IKASI LAM
Following several days of high drama, 47 shacks were “successfully” moved from Joe Slovo informal settlement to a vacant piece of land next to Zimasa Primary School.
The community has been on a knife’s edge since plans to move a group emerged (“Squatters not welcome”, City Vision 8 May).
According to the provincial authorities, the residents were in danger due to their proximity to a “vandalised high-risk Eskom Tower 37 electricity pylon”.
However, their relocation has encountered some resistance from nearby residents who say the site has been earmarked for the children’s recreational facility.
Despite the rejection, on Tuesday 13 May the City of Cape Town announced the “successful” re-
moval and integration of the families into the site.
In a short media statement, the City stated that it had successfully completed the emergency relocation operation.
“The vulnerable residents understood the urgency of the situation and offered their cooperation, which led to them being safely moved to a vacant piece of City-owned land not far away from the Tower 37 site,” read the statement.
One of the beneficiaries, Nozuko Mpololo, said she has lived in the area for more than 15 years.
She stated she erected her shack under the tower because there was no space.
“At last, we are free now. I am very happy. Our children will be able to play free. It was worse when it was raining, our shacks were choking. Sometimes when the illegal connected electricity wires broke, they would fall on top of our shacks,” said Mpololo.
Although relieved, she stated
she was concerned about the disgruntled residents who rejected the move, especially after the security guards have left.
Mpololo said she did not understand the reasons behind the protest as they lived under the most atrocious conditions.
In the midst of tensions, City Vision visited the area last week for firsthand information.
A Joe Slovo resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, blamed Ward 52 councillor Thembelani Nyamakazi for not supporting the community. He questioned his association with people who opposed their relocation to the site.
The resident described their blockage as a sign of a divided community. He accused some of their leaders of betraying them.
“This thing (the relocation) is creating a black-on-black violence (situation).
One of the shacks under the electricity tower in Joe Slovo informal settlement in Langa. PHOTO: UNATHI OBOSE
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We’ve come a long way
What is freedom if truth can't move freely? What is democracy if storytellers live in fear,or worse, disappear without a trace?
As a journalist, I understand both the power and the price of truth. I’ve seen how communities open up when someone truly listens, and how quickly fear can shut that down.
With World Press Freedom Day was commemorated on 3 May, I’ve been reflecting deeply on what media freedom really means in South Africa today. We’ve come a long way, but are we truly free?
In 1994, our country turned the page on a dark chapter of state controlled media and silenced voices. Our Constitution gave birth to a bold vision of freedom of expression, protected not just for journalists, but for every citizen. The press was meant to be a bridge between people and power, a watchdog for democracy. But rights on paper don't always reflect the reality on the ground.
Today, threats to media freedom don't always come dressed in uniform. They arrive masked, as crime, intimidation, digital manipulation, and economic pressure. Community journalists are particularly vulnerable. Often, the newsroom isn't four walls, it's a backpack, a microphone, and the courage to ask the hard questions others won't. Sometimes, that courage costs lives.
In February this year, community radio journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli from Mpumalanga vanished. No ransom. No goodbye. No answers. The silence that followed was deafening. Their families, their listeners, and the broader media fraternity were left in limbo, haunted by their absence and by the growing pattern it represents.
This past week, a flicker of progress
A journo’s voice
- Namhla Monakali -
emerged, four suspects were arrested. But that doesn't bring them back. Their bodies were found in a field, cold and lifeless. It doesn't undo the fear that's taken root in many reporters. It doesn't erase the growing despondency within the media fraternity, myself included.
Because when journalists go missing, we must ask, who benefits from their silence? What stories were they chasing that someone wanted buried? And what does it say about the state of our democracy if the messengers disappear,and the message dies with them?
Their disappearance reminds us that censorship isn't always a law or court order. Sometimes, it's a gunshot in the night, a threatening phone call, or an unspoken rule not to cover certain topics. In some communities, crime has become the editor, deciding what can and cannot be reported. That, too, is censorship. It is silent, insidious, and effective.
So again, I ask: Are we truly free when fear does the editing?
As a female journalist in this country, I've felt that tension, balancing truth with safety, duty with fear. And I know many of my colleagues continue to push forward. Not because it's safe. But because someone must. Because without media, there is no accountability. Without community voices,
there is no full picture. And without truth, we live in shadow.
