiek en Sy Woordtedeel,"sêsy.
Daar is nog stories op pad oor Gertruida se mede-karakters. "Dan hetekook 'n voltooide storie wat gemik is op ouer kinders, waaroor ek baie opgewonde is."
Breytenbach het ook al 'n musiekblyspel geskryf en vervaardig —saam met Juané de Villiers —entwee albums vrygestel.
Haar raad aan andermet skryfdrome is om "teweet dat God 'n plan en 'n doel met jou lewe het"
"Dit is Hy wat al hierdie drome in jou hart plaas. Hy het vir onsgawes en talente gegee waarmee onsmoetwoeker om Sy liggaam te bou en Sy koninkryk op aarde te laat kom. As dít jou motivering is terwyl jy alleswat jy droom en doen aan Hom onderwerp en Hom daarmee eer, sál Hy vir jou dinge in lieflike plekke laat val en die regte deure laat oopgaan. Moet net niemoed opgeeasdit nie dadelikgebeur nie— soms is dit eers 'n lang proses," sê sy. Dieboekie is beskikbaar by www. kroonkinners.co.zaofwww.naledi.co.za of vooraanstaande boekwinkels. . Kontak Breytenbachbyinfo@kroonkinners. co.zavir boekvoorlesings.
HalrikaBreytenbach het onlangshaar eersteboek, Gertruida Gans leer‘n les,bekendgestel.
HalrikaBreytenbach lees voor uit haar boek vir dietjokkersvan diePre-primêreSkool Klein Phisantekraal buiteDurbanville
RAMADAN MUBARAK TO
Will Sona optimism translatetoreal change?
While President CyrilRamaphosa spoke of astrengthening rand, falling inflation, and renewed investor confidence during his State of the Nation Address,many woke up thenext day to aless reassuring reality: dry taps, rising living costs, unemployment queues, and unsafe neighbourhoods.
This contrast captures the central tension of this year’s address. The President painted apicture of an economy gradually stabilising, yet we knowfrom lived experience that life formillionsof South Africans remains uncertain and difficult.
His admission that “life remains hard” may have been themost honest line of the speech. It reflected something we understand: national progress measured in statistics does not always translate into relief felt in our communities. Economic stability matters.
Astronger currency signals confidence, helps government manage debt, and can encourage investment.Lower inflation protects purchasing power. These are necessary foundations for long-term growth.But for many struggling to basic necessities, macro-economic indicators feel distant and abstract. Recoveryonly becomes meaningful when reflected in secure jobs, stable services, and safer streets.
To his credit, thespeech did not avoid pressing challenges. Organised crime, he said, remainsone of the greatest threats to
THEPRESIDENT’SMESSAGEINVITESBOTHHOPEANDSCRUTINY
economic development and socialstability
Thisrecognition is important because crime is not only apolicing issue —itis an economic barrier.
Communities affected by gangs, extortion and crime struggle to attract businesses and opportunities. Unsafe environments limit where people can move freely,where small businesses can operate, andhow confidentwefeel in our neighbourhoods. Yet we have heard strong commitments to tackling crime before. Our confidence depends on implementation and results, not just tactical plans that sound decisive. Thesame pattern applies to corruption and governance failures. The president’s emphasis on strengthening institutions signals understanding thateconomic reform cannot succeed without credible leadership and functioning systems. However, we judge progress by concrete outcomes, successful prosecutions, and improved service delivery —not investigationsannounced orpolicies drafted.
Perhapsthe mostimmediate concerns relate to municipal services. Water shortages, failinginfrastructure, and inconsistent servicedeliveryaffect our lives in ways that national economic indicators cannot capture. These issues aretangible —they shape whether our taps run, roadsremainusable, refuse is collected, and electricity supply is stable Ramaphosa’s warning thatfailing municipalities couldlose service delivery powers suggests willingness to act but it raises uncomfortable questions: If government knows which municipalities are struggling, why has intervention been slow? Will stronger oversight translate into quicker, measurable improvements? These questions point to adeeper challenge: restoring public trust. Years of economic pressure, service delivery failures, and governance challenges have changed how we evaluate leadership.
