TygerBurger | Tygervalley| E-Edition | 28 January 2026

WHAT’S ON /WAT’S WAAR

THURSDAY29JANUARY

. TheR5book sale at Durbanville Children'sHome willtakeplace on Thursday 29 Januaryand Friday 30 Januaryfrom09:00 to 15:00,and on Saturday 31 Januaryfrom09:00 to 13:00inthe reception area Therewillbeaselectionoftextbooks –all at R5 each. Also CDs, DVDs and books, including children's books and coffee-tablebooks,willbeonsale.

. Join a5km socialfun run/walk in support of TEARS AnimalRescuefromJARRYDS in SeaPoint,calledKudostothe Cause. JARRYDSwilldonate R50 to TEARS forevery runner taking part,and you’ll geta free coffee.Bethereat06:00 to startrunning at 06:30. Dogs arewelcome!Registerat: www.nonamehg.com/ event-details/kudos-to-the-cause-5km-run-tears-2

SATURDAY31JANUARY

. Read To Rise and itsmascot, Oaky the Acorn, will host its annual Cape FlatsBookFestival at West End PrimarySchool in LentegeuronSaturdayand Sunday, 31 Januaryand 1February. Thefestivalisfilled with poetry,storytelling,authors, workshops,mascots, puppet shows, giveawaysand much more.Entrance is free.Visit readtorise.co.za/book-festival formore informationabout the festival.

SATURDAY31JANUARY

. FunkelsThrift market takesplace between11:00 and16:00 at KraaifonteinCivic Centre. Preloved fashion, vintagegemsand bargainfinds -everythingunder R50. Come forgreat music, good vibes, and tasty food.Freeentry.For more information, call Garthon 078638 1540

.TheEdgemeadLibraryishosting asecond-hand book sale at the libraryfrom09:00 to 12.00. Thebook sale is hosted by the Friends of Edgemead Library. They have alarge selectionofdonatedadultand children’sfiction and non-fiction books, as well as puzzles,CDs,DVDsand magazines forsale. Prices rangefromR5upwards peritem. Card paymentsare accepted forpurchasesofR50 and over.

SUNDAY1FEBRUARY

. Edgemead’slargest indoorsecondhand market takesplace at the Edgemead Community Hallin EdgemeadDrive from 08:0014:00.All kindsof secondhand household,collectables, bric-a-brac,prelovedclothing and much morewillbeonsale.

SATURDAY7FEBRUARY

. TheCapeTownGem and MineralClubwillbe having itsOpen Dayfrom10:00to14:00 at 14aGoede Hoop Street,Bothasig. Allare welcome, from mineral specimen collectors, to friends, familiesand especially children.Freeentrance. Learnmoreabout the hobby of crystal, gemand mineralspecimencollecting,related craftwork, or buy from member traders. Visit www ctminsoc.org.zaoremail admin@ctminsoc.org.za

THURSDAY12FEBRUARY

. Durbanville Business is presentinganexclusive evening of networking,dinner and aguided tour of Stadio HigherEducation'sprestigious newDurbanville campusfrom18:00.DrStanduPlessis, chief executive officerofStadioHigher Education, will be the guest speaker. ThecostisR150 formembers and R350 for non-members, dinnerand wine included. Seatsare limited. Confirmattendancebefore8Februaryby email to info@durbanvillesakekamer.co.za

SATURDAY14FEBRUARY

. Love willbeinthe airthisValentine’sDay as MdzanandaAnimalClinic& Shelterhosts itsValentine’s Picnic forPaws- aspecialfundraising eventin support of theanimals of Khayelitsha -from10:00 to 14:00atJoostenbergBistro&Deli. Theevent promises arelaxed and memorablepicnic experiencefilled with good food, greatcompany,and ameaningful cause. Well-behaved dogs arewelcome to join their owners on theday.Ticketsare available viaQuicket Visit www.mdzananda.co.zaoremail Kellyonfund@ mdzananda.co.zafor moreinformation.