But we cannot do it alone. Media freedom relies on a society that values it. That's why media literacy matters. We need citizens who question what they read. Who know the difference between journalism and propaganda. Who protect their right to know. An informed public is the best shield a journalist can hope for. A public that defends its press is one that defends its democracy.
At the same time, we in the media must hold ourselves to high standards. We must rebuild trust, confront bias, and create space for diverse voices,especially from places too often overlooked rural towns, informal settlements and community stations. These voices matter. Their stories matter.
We've come a long way from the days of newsroom raids. But the work is far from finished. Freedom is not static. It demands care, vigilance, and courage,from journalists, from citizens, and from those in power.
We need stronger safety protections for journalists, especially those working in volatile communities.
We need laws to be enforced, not just written. And we must honour those who've risked, or lost, their lives in the line of duty. Not just with statues, but with justice.
As we move forward, let's remember, the media is not just a profession, it is a public service. It is the pulse of democracy. If that pulse stops and voices like Aserie's are lost, we must not simply mourn. We must ask, Who's next? And what will we do to protect the next truth-teller? Because the media is not the enemy of the people. It is the mirror, the conscience, and the heartbeat of our democracy.
Lets continue supporting our boys - always
Like the millions of Kaizer Chiefs supporters across the country, Saturday’s victory in the Nedbank final against Orlando Pirates brought me so much joy and relief.
Kwade kwana nasentlango (it finally rained in the desert), this became a common sentiment not only among the Khosination but everyone around the country.
While the boys walked away victorious, it was by no means an easy win.
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Played at a packed Moses Mabhida Stadium, in KwaZulu Natal, in front of a vociferous crowd of gold, black and white, the last few minutes of the match felt like the decade-long trophy drought we endured leading up to Saturday. After the final whistle the country went berserk.
Kaizer Chiefs supporters sang and danced
Ajourno’s voice
- Unathi Obose -
to celebrate the win. It felt like we won a World Cup. The 10-year snare had been broken.
I must confess that even though we played to win, I didn’t expect the victory. I simply could not believe that our dream had finally come true. The string of poor
results caused so much despair among the supporters. We lost confidence in the boys but not in the team. I am unshaken just like all the other Chiefs supporters and I will remain loyal to the team until I go to the grave. The feeling I had on Saturday was inexplicable and the atmosphere in and around my community was different. I must add that on Saturday I could not sleep trying to explain to my kids what was happening. I have two children (girl 8 and boy 5) who were scared, thinking that something wrong was happening. They saw people running up and down the streets blowing vuvuzelas. I had to sit down with them and explain what was happening. And I told them it was the beginning of new things. It was the first time they witnessed Kaizer Chiefs lifting a prominent trophy since they were born. We are going to reclaim our trophies.
I don’t care who says what, the fact remains Kaizer Chiefs are the champions. The team traumatised us so much for so long. We became the laughingstock in our communities. We lost our self-esteem. We were unable to speak in the community meetings. No one respected us. Even the so-called minnows walked all over us.
The fact that we walloped the Orlando Pirates in the finals made my day.
To all the Khosination, I’m saying let’s continue supporting the club regardless of the situation. Without us there is no Kaizer Chiefs. All we need is for the Motaung family to boost the squad.
ASIJIKI, Forever Yona.
Meat vendors urged to take responsibility
UNATHI OBOSE
As the rubbish continues to mount around Zone 20 in Langa, local meat vendors are worried about the detrimental effects this may have on their business.
They are now appealing to the City of Cape Town to clean the neighbourhood, particularly around their stalls. They say the customers are reluctant to buy their meat because of all the dirt.
One of the traders who called herself Madlamini said it has been a while since the area was cleaned. “It’s been almost a month now, the rubbish has not been collected here. It is bad for our business and customers as well. When the customers see the pile of rubbish they pass and buy it at other stalls,” she said.
Madlamini said they generally ask ama-
phara to clean the rubbish and pay them. She said all they need is a container where they can dump their rubbish.
Another meat vendor, MaBhayi, accused the people who stay at the nearby flats of illegally dumping in the area. “We are not the only ones who are dumping the rubbish here. Some of the people who are residing in flats also dump the rubbish here. Now, we are the victims because it looks like we are the ones who don’t care,” said MaBhayi.