BRIEWE|LETTERS
Waterwastage mindsets
Againweaddress a“critical watersecurity” issue, and everyone is urgedtosavewater
Itravelaround the countrywith tourists and findno oneconsciouslysavingwater.Notices areeverywhere but effective stepsofhow to save waterrare. Most geysersare farfromthe bathrooms andittakes six to nine litres before hotwater comes through ahot-water tap. If that’snot badenough, very few“mixers” have a clearindicationofwhich waytoturn the handlefor hot andcoldwater.And if onethinkshot is rightand cold left,think again! Ihavefoundthateveninthe same room, cold at thehandbasin couldbetothe left and in theshowertothe right. Thereisnostandard, every plumber inthe countrydoes whathelikes. Suggesting to the establishments, from guest houses to five-star hotels, to at least mark thetapsclearlyfor hotand
cold theylook at me in disgust,asiftosay:“who are youtotellmehow to run my place”?But when one approaches the subject of waterusage each andevery onecomplainsaboutthe huge billtheyreceive. Watersavingisnot clearlydefined in ourminds, and fewpeoplehaveany understanding of what shouldbe done to reduce consumption. As fortoilet flushing: the usualflushing systems were designed in Britain and countries with excess water, installedherewithout a thoughtofthe consequences. Thetip of the iceberg are“luxury”establishments with ahugebath tub “to relaxin”,after alongday’s safari or sightseeing. Talk is cheapand from thetop (Minister)downtothe end user watersavingisjustaphraserepeated everynow andthen, while we hope forrain PETERSMULIK, Rugby
Fed-up with roadworks
Ihavebecomeincreasingly frustrated with the ongoing road maintenanceonLaBelle Road in Stikland, which hasbeen causing significantcongestion.
OnelanefromStrandRoad, direction OldPaarl Road, has beenclosedoff andcompletelydug up, along withthe right-turninglanefromStrand and Bottelary road.Thishas createdmassivetrafficdelays in the vicinity, particularlyduringpeakhours. The lane closures have been problematic as La BelleRoad serves apredominantlyindustrial area and provides crucialaccess to the R300.The routecarries volumes of heavy-duty trucksand commercialvehicles essential to industrial operations, not to mention the minibus taxis(generallyalaw unto themselves).
Boetesskrik
Whatmakes this situation morefrustratingisthe lack of visibleprogress. Dayafter day, motorists endure delays, yetminimal actual work appears to be taking place. Whileroadmaintenanceisundoubtedlyessential, couldthe CityofCape Town not have planned this work differently? Perhapscompleting the project in phases to maintain trafficflow or implementing more intensive work schedulestoreducedisruption?The currentapproach is causingsignificantinconvenience to those usingLaBelle,Strandand Bottelary roads Iurgethe City to expeditecompletion of this project andimplement betterplanning protocolsfor future maintenance work on strategically importantroads.
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nie taxi’s af nie
Dithelpnie taxibestuurders kryverkeersboetes nie; die meeste hetnie 'n vasteadres nieendie boetes kannie by hulle afgelewerwordnie.Hulle werk vir iemand wat ditmaklikkan verminder of selfsafskryf.Ekhet op die hoek vanFrans Conradie-rylaan en Brackenfell-boulevard langs`nmetropolisie-voertuig met twee insittendes by ‘n rooi liggestaan.Langs die polisievoertuig,
op ‘n geel streep,was ‘n voertuig watlinkswou draai. Hulle hetnet voor hullegekyk natuurlik op padhuis toeofnie lusvir moeitenie
Mense watsory, sê baie vanhul beginsels. Hulle leer natuurlikbytaxi's of deesdae se afleweringsmotorfietse.
Anoniem, BRACKENFELL
Skollies is nou N2 se baas
Vanoggend moesmyswaer die trauma beleefvan twee skollies watmet vuurwapens in die hand voor sy vragmotor ingehardloop en dit op homgerig het Al wathykon doen wasomteversnel en hulle te probeer raakry Hulle het toebaie vinnig die bosseingehardloop om wegtekom.
‘n Ent verder sien hy toenet blou ligteenstoptoe by die verkeerspersoneel, wat'nvroubystaan watook gedreig is.
My vraagisnou,worddie verkeersreëlsnie meer toegepas nie?Met ander woorde,dat niemand op ‘n N2-roete magloop of staan nie,ofisdit nouweer shame, laat die skollies doen wathulle wil? Hulle kanmybeboet vir te vinnig ry teen `n afdraand, maar hierdie skollies kandoen wathulle wil metonwettigevuurwapens.
Pateties en papvrot.
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Kiewitz is ‘n groot aanwins
Ek het in Queenstraat opgemerkdat ‘n veselglasdeksel oor ‘n mangatontbreek. By nadereondersoek is die gebreekte dekselintweestukkeindie gatgevind. Omstreeks10:00 die volgende oggend het ek weer daar verbygeloop en ‘n voertuig opgemerk met iemand watbesig wasom‘nnuwedekseldaar te plaas.Ekhet nader gegaan om homtekomplimenteer oor die vinnigediens. Hy het my toemeegedeel dat hy toevallig daar verbygeryhet,onmiddellikdie implikasies van ‘n moontlikeeis teen sy werkgewerbesef het en direk na hul depot gegaan het om die stukkende dekselte vervang. Die man watdie belange vansywerkgewersoopsy hart dra, is EltonKiewitz vandie paaiedepartement in Langeberg. Welgedaan, meneer Kiewitz! SW BURGER,Durbanville
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SA’sfirstBraillesignageunveiled
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“Close your eyes andtry to read thesign; thatiswhat exclusion feels like.”