DONDERDAG19FEBRUARIE

. Die TygerbergTuin- en Blommeklubspring diejaar wegmet RuanEastes se praatjie oorbromeliasen Diana de Vossepraatjie oorPot-et-fleur.Die tema vandie blommekunskompetisie is "Tradisioneel vertikaal". Die klub het 'n propvolprogram metinteressanthedeelkederde Woensdag vandie maand by dieNG kerk ParowWelgelegen(La Provence47, Welgelegen) om 09:30vir 10:00. Teewordvanaf09:30 bedien.Bel Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864 virmeer inligting.

VRYDAG20FEBRUARIE

. Die Weg-stapfeeswordvan Vrydag 20 totSondag 22 FebruariebyMeerendal buiteDurbanville aangebied. Stappers kankiesuit verskeieafstande.Daar sal'n6km-, 'n 10km-, 12 km- of 21 km-stapoor die naweekaangebied word.Skryf in vir een, twee of drie staptogteofaldriedae.Daarsal ookkoffie-, bier-en kosstalletjies wees, asook'nekspo-ruimte metinteressanteuitstallings. Besoek wegstapfees.topevents. co.zaom in te skryf

MobilityDirectorateintends to,uponCouncil’s approval,enter intoanagreement with SANRAL Western Cape to maintain and manage trafficsignalsonnational roads that arelocated within Cape Town.

Management changeforroads

The City of CapeTown's Urban Mobility Directorate is set to take over the maintenance andmanagement of 32 trafficsignals on national roadswithin its jurisdiction, following approval from the Mayoral Committee for athree-year agreementwith the South AfricanNational Roads Agency Limited (Sanral)

Theproposal, whichstill requires City Councilapproval at the end of the month, will seeCape Town manage signalised intersections alongkey national road sectionswhile Sanral continues to bear all construction, maintenanceand operational costs.

The 32 intersections are located along three major national road corridors owned and managed by Sanral:

. TheR300 between the N2 and N1 highways;

. The N2 highway between the R300 and R102;

. The N1 highway from the R300 towards theeast.

This represents asignificant addition to Cape Town's current traffic management responsibilities, as theCity already maintains andmanagesapproximately 1560 signalised intersections across the municipal road network through four dedicated maintenancedepots.

IMPROVEDRESPONSETIMESEXPECTED

RobQuintas, Maycomember for urban mobility, said theinter-governmental cooperation would deliver substantial benefits to road users.

“Road users will benefit significantly

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CITY TAKESOVER SECTIONSOFNATIONAL ROADSFOR THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT

from this inter-governmental cooperation because it will allow us to respond to faults at Sanral signals and do component upgrades that will improve the operational efficiencies of the signals at theseintersections and keep Cape Town moving.”

He praised the City's expertise in trafficsignal management, highlighting dedicated staff responsible for sequencing, alignment and timing to optimise traffic flows along major transport networks.

Theproposed 36-month agreement will outline obligations for both parties, including costs for materials, labour, upgrades and new installations. Sanral's signals are integrated intothe area traffic control network and monitored from the Transport Management Centre.

This arrangement builds on Cape Town's existing collaboration with Sanral, which currently operates and maintains the Freeway Management System on behalf of the three road authorities responsible for Cape Town's freeways: the City, Western Cape Government and Sanral itself.

Theagreement follows previous shorttermarrangementsbetween the two entities for maintaining signalised intersections, indicating amove towards more formalised long-term cooperation in traffic management.

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Thedepartment emphasised all DHA booking appointments are free and issued on afirst-come, first-served basisthrough official channels only.

Home Affairs warned people about scammers who claim to make bookings.

“Take note of scammers trying to get your money,” it said in aprevious post. “Home Affairs bookings are free, so don’t fall for these scams!”

REVIEWUNDERWAYTO PREVENTFUTUREINCIDENTS

TheDepartment of Home Affairs was reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure similar occurrences are prevented in future.

Officials have urged the publicnot to pay anyone for booking slotsand to report such scams to the department.

“DHA remains committed to improving access to services and ensuring that every person is treated with dignity and respect,” thestatement concluded.