Ward 52 councillor Thembelani Nyamakazi said he knew about the stalls and blamed the meat vendors for not taking responsibility for their actions. He said a cleaning company was hired by the City.
“They are the ones who caused the mess. I always call the rubbish truck to clean the area. They need to take responsibility. They must man up,” said Nyamakazi.
Budyz creates safe spaces
AVRIL FILLIES
The non-profit organisation (NPO) Soccer Budyz in Athlone was founded in 2017 by Fernando Classen with a mission rooted in community upliftment.
Recognising the powerful role that football can play in creating safe spaces and teaching valuable life skills he launched the programme to address a gap in early childhood development.
“The journey began with coaching sessions at Genesis Educare, my local church crèche, and has since grown into a citywide initiative.
“Our vision is to use football as a tool for empowerment, education and development,” he says.
Soccer Budyz formed a partnership with 14 schools of the Cornelius Private Schools across Cape Town in areas such as Khayelitsha, Mandalay, Maitland, Pinelands, Athlone, Claremont, Ottery, Mitchells Plain, Durbanville, Kuils River, Eerste River, Goodwood and Parow.
“We run development programmes for girls and boys from ages two to 16 years at three key venues, at Oude Molen High in Pinelands, in Rylands in Hadji Ebrahim Crescent, at Sansbury Mall in Eerste River for children transitioning from our grassroots programmes,” he says.
Soccer Budyz operate on an affordable fee structure that ensures accessiblity. This applies to both their school-based extra mural sessions and structured development programmes at set venues.
On Saturday 3 May they held the Soccer Budyz Cornelius Private School Cup tournament at Sansbury Mall in Eerste River for 14 of their franchise schools.
Two weeks ago, they held a sports day in Lansdowne in partnership with the Lansdowne, Kenwyn, Rondebosch and Sybrand Park (LKRS) Educare Forum organised by Aziza Ebrahim, manager of Jumpstart Educare in Lansdowne.
Contact Classen on 067 087 7443 or email soccerbudyzhsd@gmail.com for more information.
Pile of rubbish illegal dumped behind the stalls in Zone 20. PHOTO: UNATHI OBOSE
Fernando Classsen, founder and director of Soccer Budyz with some of the children before the start of the tournament at Sansbury Mall in Eerste River on Saturday 3 May.
Learners encouraged to study ICT
UNATHI OBOSE
Learners from schools in Langa and the surrounding communities converged at Johnson Ngwevela Hall on Friday 9 May to celebrate the International Girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Day.
The event was organised by the office of Mondli Gungubele, the Deputy Minister for the Department of Communication and Digital Technology and Ward 51 councillor Lwazi Pakade.
Hundreds of Grade 9 to 11 learners from Langa High School, Isilimela ComprehensiveSchool, Khulani High School, Leap Science and Maths School all from Langa, Thembalethu Special School from Gugulethu and Cypress Primary School in Athlone attended the event.
The International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday in April to create awareness and encourage women to join the technology sector. This year the day was celebrated on Thursday 24 April.
Pakade highlighted the strides achieved globally through ICT. He indicated how the world shifted from writing letters to sending SMSes and emails. “Digital technology is not the future, but we are currently using it. Every household has someone using a smartphone and without a phone life is miserable. We appeal to the learners that when they choose their career they must choose wisely,” urged Pakade.
Gungubele appealed to women to study technology. He said the field had endless opportunities. “There is a difference between technology and assuming technology. What you are doing when you are browsing on TikTok and Google you are consuming technology. But technology is the practical application of scientific
knowledge and principles to solve problems to improve human lives. We are here to inspire and motivate you to choose the right path. We are saying to the young girls that their future is in their hands, and it is their responsibility,” said Gungubele.
He urged them to focus on their studies instead of running after men.
“Don’t make love before finishing the school, because you are allowing yourself to be a practice ground where matches will not be played. Orlando Pirates FC is playing at FNB Stadium (also known as Soccer City) but doesn’t practice there. You have a choice to make yourself a practice ground or FNB. Focus on your studies, finish them and be what you want to be,” said Gungubele, adding that technology is everything.
He praised numerous countries such as China and the United States of America for being trendsetters in the ICT sector.
