TygerBurger | Tygervalley | E-Edition | 25 February 2026
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Local residents are calling for an immediatehalt to tree-cutting operationsat the Tygerberg Quarryabove Uys Krige Street,citing environmentaland historical concerns about the removalof trees planted nearly 70 years ago. The trees in question were
planted around 1955 following a public outcryover the quarry’s visible scar on themountainside.
Now, thesesame trees,which have provided decadesof environmentalscreening,are being removed by the City’s Biodiversity Management branch.
Residents argue that the tree removal threatens Cape Town’s already limitedurban canopy, which currently sits at
approximately 6%, well below the international normof10%.
Local residents have raised multiple concernsabout the clearingoperations, including thelossofvital environmental services such as shade, cooling
and carbon dioxide sequestration. They also worry about the aestheticimpact, describing the removal as creating “a large visible scar on the mountain” and questioning whether proper consultation was undertaken.
Residentsrallytosavetrees
“There are concerns that work proceeded without aproper assessment involving landscape architects and local historians,” according to one of the residents. Residentsalso fear increased erosion risksand note that rehabilitating the quarry area will be significantly more challenging without the existing tree cover.
THURSDAY26FEBRUARY
. TheR5booksaleatthe Durbanville Children’s Homewillbeheldatthe homeonThursday 26 February and Friday27Februaryfrom09:00 to 15:00 nd 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. Bring your ownbagsorboxes.Cardfacilities willbe available.
SATURDAY28FEBRUARY
. TheKraaifonteinFashion &Lifestyle Market Day takesplace at the KraaifonteinCivicCentre 11:00 to 16:00.Entry is free.Therewillbefashion, accessories, beautyproducts, gifts, sweettreatsand kids activities allwhilesupportinglocal smallbusinesses in arelaxed, family-friendlylifestyle atmosphere with great shopping and delicious snacksinone place. Enquiries to Garth on078 6381540
. Die NG kerk Bellville-Riebeeck te Noordstraat 2in Chrismar hou basaar van08:00 tot13:00.Die basaar biedietsvir almal. Boekliefhebbers kanrondsnuffelbydie boeketafel,terwyl skattejagtersnie die witolifanttafelmoetmisloop nie. Kinders kanprethê by diekindertombola-enspeletjiestafel. Virrustige oomblikkeisdaar 'n teetuinmet koffie, teeenkoek beskikbaar. Kaartjiesvir etes —spitbraaienhoenderpastei —kan vooraf bespreekwordbydie kerkkantoor (021 919 1501) of pere-pos na kktoor@ngkbriebeeck co.za. Aanlyn besprekingskan ookgedoenwordby: https://forms.gle/9eK9hEginf6BFwxT7
. Sakeluisêmekaaringoeie gees die stryd aanom die titelas potmeester by dieTygerberg-sakekamer se immergewildepotjiekoskompetiesie.Die kompetisie, 'njaarlikse hoogtepunt watnou in sy tiende jaar is, word by dieHoërskoolStellenbergaangebied. 'n Hele groep bekendes salvanjaarsebeoordeling behartig, insluitend MarindaEngelbrecht,MargitMeyer Rôdenbeck, StianBam,Andriette NormanenPeer Papsak vanBokradio,met PedroKrugerasdie seremoniemeester.Die pottebegin om 13:00prut. Stuur ne-pos na Marina by admin@tygerbergbc.co.zavir 'n inskrywingsvormenmeer inligting.Slegs 'n beperkte aantal pottekan ingeskryf word
SATERDAG7MAART
. Die AGSKuilsrivier se tehuis vir bejaardes (Care Village) bied van10:00 tot15:00'nherfsmarkaan op sy perseel te Kerkstraat17. Daar salmusiekwees, asook 'n verskeidenheidvan stalletjiesomnahartelus by te snuffel.Verdryf die honger met 'n wyekeuse watinsluit boereworsrolle,hamburgers en skyfies, kerrievetkoekeenveelmeer.Kom snuffel en smul saam en ondersteun só dietehuis
WOENSDAG11MAART
. PetraMüllersedigbundel Dieaandag vanjou oë –gedigte vir die liefde word by diebyeenkoms vandie Durbanville-Poësiekring op bespreek. Dr.Christa Thom saldie bespreking doen.Dit beginom10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal. Toegang is gratis en R50 vir besoekers,ligte verversingsingesluit.Kontak Lesley vander Vyverbyteachervdv@gmail.comof083 460 4571 met navrae of om virbesoekers te bespreek
VRYDAG13MAART
. Die kykNETBuite-ekspo Wes-Kaapwordweer die naweek van13tot 15 Maartvanjaar op dieplaas Môresonnet buite Malmesburyaangebied. Diehooffokusval op tallebuitelewe-uitstallers watvan die jongste produkte tans beskikbaarindie buitelewe-, kampeer-en4x4-markuitstal soos watdie koper dit in diepraktyk sougebruik. Dagbesoekerkaartjies wissel vanR30 virkinders totR120vir volwassenes, afhangendvan diedag.Daarisook naweekpakkette Dit is beskikbaar by Open Ticketsbywww.ekspo.co.za en ook tydensdie ekspo by die hekke. Besoek webwerf by www.ekspo.co.za virmeer inligting
SATURDAY14MARCH
. TheFrancophonie Food and CultureFestival returns to Cape Town from 10:00to17:00 at the Belgian Residence, Newlands. Nowinits fifth year, thisfree, familyfriendlyfestival offersanengaging celebration of Frenchlanguage,culture,and creativity. exploremorethan60stalls offering authentic food, artisanalproducts, and cultural displaysfromacross theFrancophone world. Free entrance. Parking willbe availableatKirstenboschCottages, with afreeshuttle servicetothe festival.