. Thedepartment reiterated that DHA branch appointments canbemadeonlythrough the officialbooking system:https://services.dha gov.za/#/authenticate/identity

Newrecycling collectiondays

The collection schedulefor the Think Twice recycling service in thenorthern surburbsofCape Town and surrounding areas will change from1 February so that recycling collections willtake place onthe same day as generalrefuse collections, accordingtoa mediarelease issuedby the City of Cape Town on Friday.

This change follows requests from communitieswho raised concerns about increasedlitter and perceived safety risks associated with having separate collection days for recycling and general refuse. The affected areas include sub-councils two, five, six and seven, according to a media release issued by the City ofCape Town

By aligning thetwo services,residents will only need to put their refuseand recycling bins out once aweek —aimed at helpingtocontain littering, among other things.

Collecting recycling on thesame day as general refuse is in line with other areas of the City that benefit from Think Twice.

REVISEDCOLLECTIONSCHEDULE

The revised collection schedule appliesto the following participating suburbs: . Subcouncil 2(Belmont Park; Botfontein Smallholdings; Brackenfell(Central, Common, Heights, Industria, South); Bloekombos;Buh-Rein Estate; Cape Gate;Edenpark; Haasendal; Kraaifontein (including Industria and East); Northpine; Protea Heights;Protea Village; Ruwari; Scottsdene; Wallacedene; WindsorPark

RECYCLINGAND GENERAL REFUSE WILL BE COLLECTED ON THE SAME DAY

andWindsor Estate andVredekloof.

. Subcouncil 5: Parow Industria and Vredelust(Kuils River).

. Subcouncil 6: Bellair; Blommendal; Blomtuin; Chrismar; De La Haye; Groenvallei; Heemstede; Joubert Park;La Rochelle; Loumar; Meyerhof; Vredelust; Boston; Bosbel; Oakdale; Oakglen and Vredenburg.

. Subcouncil 7: Bothasig; Durbanville andDurbanville Hills;Edgemead; Monte Vista;Panorama; Plattekloof (including Plattekloof Glen); Sonstraal andSonstraal Heights; Stellenberg; Welgemoed and Uitzicht.

REMOVEBINSAFTERCOLLECTION

Going forward residents are reminded tonot place anybinsout earlier than the evening before collection, andtoremove bins fromthe street as soon as possible aftercollection.

“We thank residents for their willingness to recycleand for their engagement on this issue. We are happy to be able to negotiate asolutiontothis matter that worksfor everyone involved,” says Grant Twigg, Mayco memberfor urban waste management. “Recycling is key to protecting our environment as it helps send lesswaste to landfill, whichreduces carbonemissions,”Twigg says.

TennisspelersvirWP gekies

Vyfspelers vandie Laerskool Eversdal hetWP-kleure verwerf en salWPverteenwoordigbydie SynergyCup in Februarie

Die tennisspelers vandie LaerskoolEversdal wateersdaags aan die Senergy-toernooi gaan deelneem,is (voor vanlinks) Nina Esterhuizen,Lihan Lerm,Ben Kuffner,Alrik Zwiegers en Adriaan Engelbrech.Agteris(links) Hernu RedelinhuysenGys Burger(skoolhoof).

Currolearner headstoTaiwan

ACurro Durbanville learnerisone of two Eskom Expo forYoung Scientists winners that areset to represent South Africaatthe prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF) with her research project later this month.

Yu-Yao Chen (16), aGrade 11 learner at Curro Durbanville High School, will present herresearchproject, “Using Macroalgae-Infused Bioink to Improve Oxygen Delivery in 3D-Bioprinted Wound Scaffolds”.

This youngscientist showed living seaweed can survive inside3D-printed wound materials andproduce oxygen when exposed to light. This is important becauseoxygenhelps wounds heal faster, makingthis apromising andenergyefficient approachfor futuremedical treatments. By combining biomedical technology and 3D printing, afresh and excitingsolutiontoareal-world medical problemwas found

The other participant is the 17-yearold Karabo Mpuru, aformer learner at Northern Academy in Polokwane. Karabo will showcaseher researchproject, “Finding theconstant difference in an Arithmetic sequence”.