Siyasanga Tshambu, a teacher at Leap Science and Maths School described the event as helpful. She said it motivated and encouraged the learners to choose their subjects wisely. “It is challenging but exciting at the same time. It got them thinking. It also exposed the young learners to the world of technology,” said Tshambu.
She stated that their backgrounds must not define their destination.
Simamnkele Sobekwa, a Grade 9 learner from Khulani High School, said the event was interesting.“I’m motivated by what the deputy minister Gungubele said when he told us to focus on our studies first before anything else. He gave us hope that we can be whatever we want to be if we stay focused,” said Sobekwa.s
Mfuleni model is appealing for ‘Mister SA’ votes
UNATHI OBOSE
A 31-year-old man from Mfuleni, who is competing in Mister Global South Africa (MGSA) 25, is appealing to the community to support him through voting.
Masithembe Rawe is one of 10 men currently vying for the MGSA title, with his eyes firmly set on Mister Global pageant.
Mister Global South Africa (MGSA) is a male beauty pageant that selects the male to represent South Africa at the global showpiece. The finals for the event will be at Colosseum Reale Venue in Pretoria, on Saturday 26 July and the winner will represent the country in Thailand later this year.
MGSA aims to identify positive male role models and provide finalists with coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Rawe said winning the competition will fulfil his childhood dream.
He said being Mister Global SA is everyone’s dream.
“I saw the advert on social media late last year. I decided to enter it online and I was fortunate because they selected me. There were 18 of us and by entering the competition we were automatically the semi-finalists,” explained Rawe.
He said they were given some activities to select the finalists based on their tasks.
“The criteria was to do some charity work. We were instructed to fundraise an
amount of R1 000. I did that and submitted everything before the deadline. I was selected for the 10,” he said.
The winners were announced on Saturday 12 April at The Social Grill Restaurant in Pretoria.
Rawe said they are currently doing some charity work, visiting and motivating high school learners.
He has also been tasked with raising R6 000. These will be used to decide who goes through to the next round.
However, he also needs public support.
“All I’m asking now that the people vote for me. They can send a sms -WIN MGSA 7 to 47439. The SMS cost R3 each and it’s free when voting on public holidays,” he urged.
Some of the learners from the many schools who attended the event.
Masithembe Rawe (31) appealing for votes.
PHOTO: UNATHI OBOSE
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Technology Mondli Gungubele addressing the learners during the event. PHOTOS: UNATHI OBOSE
Uwile umth’omkhulu
UNATHI OBOSE
Amalungiselelo omngcwabo wengcibi eyaziwayo nephume izandla eGugulethu
uSizinzo ‘Maduna’ Nqabeni ayaqhuba nanje ngoko umngcwabo wakhe kulindeleke ukuba ubanjwe kwiholo loluntu lwase NY50 ngoMgqibelo umhla we 17 kuCanzibe.
U-Maduna ubhubhele esibhedlele ngoLwesihlanu umhla
wesibini kule sikuyo emva kogula ixesha elide.
Umseki wombutho uSomagwaza Institute eGugulethu uSikelela Zokufa, nokwayingcibi, uchaze uMaduna nanje ngomntu obenesakhono esinqabileyo nobekwayincutshe ekoluseni amakhwenkwe.
Uchaze ukubhubha kukaMaduna nanje ngelahleko enkulu hayi kusapho lwakhe kuphela, koko kuluntu ngokubanzi.
“Singumzi wakwaXhosa silahlekelwa. Utata uMaduna ibingumntu owaziwayo nobehloniphekile ekuhlaleni ngenxa yomsebenzi wakhe. Ebeneminyaka engaphaya kwama 40 eyingcibi. U-Maduna ebeyingcibi kunye notata wam. Mna ndiqale ukumazi ngonyaka ka 2003 ukuqala kwam ukuba yingcibi,” uthethe watsho uZokufa.
Uqhube wathi ukuqala kwakhe ukuba yingcibi ubudlelwane bakhe noMaduna babungebuhlanga ncam, kuba wayengamthembanga esithi mncinci uzakumosha abantwana.
Uthe ngokuye ewenza lo msebenzi baye baphela sele bengumtya nethunga ngenxa yokubona ukuba uzeke mzekweni.
“Ibingumntu onobubele kakhulu kwaye nathi njengeengcibi ezincinci izinto ezininzi nendlela ekusetyenzwa ngayo ehlathini sizifunde kuye.