. Families struggling to access special needs services in theWestern Cape willhavethe opportunity to connect with dozens of support providersunderone roof at an expo held at TheCheréBotha School, 20 Meerlust Street,Oakglen, Bellville,from09:00 to 12:00 Theevent is opentoschools, educators, parents and caregivers of individualswith special needs
tariff increases to needed to avoid severe esholds will be raised, bands for fixed to mitigate the moving between possible.”
2025ATAGLANCE
ty, the overall value Cape Townacross increased by 16,65% between from R1,85 trillion to properties in particular, all properties from R1,396 trillion to the median rates under R3 million 7per month, with increase for million –R3million case, 90% of million will avoid excess of around the valuation. The ranges roughly monthly for properties 6million, a2,5 from R200 –R350 valued R6 million –stated. that Cape Town’s rand is currently the lower rate-in-rand generally costs less to own a than it does anywhere also be expected to me, increasing the and personal wealth the income and rum,”Hill-Lewissaid. metro —Jo’burg rate-in-rand before ncrease for next even with higher Cape Town, you’restill while living in Also, the higher your bigger your saving will compared to property asset of the same differences in the
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Paperrecyclinginitiativelaunched
Mould Empower Serve (MES) in Durbanville has partneredwith the Western Cape branch of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa(IWMSA) to launcha paper recycling initiative at the MES Homeless Support Centrein Durbanville.
“The initiative is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability while generating additional income forMES Durbanville for its programmes supporting homeless people,” says Lunar Magidigidi, spokesperson forIWMSA.
ADDRESSINGPOVERTY
“This year is especially significant for us as plays and com strong responsibi such
“Building on this foundation, IWMSA will support theestablishment of a dedicated paperrecycling stream at the centre. Thisresponds to the identified need where donated books, papers and textbooks that cannotbereused, are currently beinglandfilled, despite paper being ahighly recyclable material,”she says.
Through this project,IWMSA will provide the required infrastructure in the form of threebranded wheelie bins (co-branded with IWMSA and MES) forthe
This will create an additional income streamfor MES while increasing recycling access forthe surrounding community and divertingvaluable material from landfill, Magidigidi says.
IMPORTANTFORMES
Earle Jonsen, safe space manager and acting centre manageratMES Durbanville, welcomed the partnership.
“Thisisimportantfor MES as an
organisation because it is an opportunity to explore other avenues outside of what we already know, and we are learning something new about how to disposeof paper in the correct manner. We also strongly believe in partnerships and collaboration,” he says.
“The bins are currently only at Durbanville, but we are looking to support other branches as well,” Magidigidi continues.
“Anyone can bring their paper waste, but MES manages it and will benefit from it because the recycler will pay them for the collected paper,” she says.
Hopeforfamilies
Families struggling to access special needs services in the Western Cape willhave theopportunity to connect with dozens of support providers under one roof next month.
The Cheré Botha School will host an expo on Saturday 14 March, from 09:00 to 12:00, at 20 Meerlust Street, Oakglen, Bellville.
The event aims to bridge the gap between families and the wide range of services often difficult to access within the special-needssector
More than 20 serviceproviders areexpected to participate, including Horizon House, Oasis
Protective Workshop,Iris House, Chris SteytlerIndustries, Vasco SpecialNeeds Centre, Sunfield Homes, Living Link, andCape TownAPD. Other participants include Autism Western Cape, CamphillFarm,Elizabeth Roos Home,and Evelyn Angeline Serenity Home.
The expo will alsofeature supported employment enterprises,training workshops and educational-support services such asSISUEduplay andJob Abled.
The event is opentoschools, educators, parents and caregivers who supportindividuals with specialneeds.
The expo represents an important step towards improving accesstoessential services forchildren andfamilies withspecialneeds inthe region.
DeputyMayor Eddie Andrews, who’s alsoMayco member for spatialplanning and environment, defended theoperation, statingthe Biodiversity Management branch was removingtrees as part
of alien-plant clearing in the Tygerberg NatureReserve, which encompasses the former quarry site.“The clearing commenced in thelast quarter of 2025 and is beingdone in line with the reserve’s management plan, firereduction plan and associated legislation,” he explained. The City maintained the
trees fell under National Environmental Management: BiodiversityAct (Nemba) regulations requiring their removal as alien species.