In this study it wasproven that the two formulae developed can be used to find thecommon differenceinany arithmetic sequence. These formulae work for even, oddand alltypes of sequences,making them reliable and practical. The findings are important because they help students save timeintests, improve problemsolvingskills andsupport further learning in mathematics.

MAJORPLATFORMFORYOUNGSCIENTISTS

The event will be held at the National Taiwan ScienceEducation Center in Taipei, featuringschool-going researchers from around the world. It serves as a major platform for young scientists to share their work andencourage international collaboration.

Theevent is taking placefrom 31 January to 7February. The learners will travelunder theguidanceofdelegation leader Toinette Horn,director of the EskomExpo StellenboschRegional Science Fair.

Mologadi Motshele,acting chief executive officer of theEskom Development Foundation, said: “The participation of ourSouth African learners at theprestigiousTaiwan International Science Fairreflects the international standard, innovation andscientific curiosity demonstrated by our young

SHE WILL PRESENT HER RESEARCH ON MACROALGAEINFUSED BIOINK FOR 3D-BIOPRINTED WOUND HEALING

scientists. Eskom is proud to support theselearners as they pushboundaries, explore new ideas and showcase the future of science and innovation. We remain committed to empowering the next generation of scientistsand engineers through the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists.”

. Registration to take part in theEskom Expo is open.Learners in Grades 4to12and Technical andVocationalEducation andTraining (TVET) colleges,NC(V) Level2toNC(V) Level4 students,can register their research projects by visiting www.exposcience.co.za.

Trafficcamerascatcharsonist

Cape Town's traffic-enforcement technology proved itsworth this weekend whenCCTV cameras helped police arrest asuspected arsonistwho was allegedly setting fireto vegetation along amajor highway

The suspect was detained just after midnight on Saturday 17 January,after Traffic Communications Centre operators working withFreeway Management System cameras spotted someone setting vegetation alight on the M5 northbound, beforeBerkeley Road.

Acoordinated effort amongthe Traffic Communications dispatcher, FMS operator andHighway Patrol led to the suspect's arrest by Highway Patrol officers.The individual was detained at the Maitland Police Station, where acaseofarson was subsequently opened.

TECHNOLOGYPROVESCRUCIAL

INCRIMEFIGHTING

Mayco member forsafetyand security

MANARRESTED AFTER CCTV CAMERAFOOTAGE SHOWED HIM SETTING VEGETATION ALIGHT

JP Smith said the arrest highlighted the value of technology in combating crime when used effectively.

“We shared statistics just afew days ago aboutthe pressure ourserviceshave absorbed to deal with the increase in vegetation and residentialfires. To have individuals whodeliberately set out to causemorepain andpotentialharm in this manner, is incredibly frustrating.”

He noted therehad been numerous fires along the M5 stretchinthe past week, andexpressed hope that the investigation would include athorough assessmentof alltheseincidents.

WEEKENDENFORCEMENTSTATISTICS

The arsonarrest was oneof375 arrests madebythe City's enforcement agencies during the past week.

CPF executive election derails

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The plannedelection of anew executive committee forthe Durbanville Community Police Forum (CPF)last Thursday evening in the Durbanville library hall derailed before it even started.

This was aresult of members ofthe forum objecting against the processbeing followed. Themeeting was adjourned andpostponed by AthenkosiMusoke, an administrative officer at theprovincial departmentofpolice oversight and community safety, who chaired the meeting and would have officiated the election.

The election came after the previous executive committee, which served for three and half years, resigned at the end of September last year

The meeting was postponed to Wednesday 25 February after almost an hourofarguing about whether itshould be postponed. The attendees also argued about whether the meeting should have been aspecial general meeting (SGM) and not an annual general meeting (AGM), according to the constitution, the notice period and the lack of transparency on nominations.

Although emails were sentout to some members of the CPF on 18 December, not allmembers received it. Themeeting was advertised in TygerBurger on14January, while the period of notice should have been 21 days.