“Ebengayifuni into embi kwaye ewuxabisile umsebenzi wakhe kakhulu,” utshilo uZokufa. Uthe kuyo yonke leminyaka emazi uMadanu akazange weva kukhalwa ngaye kusithiwa wenze ingxaki.
U-Zokufa uthe nangoku sele uMaduna eyekile ukusebenza kodwa ebemane emndwendwela endlini yakhe xa ngaba kukho into afuna ukuyiqonda.
“Ebengagcisi ngolwazi, nantoni na ofuna ukuyiqonda ebekuxelela kwaye ebesoloko esitsho esithi xa ngaba sifuna naluphi na uncedo sibodibana naye,” uvalelise ngelitshoyo uZokufa.
U-Maduna udume kakhulu emva kokuba eluse oweyesakuba ngumongameli wombutho wolutsha kuKhongolose nokwangunobhala ngoku kumbutho kaKhongolose uFikile Mbalula ngonyaka ka 2008.
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“There is a certain group of people who described themselves as parents of the children in Zimasa Primary who don’t want us and they are trying by all means to stop us going there,” he said, adding that their councillor was among them.
He accused the councillor of betraying them.
“We see Nyamakazi talking in the media citing that he is not aware of our relocation.
“But, we ask ourselves if he doesn’t know about it, why is he siding with other people who are against us? Why is he not neutral? Instead he decided to choose sides,” he said.
Another resident blamed the protesting residents for using children to stop the project.
“Zimasa learners, including my child, were protesting against our relocation. My child told me that they were instructed by the teachers to go out and protest.
She (the daughter) said she didn’t know what they were protesting for,” she said.
She stated that they are ready to relocate to the new area. She also lambasted Nyamakazi for making them a stepladder to become a leader.
“We voted for Nyamakazi to
fight for us, not to be against us. Come local government elections we will show him,” she said, adding that she has lived under the electricity tower for 13 years.
Nyamakazi is adamant that he won’t interfere with something that he was not involved with from the beginning. He said the City officials didn’t inform him about the project.
“I’m not going to take responsibility for something that I was not informed about. The City officials undermined my office and did as they pleased.
“I still maintain that I don’t know what is going on there. I was not informed,” said Nyamakazi, adding that if there is anything that occurs to the people while they are there (new area), they must go and ask councillor Angus Mackenzie in Bonteheuwel and his friends.
When City Vision asked Nyamakazi if he spoke to the residents about the relocation and briefed them about the plans he said: “I can’t go and address people about something that I don’t have details about. I don’t know the time frame that they are going to stay there. I know nothing about it. If I go there, what am I going to say?” asked Nyamakazi.
Sizinzi ‘Maduna’ Nqabeni.
A shack built under the tower. PHOTOS: UNATHI OBOSE
Ward councillor plans ‘invasion’ of the provincial housing offices by crowd
UNATHI OBOSE
Ward 40 councillor Bongani Ngcombolo is threatening to mobilise the community to go and invade the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure demanding to know the progress on the Luyolo project in Gugulethu.
He said the project was closed after four security guards were attacked on duty in November 2022. (“Construction site in Gugulethu shut down after four security guards are shot”, City Vision, 17 November 2022).
Ngcombolo said they are still in the dark about the housing development in that area.
“We will hold a meeting soon as community to find a way forward about that project. But our aim is to go to the provincial
office in large numbers to ask about it. No one has updated us since it was closed,” said Ngcombolo. He cited that the beneficiaries are mainly backyarders from that vicinity.
Melchior Botes, spokesperson for Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Tertius Simmers, said the department is currently engaging with the City to assist with the reopening of the site for the completion of the project.
He cited that the ongoing violence and criminal activities are some of the challenges that pose risks to the health and safety of staff and affected parties.“There are 200 houses comprising both single and multi-storey units. And since November 2024 to date the department has spent approximately R2.4m for security on this project,” said Botes.
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Umsebenzi uqhubeka ngexesha elingelulo ugxalathelwano lwezithuthi ukuze kucutheke uphazamiseko kubahlali nakubasebenzisi bendlela. Umsebenzi ungayimfuneko ukuba ungenziwa ngala maxesha amiselweyo, ngokweemeko ezithile kwaye abahlali bayakuthi baziswe ngoko kwangethuba.