PLANTINVASION
However, residentsquestion the necessity of the removal, pointing out that the location presents alow risk of plant invasion, which is typically the primary concern with alien vegetation.
Thecommunity is calling for an immediatesuspension of the tree cutting until acomprehensive assessment can be conducted, involving landscape architects and possibly local historians, with particular attention to rehabilitation options that could help conceal the quarry scar.
WHATHAPPENSNEXT
TheCityhas not provided atimeline for completion of the clearing operations, nor has it outlined any plans for rehabilitation or replanting in the affected area. The removal programme began in the fourth quarter of 2025, with no indication of when the work might conclude.
Residents areunhappyabout the removalofhistoric trees planted in 1955 above Uys KrigeStreetquarrysite.
CheréBotha School in Oakglen,Bellville
Recyclingcentre’s modellauded
Apioneering waste-recycling initiative in Bellville,Cape Town is being hailed as apotential solution to SouthAfrica's unemployment crisis after winning both nationaland international recognition.
Defence Forceopens applications
BELLVILLE DEPOTWINS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONALRECOGNITIOL FORINNOVATIVE MODEL
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership's (GTP) Buy-Back Centre has been recognised by the recycling collection company Petco PRO South Africa and theInternational Downtown Association (IDA) internationally forits innovative who typicallyearn minimal returnsfor their efforts.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF)has announced that applications for the2027 Military Skills Development System (MSDS)intake are now open,offering young SouthAfricans theopportunity to embark on astructured two-year military career development programme. Applicationsopened on 16 February and will closeon27March.The programme is designed for South African citizens between the ages of 18 and22years (for Grade12learners) or 18 to 26 years(for thosewith tertiary qualifications) who meet specific educational and personal requirements. Applicants must possess SouthAfrican citizenship withoutdualcitizenship, have
ELECTRICVEHICLESBOOSTEFFICIENCY
The addition of South Africa’s first
an Admission Point Score (APS) of 18 and above (excluding Life Orientation), maintain aclean criminal record, and comply with medical requirements including drug testing, psychometric evaluation, and medical assessment. TheMilitary Skills Development programme offers acomprehensive twoyear contract that combines professional development with practical military experience.
. Application formscan be droppedoff at thenearest recruitment centre or posted to: Department of Defence, Human Resource Division Chief Directorate HR Management (Directorate HR Acquisition),PrivateBag X976, Pretoria 0001. Theformisavailable at https:// zurl.co/LQf8j
Localmanshotonhiswaytowork
The communityisreeling
after yet another man was fatallyshot last Thursday morning in Fisantekraal— the third fatal shootingincident since last Sunday.
According to Const Ndakhe Gwala, spokesperson for the police’s provincial media office, it wasonThursday 19 February about 08:00 when the Durbanville police, after acomplaint, found the body of a39-year-old Malawianman with 10 gunshot wounds to his head.
The body was found in an open field near avlei between Boy Briers Drive and Bishops Court CloseinFisantekraal.
GUNNEDDOWN
On Monday morning the 36-year-old Jaco Coetzee was gunned down in Boy Briers Drive wherehewas on his way to work. According to Gwala members of Durbanville police attended ashooting complaint at about 06:15.
On arrival they found the body of Coetzee with three gunshot wounds to his head.
This came after another shooting incident in Fisantekraal on Sunday at about 01:15 in which aman was killed. His body was found in SaartjieBaartman Street.
According information TygerBurger received the deceased had just been released after he had served six yearsin jail.
RESIDENTSAND COUNCILLORS CALL
All three incidents are under investigationand no arrests have been madeyet.
Cases ofmurder were registered and transferred to detectives for further investigation,Gwala said.
Anyone withinformation is urged to contact Crime Stop on08600 10111, or alternatively utilise the MySAPSmobile application to share information anonymously.
DRUGACTIONCOMMITTEE
According to Gerhard Fourie, chair of Subcouncil 7ofthe City of Cape Town, he will meet with the Durbanville police and other saftety and security stakeholders next week to reinstate quarterly meetings withthem and to establish adrug action commitee toaddressdrug-related crime in Fisantekraal
“These shootings are ahuge concern,”Fourie said.
SENSELESSACTOFVIOLENCE
“Coetzee wasreportedly on his way to work when his life wastaken in asenseless act of violence. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and loved onesduring thisincredibly difficult time, posted Francois Berry, councillorfor Ward105 on Facebook.
“As ward councillor, Iwantto state clearly: we cannot andwill
not allow criminals andgangsters to terrorise our community. The safety of our residents is nonnegotiable,” he wrote.
AccordingtoBerry he has formally written to the relevant authorities to request that any army deployment to the Cape Flatsmust include Fisantekraal.
“Our communitydeserves visible policingand decisive action to restore safety and stability. We callonthe police to prioritise this investigation and to bring thoseresponsible to justice swiftly.
“We also urge residents to continue workingclosely with policeand the community safety structures, andtoreport any information that may assist the investigation.