Musoke was not aware of the correct procedures of such an election. Dressed in sweatpants and aT-shirt, he was reprimanded by amember ofthe public forhis conductand asked to apologise for blasphemy. Musoke on the other hand was

constantly interruptedwhile speaking. Attendees were alsoupset abouta document at theentranceofthe hall, which they hadtosign as part of the attendance register, which threatened arrestifanything discussed at the meeting wasshared with other parties.

Adv Pierre de Waal,onbehalf of four neighbourhood watches, amongwhich Tara Neighbourhood Watch of which his wife, Amanda, is the chair, said the process wasa “recipe for disaster.”

“Let us have aregularmeeting,with proper procedures, proper nominations, proper proxiesand in time, andnot have ameeting where it is goingtoend up in a big fight again,” he said.

“Youhavetofollow the constitution andifyou don’t follow it, you will have adisasterlike we had last year. Thenext thing isyou have areview, the setting aside anyelections, then we have along periodbefore we get back here. The CPF doesn’tfunction until the court ruleson it.Let us avoid that, andpostpone. Let us have aregular meeting with regular notice witheverybody concerned. We shouldvote aboutthis so that everyone can make a decision if they agreeornot,” he said.

“There are people here thatare representingtheir organisations and carrying the organisation’s mandate. Now if they go outhere saying that they postpone without the mandateofthe organisation,those people might getin trouble with the organisations.

“This is not apropermeeting to decide anything about elections,”hesaid.

Members voted that the meeting be postphoned.

The meeting will start at 18:00 in the hall of Durbanville Library.

Traffic officers recorded73225 offences, impounded 143 public transport vehicles and executed 1410 warrants of arrest.

They made 63 arrests, including 50 for drivingunder theinfluence of alcohol, five for reckless andnegligent driving and eight for various other offences.

Metro policeofficersmade 110 arrests, issued 3577 traffic andbylawfines, and recovered various quantities of drugs, one pistol and432 crayfish tails.

Law enforcement officers made 202 arrests and issued 6877 notices.

ThePublic Emergency Communication Centre received 1211 calls for assistance over the weekend, including 429 calls for medical assistance, 46 cases of assault, 29 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents, 171 noise complaints and 23 reports of domestic violence.

. Thepublic is reminded to report emergencies or anysuspiciousand criminal activities to theCity's Public EmergencyCommunication Centre on 021480 7700,providingdetailed information, including thetime, exact address anda short description.

Everystory buildsthe worldwewant to see

Hey partner. Breathe withme. Icall you partner because Idon’t see youasjust areader —Isee youas someone walkingwithme. We’ve done so successfullythis past year; we might as well keep walking. When Iask you to breathewith me, it’s an invitation to pause,not to perform. Rightnow, that pausefeels more important than ever Welcome to 2026. This is my first column for the year, and Ihope to share many “hey partner” moments with you. When asked where I’m from,Ijokingly say I’m acitizen of the world. December proved just that —Ispent mostofitonthe road betweencommunities:Zwelethemba in Worcester, Mdantsane in East London, New Brighton in Port Elizabeth, and KwaNokuthula in Plettenberg Bay

The roads blurred under the wheels, townsand townships passing like pages in abook Icouldn’t put down. As I travelled, Irealised that not everystory has aheadline. Some just make the heart lighter.

In many homes and streets, people would keep quiet in the face of injustice or share their thoughts, frustrations and hopes in hushed tones, carefully, as if testing whether it was safe to be heard.

People aren’t silent becausethey don’t care.They’re often silent because, over generations, they’ve been taught that their voices don’t matter. Taught to doubt their worth, to normalise being ignored, to survive quietly. But in some spaces,

NOTICETHESMALL VICTORIESAROUNDYOU. SPEAKUPWHENYOUMUST. CELEBRATEWHENYOUCAN.