Abaqhubi bezithuthi bayabongozwa ukuba bathathele ingqalelo ixesha eliyakuthi longezeleleke lokuhamba kwaye bathathele ingqalelo ukuhamba ngezithuthi zikawonkewonke, ukukhwelisana isithuthi neendlela zeeklabhu zokukhwelisana kwizithuthi.
Zibandakanya kunye nathi kusuku olungengcaciso kuluntu ukuze ufumane ngokuthe xhaxhe ngokumalunga:
• Nenkqubela kulwakhiwo
• Indlela engokubhalisa kuvimba weSixeko ongabo bafuna umsebenzi
• Nendlela engokubhalisela amathuba okubangunokontraka
Umhla: ngoLwesibini 20 kuCanzibe (Meyi) 2025
Ixesha: 15:00 – 17:00
Indawo: Linge Primary School, 11600 Dywilisi Close eNyanga
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Ixesha: 15:00 – 17:00
Indawo: Ikhwezi Community Hall, 178 Steve Biko Drive, eGugulethu
Ukuze ufumane enye ingcaciso neengxelo ezingeprowujekthi le, ndwendwela kwa www.myciti.org.za/phase2a okanye ulandele iSigaba 2 seMyCiTi kuFacebook nakuX.
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Afumene izinto zokwakha amaxhoba
UNATHI OBOSE
Iinyembezi zosuliwe kumaxhoba omlilo wamatyotyombe eNkanini, eLwandle emva, kokuba efumene izixhobo zokwakha ngoMvulo umhla we 12 kwinyanga kaCanzibe.
Ezi zixhobo zokwakha, nebezikhutshelwa kwibala lezemidlalo eLwandle, zikhutshwe lisebe lezokuhlaliswa koluntu kuzwelonke.
Lo msitho wenziwe emva kokuba amatyotyombe angama 201 atsha alithuthu aze ashiya abantu abangama 681 bengodingindawo ngoLwesibini umhla we15 kwinyanga kaTshazimpunzi.
Elinye lamaxhoba uNosandiso Khwethane akawuvali umlomo yimincili emva kokuba efumene izixhobo zokwakha, watsho ebulela nakuceba wabo ngendima ayidlalileyo.
“Besendincamile ndicingukuba asoze sizifumane ezi zixhobo. Ndizamile ukumisa ityotyombe ndisebenzisa kwalamazinki atshileyo oku kokuba ndiqhusheke intloko. Noko ngoku ndizakuphinda ndilandise ityotyombe lam,” utshilo uKhwethane.
Woleke ngelithi imeko ayikabikho ntle ncam kodwa watsho esithi akufani.
U-Khwethane, nongumama wabantwana abathathu, uthe abantwana bakhe bebesele behlala kudadewabo kwingingqi ya-
matyotyombe ePholile.
“Ingxaki le hoki ndiyenzileyo incinci kakhulu, ngoku asoneli sonke. Kodwa ke bamane besiza ngeempelaveki baphinde bahambe nge Cawe emva kwemini. Ngoku ndizokutsala le hoki yam ndenze igumbi labo lokulala,” uthethe watsho uKhwethane.
Woleke ngelithi akavi kamandi njengokuba ehlala ngaphandle kwabantwana bakhe. Uye wabongoza uluntu ngokubanzi ukuba lingadinwa liqhubeke libapha izinto nanje ngoko basebaniniz abantu abazidingayo.
Uceba kaWadi 86 uXolani Diniso uthe injongo yabo kukubuyisa isidima kumaxhoba omlilo.
Uthe uyayiqonda intlungu abajongene nayo, kwaye uzakuqinisekisa ukuba yonke into ibuyela esiqhelweni kula ngingqi. “Umthetho waseMzantsi Afrika uyayicacisa ukuba wonke umntu ongummi weli lizwe unelungelo lokuba abenendawo yokuhlala efanelekileyo. Yiyo ke lonto sisenza amatiletile ukuba abantu babenendawo ezikhuselekileyo zokuhlala. Sizama ukubuyisa esosidima abantu bazakhele indawo zabo zokuhlala ngendlela abafuna ngayo,” uthethe watsho uDiniso. Uqukumbele ngokubongoza abahlali ukuba bathi gqolo ukuqinisekisa ukuba zonke izinto zombane ziyacinywa xa behamba okanye bephangela.