This was the message from Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Minister Willie Aucamp when he asked guests to close their eyes and try to read asign, toshow how blind and partially sighted people experience exclusion. That demonstration connects directly to the launch of Braille signageatBlaauwberg NatureReserve on Wednesday 11 February, delivered through apartnership between DFFE, Wildlife and Environment Society of SouthAfrica (Wessa), the City of Cape Town, Blind SA, Nedbankand disability advocacy partners.
The country’s first Braille informational beach signage at Eerste Steen, Blaauwberg Nature Reserve, marks amajor milestone in ensuring blind and partially-sighted
INCLUSIVESIGNAGE AFIRST FORSOUTH AFRICA
visitors are able to engage meaningfully withSouth Africa’s coastal environments. The tactile signage,featuring raised lettering and QR codeslinked to audio descriptions, allows blindand partially sighted visitors to independently access information aboutthe beach, its ecosystemsand its heritage.
ACCESSIBLETOALL
The initiative reflectsa shared commitment to ensuringthatSouth Africa’s natural heritage is accessible to allcitizens, regardless of ability. The project was spearheaded by Wessa as part of its broaderCoastalProgramme, which includes the internationally recognised Blue Flag andGreen Coast initiatives
Sponsored by Nedbank, the launch was hosted in collaboration with Wessa, Blind SA, the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), and the City of Cape Town, with additional support fromthe Ford Wildlife Foundation.
DIVERSITY
Speakingatthe event, Aucamp emphasisedthe importance of inclusive environmental access, noting that conservation spaces must reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.
“This initiative opens our coastal spaces to more people andensuresenvironmental education and awareness arenot limited by physical barriers.”
Aucamp announcedthe department was in theprocess of revitalising the national coastalsignage
“This revitalisation is about more than justfresh paint or new timber. It is abouttechnological integration and, most importantly, it is about inclusivity. Iwant our department to take this project out to all ourharbours.Iwant to be able to visit Mossel Bayand have all people have access to these spaces.
“I declaremydepartment is absolutely ready to work with everyone to bring this to everyone. We arecurrently working on aCollaboration Framework that aligns our legislative mandatefor integrated coastal management, to protect the coast, with Wessa’s century-long legacy of mobilising citizenaction. Thenew content we are introducing is vibrant andengaging. We aretelling thestory of ‘Life on the Edge’. We areinvitingthe public —sighted and visually impairedalike —tomeet the‘Noisy Mother,’ the African Black Oystercatcher.Weare teaching visitors how the White Sand Mussel ploughs
through the wet sand, and how the Three-spot Swimming Crab navigates the turbulent surf. That is not only for people who can see or read. These stories create a connection, and connections foster care.”
Theunveiling at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve is expected to set anational precedent, encouraging similar inclusive infrastructure at coastal destinations across SouthAfrica.
As part of Wessa’sbroader vision, the integration of accessible signage aligns with efforts to promote environmental stewardship, education and sustainable tourism.
By introducing Braille informational signage at one of Cape Town’s most iconic coastal reserves, stakeholders hope to inspire wider adoption of accessibility measures at beaches and protected areas nationwide.
Blind SA and partners celebrateaccessible beach signage
Braille interpretiveboardsbring‘Life on the Edge’toall
RamaphosaextendsR370grant
President Cyril Ramaphosa announcedathis 2026 Stateofthe
Nation Address that the R370 monthly Social ReliefofDistress (SRD) grant supportingeight million South Africanswill continue indefinitely with complete employment-focused redesign.
Originally introduced as atemporary measure during the Covid-19 pandemic, the grant has cost R40 billion annually and has been renewed each year sinceits introduction.
In this year'sSona, Ramaphosa confirmed the grant would continue indefinitely and undergo complete redesign.
Thismarks another iteration of promises made at multiple previous Sonas regarding anew income support grant.
"Since it was introduced during Covid-19, the Social Relief of Distress Grant has
EIGHT MILLION BENEFICIARIES TO KEEP RECEIVINGSRD SUPPORTINDEFINITELY
kept millions of South Africansout of foodpoverty,"the president said. "Asa transformative instrument to improve the lives of the poorest andmostvulnerable people, this grantwill be continued. This year, we will redesign the granttomore effectively support livelihoods, skills development, work opportunities and productive activity.