I’ve seen something different —something quietlyrevolutionary. People speaking up, insisting to be seen, heard, to matter In Zwelethemba, Imet agrandmother tendingacommunitygarden. Her hands were darkened by soil and sunlight, her voice soft but firm. She’d started the garden as asafe place for children. It wasn’t on the news. It didn’t go viral.Yet watching children harvest vegetables, their laughter spilling over fences —the power of small victories.

In Mdantsane, neighbours had cleaned the streets for Christmas —not because anyone asked them to, but becauseit mattered to their sense of dignity. One picked up aplastic bottle,another swept, others planted flowers. By afternoon, a street thathad felt forgotten looked alive again—care is contagious.

In New Brighton, Iwitnessed ayoung lady startareading circle in her yard. It began with three childrenand afew books. The children’s eyes light up with stories. —Small acts can ripple further than we imagine.

In KwaNokuthula, young, loud, and unapologetically joyful artists revitalised homes for low-income residents. With each brushstroke, houses told newstories of hope, colour and possibility. Thesemoments are everywhere —in gardens, streets, yards, neighbourhoods and kitchens. They’re about connection, resilience and humanity. They’reeveryday victories that don’t make headlines but remind us that healing begins when we speak, act, and notice each other. Your voice matters too. You don’t have to shout to be heard. If something feels wrong in your community, to speakto ajournalist, share your storybecause injustice thrives in silence, and everyday victories thrive when acknowledged.So partner, Iinvite you to breathe with me. Notice the small victories around you Speak up when you must. Celebratewhen you can. Connect when it matters. —NAMHLA MONAKALI

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ONTPLOFFINGVAN KLEUR:‘n Leservan Durbanville hethierdie kleurvollefotovan die pragtige bougainvilleaopdie hoek vanDurbanwegenTindalestraat in Durbanville geneem–“sommeruit my motorbydie rooi verkeerslig”! FOTO:WYNANDTHERON

School’s rugbyinshambles

DF Malan High School's rugbyhas been nothing short of disastrous. Theschool that once prided itself on excellence andplayerdevelopmenthas allowedits rugby culturetocrumbleintoinconsistency,frustration,and outright unfairness.

Howisitpossiblethatsenior players —those who have invested years into this sport,attended every practise with dedication,and maintained peak fitness —are stilldenied agenuineopportunityto competefor aplace in thefirst team?

Howmanyseasons must pass before someone finally acknowledges the obvious?

Everyyearbrings newcoaches, newpromises, new “visions”, andyet the result remains the same: seniors pushed aside,notransparency,nostability, and no real progress. Insteadofbuilding astrongerprogramme, the constant turnoverhas draggedthe team from bad to worse.

Playerswho have proven their commitment areleft watching from the sidelines whilevague,inconsistent, andunexplained selection decisions arequietlymade

Inwonermoeg van plakkers se dinge

Ek hetallemoontlikhede probeer om die onwettige plakkersopdie munisipaliteit se erf 2465 in Soneike, Kuilsrivier, te verwyder Stad Kaapstad,wetstoepassers en die burgemeester vanKaapstad ignoreer my maandelikse pleidooie vanaf2018 toedie plakkers daar begin plak het. Watuitersontstellend, frustrerend, onaanvaarbaar en onbillikis, is die feit dat ek hoëmunisipalebelasting en diensgeldemoet betaal,terwyl dieStadKaapstad dieplakkerstoelaat om onwettig langsmyerf te plak Hulle verwyder ook niedie vullis watdie plakkers onwettiglik rondstrooi nie.

My pleidooi oor die veiligheid, gesondheid en brandgevaar watmyelkedag in die gesig staar,wordblatant deurdie Stad geïgnoreer

Myverwysingsnommers vir klagteshelp niejuis baie nie

Onwettigeplakkers vermeerder onder die aandag vandie Stad en wetstoepassingsbeamptes

Ek daagdie Stad en die burgermeester uit om hierdie feitlike skrewe te komtoets.

J.J.CLOETE ,Soneike

.TygerBurgerhet die briefaan die Stad Kaapstad gerigvir kommentaar,maar hetteen druktydnog geen terugvoering ontvang nie

behind closed doors, tolerating negativeinfluences of parents which shouldbeentertained. It is beyond unfair —itisdemoralising.