“Fisantekraal is aresilient community. We stand united againstviolence,and we will continue to fightfor safer streets forevery resident,” Berry said.
Aresident of Fisantekral, whoout of fear wants to stay anonymous,said Coetzee grew up in frontofher andshe knows his parentswell.
“He was arespectfulperson whoalways greeted me andasked how Iam. He grew up in avery good home,” she said.
Wie het só besluit?
‘Potloodsakkie’byKKNK
Die bekroonde toneelstuk Potloodsakkie: Agterdie zip vandie Laerskool Durbanville is op pad na die Klein KarooNasionaleKunstefees (KKNK).
DieKKNK bied die afgelope drie dekades ’n platform vir Suid-Afrikase voorsteteaterproduksies en teatermakers en vanjaar se fees is geen uitsondering nie.
Vanjaar word die KKNK, geborgdeur Absa,van Saterdag 28 Maart totSaterdag 4April in Oudtshoorn aangebied
Die toneelstuk, wateen vanses laerskoolproduksies is watgekies is om deel te neem aan die ATKV-Tjokkertoneel-eindronde by die Baxter-teaterin2025, word op 3en4April tydens die 30ste
EEN VANSES PRODUKSIES
ACohen and Diamond Journey met Mathys RoetsenJohan Liebenbergisvan Woensdag 4tot Vrydag 6Maart,elkeaand om 20:30,byDie Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville op die verhoog.‘n Samekoms vanRoets en Liebenbergmet Cohen en Diamond se musiekbeloof ‘n onvergeetlikeaand.Komkuier saam.Kaartjies kosR280.Bespreek by www.dieboer.comofby021 9791911.
In die toneelstuk is (voor vanlinks) Sophia Lourens (Len die liniaal),Liani Jacobs
Bek-en-klouseerbekommerboere
Bek-en-klouseer is een van die mees ontwrigtende siektes vir die suiwelbedryf —nie omdat dittalle vrektesveroorsaak nie, maar weens die ernstige produksie-, koste-enmarkimpaktewat daarmee gepaard gaan, het EduardLoubser, voorsittervan die Durbanville-landbouvereniging, gesê. Loubser hetnabek-en-klouseer verwys in sy voorsittersverslag by die vereniging se jaarvergadering, wat Dinsdagaand (10 Februarie) by die Loch Lynne-wynplaas buite Durbanville gehou is. John Steenhuisen,die nasionaleminister van landbou, het ook die boeretoegespreek. "Bek-en-klouseer is nienet ’n veeartsenykundige probleem nie, maar ’n bedreiging virwinsgewendheid, volhoubaarheid en marktoegang in die suiwelbedryf. Die impak lê in verlore melkproduksie, verhoogde koste, bestuursbeperkings en markonsekerheid. Daarom is streng biosekuriteit, dissipline en samewerking tussen boere, verwerkers en die owerhede nie onderhandelbaarnie," hetLoubser gesê.
"Daar word geraam dat Suid-Afrika in 1975 tot 28 000 melkboeregehadhet, wat gesamentlik sowat 2,4 miljard liter melk in daardie jaar geproduseer het. Suid-Afrika het 50 jaar later slegs 885 melkboere, wat nou gesamentlik sowat 3,5 miljardliter melk produseer, waarvan die Wes-Kaap 30,6% produseer," het hy gesê.
"Verbruikspatrone toon dat verkope van vars melk eerder stabiel is of effens afneemaswat ditstyg.Tegelykertydis daar 'n beter vraag na waarde-toegevoegde suiwelprodukte soos jogurt, kaas en gegeurdemelk.
“Daar is egter ook beperkings asgevolg van die koopkrag van verbruikers, wat suiwelprodukte se groei kantemper," het hy gesê.
"Suid-Afrikaanse melkboere bly
SIEKTE HETERNSTIGE IMPAK OP PRODUKSIE, KOSTEEN MARKIMPAKTE EN BEDREIG WINSGEWENDHEID
Die herverkose uitvoerende komiteeis(vanlinks) Pieter Loubser(uitvoerende komiteelid),Eduard Loubser (voorsitter),Rennie Brink (ondervoorsitter)enThysLouw vanMaastricht (sekretaris).Die ander herverkose bestuurslid is Thys Louw vanDiemersdal (tesourier).Dieanderherverkose komiteelede is Andries Louw,Danie Louw,Abelines Schoeman,Anton EksteenenJeandréBrink.
wêreldklas– nieomdat dit maklik is nie, maar omdat daar eenvoudig geen ruimte vir fouteisnie," hethygesê.
ROOIVLEISVERBRUIK
"Ookrooivleisverbruik in Suid-Afrika bly onder druk as gevolg van swak verbruikersbesteding, wat ’n duidelike verskuiwing na goedkopervleissoorte dryf," sê Loubser. "Tussen 2015en2024 het skaapvleisverbruik percapitajaarliks metgemiddeld 6% afgeneem,terwyl beesvleisverbruik met ongeveer 1,5% per jaar gedaal het. Pluimveeverbruik het ook effens teruggesak, terwyl varkvleisverbruik met 3,2% per jaar toegeneem het—’nduidelike aanduiding datdie verbruikertoenemend prysgedrewe
besluite neem," hethygesê.