"The redesigned grantwill incorporate employment-seeking criteria andlink toskillsprogrammes. This reflects NationalTreasury's desire to tie support to employment andskills development, moving away from previous universal basic income proposals.”
Government terminology hasshifted from "basic income grant" to "income support grant", specifically targetingthe
unemployed rather than all qualifying persons. This represents atrend away from universal income grantconcepts
towards more focused approaches. Ramaphosa previously described the SRD grant as an "essential mechanism for alleviating extreme poverty", despite itstemporary origins. The grant's steep annual cost of R40billion necessitates limiting conditions, as making it universal or increasing itsvalue would exceed the country's fiscal capacity.
Treasury has funded the grant until March 2027 following the latest extension granted in 2025. Whilst no clear continuation signals existed beyond that date, Ramaphosa has now indicated renewals will continue.
Further details about the grant's future are expected in the 2026 Budget Speech, to be delivered by finance minister Enoch Godongwana later thismonth.
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KAYLA REYNEKE BLINK UIT VIR PROTEA-VROUEKRIEKETSPAN SLAAN LAASTE BALVIR ‘N REUSE-SESOMSA OP DRAMATIESEWYSETELAATWEN
Kayla Reyneke (20) vanKuilsrivier het verlede Dinsdagaand (10 Februarie) 'n droomdebuut vir die seniorProtea-vrouekrieketspan gehad in die span se openingswedstryd in die T20-toetsreeks teen Pakistan.
Reyneke het nie net haar tuisdorp nie, maar die hele land trots gemaak toesyop dramatiese wysedie wedstryd inSuidAfrika se guns beklink het. Met nog twee lopies kort om die teikenvan 181 te haal, het sy dieheel laaste bal vandie wedstryd vir 'n sesgeslaan. Dit het verseker dat die Proteasmet vyf paaltjies (185/5 teenoor Pakistan se 180/9) gewen het vir 'n 1-0 voorsprong in die reeks.
SPELERVANDIEWEDSTRYD
Reyneke het 29 lopies (nieuit nie) wat 'n vier en drie sesse insluit —van 16 balle aangeteken.Die veelsydigespeler en voormaligeSAo.19-kaptein het in haar heel eerste boulbeurt vir Gull Feroza, eenvan Pakistan se openingskolwers, uitgeboul. Haar boulsyfer van 2/13 (in vier boulbeurte) is die beste nog vir 'n nuweling in 'n Protea-vrouespan in 'n internasionaletoets.
Reyneke, wat as speler vandie wedstryd aangewysis, het ná die wedstryd gesê sy kon nie vir 'n beter debuut vir haar land gevra het nie. Haar insluiting in die nasionale span was reeds vir haar'n droom wat waar geword het. ClaireTerblanche, WP-vrouekrieket se hoofafrigter en assistent-afrigter by dieProteas, wat Reyneke se Protea "cap"
aan haar oorhandig het voor die toets, het verwys na 'n 10-jarige Kayla wat saam met die seuns krieket gespeel het en as"ballgirl"met 'n kriekethelmet op gedroom het van hierdie dag. "Jou ma het jourondgery sodatjydaardie droom kon bereik. Kayla, ek hetjou oor die jare sien groei as speler en as mens —dit is nou jouhart, jou inspanning en die manier waaropjyaanhouveg wat jou definieer," het Terblanchegesê.
Sy het uitgewys dat dit spesiaal is om 'n nasionale debuut op tuisgrond voor familie en vriende te maak."Genietdit," het syvir Reyneke gesê —woorde wat sy klaarblyklik ter harte geneem het.
KaylaReynekehet verlede week‘n droomdebuut vir die Proteasinhul openingswedstryd teen Pakistan in Potchefstroom gemaak.
Bernadette Reyneke, Kayla se ma, vertel sy hetaanvanklik gedink Kayla sal miskienindie derde wedstryd speelkans kry. Sy het die Maandagaand inderhaas 'n vliegkaartjie bespreek om Kayla te verras nadat sy (vertroulik) verneem het sy sal speel
Bernadette sê sy het omtrent nie woorde om Kayla se goeie debuut te beskryf nie. "Kyk, dit het ons nouglad nie verwag nie; ons is baie trots." Sy sê Kayla is van gr. 6 af by WP-krieketbetrokke en sy moes baie ritte vir oefensessies Nuweland toe ry en ureomwag omdat Kuilsrivier te ver was om heen en weer te ry. "Maar dit was als die moeite werd."