What messagedoes this send to the young athletes who have proudlycarried the school’s colours?That hard work counts fornothing? That showing up,stayingfit, andgivingyour allmakes no difference? That politics outweigh performance?

Theschool owes theseboys—and the entirerugby community—far better.

Theschool cannotcontinue to project apolished public image while ignoringthe growing frustration amongplayers andsupporters.

Tr is tial. Co ist yi ential.

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Theformer Fast FiveProteaplayerAmber Coraizin,head of netballatFairmont High School,isone of the ambassadors of the DNL Tournament and NetballDevelopmentProgramme and willbeplaying in the exhibition matches on Fridayand Saturday.She will also be part of theGoalgetters programme forthree to fiveyearolds.

Futurestars takecourt

The annual DNL Netball Tournament has been launchedthis week by the DNL NetballDevelopment Programme 2026.

The tournament, apowerful platform dedicated to the development ofthe youth andwomen, education, and community upliftment through sport,will open with agala opening and fundraising event on Thursday 5February at Fairmont High SchoolinDurbanville.

The tournament this year will welcome 30 elite players and mentors from across South Africa, who will engage with local teams throughout thetournament.

BRIDGESGAP

This mentorship model bridges the gap between elite athletes and aspiring young players, inspiring thenext generation of women in sport, says Dr Freda Kemp, founder and director of the DNL Tournamentand Netball Development Programme.

Tournament matches will take place on Friday 6and Saturday 7February and will be broadcasted live on SuperSportSchools, allowing viewers across South Africa to experience women’s sport at itsbest.

"The DNL Netball Development Programme integrates structured sport development with education and social impact.

“The initiative provides young women andchildren with access to quality coaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, while addressing barriers such as geography and financial constraints," says Kemp.

"This tournament is more than a competition, itsgiving coaches the chance to settle their teams for theseason. We willhave the privilege to see the best players in Cape Town and someelite players from Gauteng thatwenormally

Boulers laat kolwers

Die boulershet diebotoon gevoer in die jongste reekseersteliga-krieketwedstrydedie afgelope naweek in dieWP.

behoorlik bontstaan

ELITE PLAYERS, MENTORS FROM ACROSS SA TO ENGAGEWITH LOCALTEAMS

only see in the Telkom netball league. They will be accompanied by Rozanne Matthyse and Dr Elsje Jordaan, coaches of Jaguars and Fireballs respectively.

"On Fridayevening andSaturdaythere will be two exhibitionmatches and we inviteall netball enthusiasts to the events," shesays

EXCITINGMILESTONE

The 2026 programme marks an exciting milestone with the support of GEA, a globaltechnology suppliertothe food, beverage andhealthcare industries, a companylisted on the German DAX. Stadio University joins as an official sponsor of the u-19 division, expanding access to training andcompetitive opportunities for young netball players across South Africa. 3Cube Management Fast 3willalso come on board as akey partner, addingnational visibility and dynamic energy to the tournament

This year’s event is officially endorsed by the Cape Town Netball Federation, reinforcing its commitment to the growth and professionalisation of both community-level and elite netball across the region.All funds raised will assist Cape Town players to attend the Spar National Championships, ensuring talented athletes can represent their province on anational stage

The Goalgetters divisionofthe tournament, ledbyLuhandri van der Merwe, focuses on early childhood development, introducing foundational motorskills, teamwork, andhealthy living habitsthroughsport andplay.

Geen Tygerbergsespankon by die 200-merk uitkomnie.Cravenby, KraaifonteinenTygerberg-klub wasaan diewenkant in hulonderskeie wedstryde.

Tygerbergsesegeoor Strandfontein (161) is moontlik gemaak danksy Bjorn Hollenbach(61)en Ansley Adams(4/30), terwyl Kraaifontein (158) die span vanEdgemead (144) naelskraapgewen het met bydraes deur JJ Fourie(44) en Ismael September (3/24) –SAREL BURGER