"Bek-en-klouseer bly die grootste enkele bedreiging vir die Suid-Afrikaanse rooivleisbedryf. Elke uitbreking het ’n onmiddellike en tasbare uitwerking op produsentepryse, markvertroue en uitvoergeleenthede.
“Ditstrek verder as net uitvoer. Bewegingsbeperkings, veilingsluitings en verhoogde biosekuriteitsvereistes verhoog koste en beperk boere se bestuursopsies.
Voerkrale raak meer versigtig om speenkalwers te koop, wat ’n direkte negatiewe uitwerking op speenkalf- en slagpryse het.
“Hierdie onsekerheid beïnvloed kontantvloei, beplanning en beleggingsbesluite regdeur die waardeketting," hetLoubser gesê.
KORINGENKANOLA
"Suid-Afrika het in 2015 altesaam 1,44 miljoen ton koring op 482 000 ha grond geproduseer; in 2025 het ons twee miljoen ton koring op 'n bietjie meer as 500 000 ha grond geproduseer, met 'n stabiele opwaardse kurwe in ton per hektaar die afgelope 10 jaar.
"Pryse bly egter die groot uitdaging. Internasionale koringvoorraadvlakke is steeds hoog, en wêreldmarkte bly goed voorsien. Plaaslike pryse bly vasgevang by invoerpariteit en die verwagting van beduidende prysstygings op kort termyn is onrealisties. Winsgewendheid het dus grotendeels afgehang van opbrengs en kostebeheer,maar is in baie gevalle nie genoeg nie.
"Dit is my mening dat die SuidAfrikaanse graanboer deur die staat en ander organisasiesbeskerm moet word. Billikeinvoertariewe moet onderhandel word om die plaaslike graanboer te beskerm," het Loubser gesê.
WINGERD
"Die wynbedryf bly onder groot strukturele druk. Wingerde het sedert 2006 van 102 000 ha tot 88 000 ha in 2025 afgeneem —hoofsaaklik weens lae winsgewendheid en die vervanging van wingerde met ander gewasse soos sitrus, bessies en neutebome.
"InDurbanville het wingerde danksy gunstige weerstoestande oor die algemeen goed gevaar. Goeie knopontwikkeling, sterk set en gesonde wingerde het hoop geskep vir die komende oes. Durbanville bly geseën met uitsonderlike keldersen produsente. Die streek se koelklimaatidentiteit en fokus op gehalte bly ons grootste bate. Die toekoms van diebedryf lê nie in volume nie, maar in waarde, differensiasie en samewerking,"het Loubser gesê.
WATDIE HART VANVOL IS N2-muur het soveel meer voordeleasnet
misdaadbekamping
Die politici het baie te sê oor die muur —daai een watouGeordie langsdie N2 wilbou Watbedoel is om misdaad langseen vanons gevaarlikse hoofweë te help hokslaan,isintussen bestempel as 'n "apartheidsmuur", die "Berlynmuur", "muurvan skaamtes" watten doel het om ons"arm gebiedeweg te steek", net"nog'n skeidingslyn"
Danisdaar ook die watwil siendat diegeld beter aangewend word,want dis 'n "oppervlakkige oplossing watnet weer afgebreek gaan word”. Ek wonder hoeveel vandaardie politici watso vinnig op hul perdjies gespring het,net terwille van teenspraak maak, regtig na die groterprentjie gekyk het en die voordelevan so 'n muur opgeweeg het. Met 'n besoek aan Oostenryk so twee jaargelede het ek my verwonder aan die hoë mure langsWene se hoofweë
Virdie oningeligtes, Oostenryk is onder dietop-20 rykste lande in die wêreld.Die land se hawelose bevolking is maar 0,22%van sy totale bevolkingen 'n "shack"is'nberghutofherbergindie Alpe.Dis 'n natuurskoneland,met pragtigehistoriesegeboue. Nou hoekom dan 'n muur langsdie snelweg as hulle nikshet om wegtesteek nie?
Wel, die hoofdoel is om klankbesoedeling te beperk. Die omliggende woonbuurte word beskerm teen die konstantegedreun vanvoertuie. Tesame daarmee bevorder dit biodiversiteitenhernubare energie "Groen" ekovriendelike murewordbedek met plantegroei wat'nhabitat skep virinsekte en voëls, en ook stedeliketemperaturehelpverlaag. Verder dien vandit as sonkrag-geraasversperringswat krag opwek. Daar word selfsalgeëksperimenteer om wind watdeur verkeer geskep word deur middel vanvertikaleturbines binne dieinfrastruktuur in hernubare krag om te skep
Hoë murelangssnelweëisook nieuniek aan Oostenryk nie
LangsDuitsland —die einstelandwat ook 'n politiekeskeidingsmuur afgebreek het— se autobahn, 'n snelwegwaarvan70% geen amptelike spoedperk het nie,ishoë mureingespanomgeraas te beperk. Ook daar is baanbrekerswerk gedoenmet sonkrag-aangedreweversperringsenplantbedekte "groen" murewat klank absorbeer terwyl ditstof filtreer
Volgens Facebook-gerugtehet Belgiësesnelwegmureinnoverende ontwerpe,insluitend mure watsoosklaviersleutelsgevorm is en aërodinamika gebruik om subtielemusikaletone te skep.Ekisdie eerstepersoon watvir jou gaan sê jy kannie alles op sosialemedia glonie en twyfel dusofdit waar is, maar dink net hoe besonders so iets souwees. Die TsjeggieseRepubliek het welinnoverende snelwegmure. Die "Noba", soos dit daar bekend staan,isgemaak vanherwinde bande, watgeraas doeltreffend absorbeer.Dit het selfsin2020 'n gesogteRed Dot-toekenning gewen. Japan, die VSA(die Trompetterseskeidingsmuur uitgesluit), Kanada, Nederland, Pole …die lysgaan aan.
Virongeveer 10 jaar hetekreg langs'nsnelweg gewoon —vyf daarvanlangsdie puntwaartweevan dieKaap se besigstesnelweëbymekaar aansluit.Dit wasdoelloos om in die somer die namiddagnuusof Egoli te probeer kyk. Die televisie se klankkon netnie kompeteer nie.Ekkan myself indink watseimpak 'n muur op klankbesoedeling gaan hê vir mensewat reglangsdie N2 woon.
Kombineer dit met dieveiligheidsvoordele vir beide daardie inwoners en motoriste, danklink die muur mosná'nblink plan. Sit so bietjieekstra beplanning, innoveringenfinansiële steundaaragter en ditkan ook bydratot die kragnetwerk …onthou beurtkrag?
As jy my vra, is dit iets watlangsalons snelweë kort,nie net ons gevaarlikstepaaie nie.Ennee,vibracreteisnie die oplossingnie
Dit voel egtervir my asof sommigevan ons politici weer agteruit wil boernet omdat daar 'n verkiesing om diedraai is.
-CECILIA HUME
LEWENSKIEKIE
METDAPPERENSTAPPER: Stappers beur teen‘n bultuit in die 6km-stap Vrydagaandbydie Weg-Stapfees,wat
On Thursday 12 Februarywegathered at Highlands Primary in Woodlands in unityand faith to mark the beginning of Mitchells Plain’s community-led50th anniversary celebrations.
TheMitchells Plain Legacy Project Team wishes to extend our deepestgratitude to everycommunity member,leader,organisation,wardcouncillorand local, provincial andnational governmentrepresentativesthatjoinedusfor our interfaith serviceand media launch.
We oweadebt of gratitude to the stakeholders and leaderswho have walked this road with us through monthlyengagements. Your voices arethe heartbeat of this project. To those who haven'tyet joined —our doors remain wide open. This legacy belongs to every forum, club, neighbourhood watchand street committeeinMitchellsPlain
Oursincereappreciation goes to principal Tanyavan Graan and educators of Mitchells Plain’s oldest school, Highlands Primary, which firstopened its doors in October 1976. Thankyou forbeingsuchgracioushosts. Your halland technical support provided theperfect canvas forthis historic moment.
Thankyou to our interfaith leaders,especially ReverendGailManoek of Christ the KingAnglicanChurch, Moulana Tawfeeq Elyofthe Imam Council of Mitchells Plainand Pastor Theo Roman of the West ReachAssemblies of God. Thankyou forthe scriptures, prayers, andmessagesofhope that reminded us thatweare a
communitybuiltona foundation of faith.
Our hearts were fullwatching Marsha Bothmaand the little ones of Mizpah EducareinBeaconValleylead us in the national anthem. To the learners of Highlands, Perseverance andYellowwood primaryschools, your poetry, dance, andsongprovedthatthe talent in our classrooms is world-class.
Aspecial shout-out to Strandfontein resident Mario Oostendorp forcompilingaspecial song celebrating Mitchells Plain’s 50-year journey,and sharing your musical gift so graciously.
Heartfelt thankstoShamiel Kolbee (Mitchells Plain Business Hive) andZaida Julius (Edubiz Media and Foundation) forsponsoringthe refreshments. Your support reminds us that localbusiness is the backbone of communityupliftment
As we move forwardintothisGolden Jubilee,let us continuetotellthe stories that matter—stories of resilience,excellence, andasharedheritage.
ThankYou! Baie dankie! Enkosikakhulu! Shukran!
*The Mitchells Plain Legacy Projectisa collective, apolitical andvoluntary effortbyvarious local organisations andleaders to promote socialcohesion andunity as we celebrate50decades of resilienceand more.
Our next public engagement willbeheldon12 March at WestridgeLibrary, from 09:30 to 11:00. For moreinformation,followthe Mitchells Plain Legacy Project Facebook page andWhatsApp channel.
DR ALICIA ENGLISH, ON BEHALF OF THE MITCHELLSPLAIN LEGACY PROJECTTEAM
Residents demand responsiblepet ownership
I'm absolutely fedupwith the number of dog owners inour area who think it's perfectlyfine to lettheir pets run wild without leads.
It's becomingaserious problem that's affecting everyone'ssafetyand enjoymentofpublicspaces. Just last week,I wasout formymorningjog whena massive German Shepherdcame chargingtowards me, barking aggressively. Theownerwas nowhereinsight, andIhonestlythought Iwas about to be attacked. When Ifinally spottedthe owners chattingontheir phone 50 metres away,theyjustshruggedand said, "He's friendly"!
Well,that's notthe point, is it? Ishouldn't have to
guess whethersomeone's dog is going to bitemeor just wants to play.Myelderlymother won'tevenwalk to the shopsanymorebecauseshe'sterrifiedofbeing knocked over by an overexcited dog. And don't get me started on the mess theseunleashed dogsleave behind in our parksand on pavements. It's disgustingand completelyunfair to families trying to enjoy thesespaces. Thelaw is crystalclear –dogsmust be on leads in public areas. It's notjustabout following rules; it's about common courtesyand respect foryour neighbours. Your dog might be the sweetest creature on earth,but the rest of us don't knowthat. FEDUP, Durbanville
Metro ontaardin tentedorp
Die metro is besig om in ‘n tente- of karton-dorp te ontaard. Hierdie euwel word by die dagerger en geen noemenswaardigevordering word gemaak om dit te keer nie
Die redes dat hierdie tendens ‘n euwel genoem kan word,isalgemene kennis. Onsbetaal hoëbelastings en heffingsterwyl hierdie mensewater steel en mors waar hulle kan, om nie eens te praat vandie gemors wathulle oral agterlaat nie.Nou en dan, ná baie klagtesenverwysingsnommers,wordhulle op enkele plekkeverwyder,maar die gemors blyagter.Enoor ‘n dagoftweeishulle terug.
Soosekdie situasie sien, het die Stad “informeel” moedopgegee hiermeeenbesef dis ‘n verlorestryd Intussen blyk die plaaslike regeerders trots daarop te wees dat mensenadie metrostroom …ongelukkig nie mensewat ‘n positiewe bydrae kanlewer nie J. VANDER MERWE, Bellville
Calls foraction at dam
Iamfrustrated at the ongoing problems at De Oude Spruit dam, which at times is an absolute nightmare forresidents.
What wasonceapeacefulspot hasturned intoa regularhangout forgroupsofyoung peoplewho seem to have no respect whatsoeverfor the community. They gather theretodrink, smoke, anduse the most appalling language youcan imagine As someonewho's livedherefor over15years, I'm genuinelyworried aboutthis. My elderlyneighbour can'tevenwalkher dog thereanymorebecause she's been verbally abusedfor asking them to keep the noisedown.
We'vecalledthe police, but theyshowuphours laterwhen everyone'salready gone.The council seems equally disinterested in sortingthis mess out. This dam belongs to allofus, notjust abunch of rowdy teenagers who think theyown the place. We need proper enforcement,regular patrols, andperhaps some decent lighting andCCTV to deter this antisocial behaviour.Enoughisenough. Ourcommunitydeserves better.
ACONCERNED RESIDENT,Brackenfell
Majorairport faceliftplanne
James Vos, Mayco memberfor economicgrowth, is celebratingwhat he calls along-awaited victory for the city’s connectivityand economy as Airports Company SouthAfrica (ACSA) announcedCape Town International Airport (CTIA) is about to getamajor facelift, to the value of R21,7 billion. Renovations and upgradesatCTIA will begin in March, when the airport will start work on upgrading thedomestic arrivalsterminal.
Some of the other renovations that are expected over the coming years include anew runway, expanded domesticand international terminals, andanupgraded security system.
“I warmly welcome ACSA’s announcement of these upgrades,” Vos said. “This has been aproject close to my heart for years. As part of our push to land more flightsand open new international routes, we’ve been advocating tirelessly for expanded capacity, and now, after all our efforts, Cape Town is hosting 228 international flightsevery week and connected to 31 destinationsworldwide It’s proof that our strategies, fromtourism campaignstocity-to-cityagreements,are working,” Vossaid. “With over 10 million travellers processed in 2024 and cargo volumes up 56%,the upgrades couldn’t come at amore critical time.”
R21,
Renovations and upgrades
BOOSTFORE
According to Wesgro,t tourism, trade,and investm agency, international arrivals contributed R24.3 billion Cape economy in 2022, than 10 000 jobs. “Every here translatesintoopport ourcity, from hotels and transportand retail. Aviat economic engine for Cape
The airport’s recentg years of strategic planning. KLMhaveincreased their while new carriers are the Mother City. Vos sa highlights the effectiveness Town’sAir Access initia hehas enjoyedworking teamtohelp bring these connectionstothe city.
“Beyond just expanding is aboutsecuringCape the globalstage.This is travellers, but for every benefits from athriving
UWClaunches feedingdrive
At the University of the Western Cape(UWC), the academic year begins with hope, ambition and the promise of opportunity. Yet for thousands of students, this period is also marked by hunger —areality that threatens learning, academic success and student wellbeing.
UWCsays that between February and April, students are most vulnerable as the they settle into campus life
The university anticipates that about 10 000 students will requirefood support.
It has therefore launched the Feed the Need campaign, acall forassistance to ensurethat hunger does not undermine students’ chances of success
For Gerhard*, afirst-year student from arural village in the Northern Cape, arrivingat UWC represents both hope and uncertainty. His family made significant sacrifices to send him to university, believing that education would open doors not only for him but also for those back home who depend on him. In the first weeks of the academic year, however, the reality of student life set in. Gerhard will have to attend lectures on an empty stomach for days. He dreads sitting in class, struggling to concentrate while hunger sets in.
He is aware that many of his peers are also facing similar experiences.
SUPPORTPROGRAMME
Through UWC’s food support programme, Gerhard will receive asimple but nourishing meal of rice, beans, and vegetables —sufficient to restore his energy. More
thannourishment, themeal affirmsthatheisseen, valued, andthathis presence at the university truly matters.
Stories like Gerhard’sare notisolated. They reflect the lived experience of thousands of UWCstudents navigating the gap between enrolment and financialaid disbursement.
DONATIONS
To meet this need, the university estimates that approximately R7,4 million in foodisrequired to support affected students forabouttwo months. Contributions may take the form of cash donations or non-perishable groceries, allowing the universityto respond flexibly andatscale.
Importantly, allassistance is delivered in adignified and discreet manner, protecting students’privacy andensuring that supportisexperienced as care rather thancharity.
“UWC recognises that hunger carries stigma, and every effort ismadetouphold students’ dignity while meeting theirbasicneeds.The Feed the Need campaign calls on staff, alumni,corporates, philanthropic organisations andmembers of the public to stand withstudents duringthis vulnerable period.
“Foodcollection boxeswill be placed in facultyoffices, atbuilding entrances such as the library andadministrative buildings, at security officesat the main universityentrances, andatother clearly visible and easily accessible points across campus,” reads astatement fromthe university.
. To donatevisit: https://bit.ly/ Udubs-Cares *Nothis real name
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Scoresofnappiesdumpedonbeaches
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Beaches are being littered withdiscarded disposable nappies, raising alarm among environmental groups and community volunteers.
At arecent clean-up at Lagoon Beach in Milnerton, hosted by Save aFishie, volunteers removed 187disposable nappies in just over an hour.
According to organisers this is notanisolated incident, but part of agrowing anddeeply troubling trend across rivers,estuaries and coastalareas.
Environmental advocacy group
VOLUNTEERSCOLLECT HUNDRED OF NAPPIES IN AN HOUR
Water Quality Awareness said theproblem reflectsa larger failure in waste management and producer accountability.
Product designer Jamii Hamlin described the situationasone of themostdisheartening aspects of modern consumer culture.
“Theconvenienceofa throwawaylifestyle andthe escalation of waste destined for landfill or flushed into the seahas become my greatest disillusionment.”
Sherecalledacoastal clean-up on RobbenIsland in 1999, where 22 000 pieces of rubbish were collected, amoment she described as her environmental “eureka” that shiftedher focus towards sustainable product design
Disposable nappies are made from complex materials, including plastics, elastic, adhesivesand super-absorbent polymers. They do not biodegrade. Instead, theybreak down into microplasticsthat enter marine ecosystems andpotentially the human food chain.
Environmental groups argue that while consumers must disposeofwaste responsibly, thescaleofnappies entering waterways points to systemic issues,from inadequatewaste services to insufficient producer responsibility.
ACALLTOMANUFACTURERS
Following the Lagoon Beach clean-up, Save aFishie issued an open letter to major disposable nappy brands calling for stronger action. The organisation is urging manufacturers to:
. Supportregular beach, river and wetland clean-ups.
. Invest in public education campaignsonproper disposal.
. Explore take-back schemes and lower-impact product alternatives.
. Strengthen Extended Producer Responsibility initiatives with measurable outcomes.
“If your logo is on our beaches it’s time your support is too,” theletter states. Founder Zoë Prinsloo emphasised that the
issue was not about blaming parents and caregivers.
“This is about systems that fail people and the environment,” she said. “What leaves our homes doesn’t disappear; it flows downstream.”
Advocates say City leadership is aware of the strain that nonbiodegradable waste places on sewage systems, landfills and biodiversity. But they argue that stronger enforcement, better infrastructure and greater producer accountability are urgently needed. Cape Town has repeatedly been recognised for its natural beauty and biodiversity. However, activists warn that maintaining that reputation requires decisive action.
Volunteers collected 187disposablenappies in just overanhour at Lagoon Beach.
Disposablenappies removedduringa recent clean-up in Milnerton.
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