Grade R, 1 & 8 applications
STAFF REPORTER
Parents who missed the initial admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in 2026 have until tomorrow (16 May) to apply for their children
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) announced that it received late applications for 8 603 learners for these grades, bringing the total number of learners applied for thus far to 173 872.
According to the WCED, the online system will close tomorrow. “So we encourage any parent who still needs to apply to do so urgently. After this date, late applications will need to be submitted at education district offices or schools. Late applications will only be considered by schools after the applications received during the on-time window have been considered. We appeal to parents to submit their late applications as soon as possible. It helps us to plan better if additional school places are required,” announced the department.
Schools are currently considering the applications received during the on-time window and are applying their admissions policies to select successful applicants.
They will start to make offers of acceptance to parents from Friday 30 May, and parents will need to confirm their acceptance by Tuesday 17 June.
The most important thing that parents can do now before the outcomes are available is to ensure that they update the department if their contact details change. Every year, we face challenges with parents who are uncontactable when an offer is available for their child, so we urge parents to assist us by being accurate.
Parents can contact the WCED call centre on 0861 819 919 (press 1 for admissions) to make the necessary changes to their contact details.
The online window for transfer applications for Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 will open on Monday 4 August and close on Monday 18 August. Transfer applications for learners who have reached their highest grade in their school, or whose parents have relocated, will be prioritised.
The online admissions system, as well as more information about the admissions process, is available on the WCED website: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education/service/learner-admissions
Ezinye zezixhobo zokwakha ngelixa bezisabiwa kwibala lezemidlalo eLwandle.
Luyolo project closed in Gugulethu. PHOTO: UNATHI OBOSE
Metrorail ‘free-for-all’ a time bomb
KAYLYNNE BANTOM
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry said it was concerned about non-paying commuters at stations such as Steenberg, Stock Road and Nyanga. It said a “commuter free-for-all” is a ticking time bomb that lies at the heart of the city’s public-transport system.
The chamber raised the alarm in a statement, saying it had been informed by taxi and bus stakeholders that “non-paying passengers are barging onto trains en masse at key stations on the main commuter line, posing a serious public safety risk. The lawlessness is impacting both the local taxi and bus services, also aggravating commercial rivalries and escalating tensions within an already volatile sector.”
It called on immediate action from Metrorail. The statement further claimed that taxi and bus stakeholders had raised concerns with Metrorail, but to no avail.
“Several taxis were torched in Nyanga recently, reportedly due to tensions related to a significant drop in business as a result of free train rides.”
The chamber said the security breach came amid concerted efforts to reform the taxi industry, an initiative supported by a broad coalition of stakeholders in both the private and public sector.
It said Metrorail had a legal obligation to protect its passengers.
“It has also made good progress in repairing the commuter rail system following years of neglect. We cannot allow years of good work to be undone by criminal ele-
ments intent on destabilising a fragile commuter network, to the detriment of commuter safety.”
The chamber said it was concerned that this lawlessness amounted to unfair competition, by drawing commuters away from taxi and bus operators who are justifiably aggrieved.
“The state should be supporting these vital business sectors, not threatening their viability. In our view the problem could be largely contained via a few swift security measures. Metrorail should ensure proper ticket control – by verifying that commuters are in possession of valid tickets – and access control to train platforms. Staff need to be adequately trained and equipped to prevent chaos before it unfolds.
The chamber said it is committed to helping all stakeholders reach a resolution to the current crisis.
Zinobulali Mihi, Prasa’s acting head of department for marketing and communications, said they are investigating the matter.
“We are conducting an investigation into the allegations of passengers boarding without paying and accessing stations through alternate routes. This will include reviewing video footage from Steenberg, Nyanga and Stock Road stations.”
“On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we have verification of train tickets that are requested to be shown and removed out of the ticket holders. We also have teams that ‘jump the trains’ on an ad hoc basis. “We have many stations where there are no challenges with fare evasion.”
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it was concerned about non-paying commuters at certain stations. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Funding crisis hits HIV and TB health services
NAMHLA MONAKALI
More than two months after the abrupt withdrawal of USAid funding left nearly 700 health-care workers at risk and essential HIV and TB services in crisis, vulnerable children are now facing the most devastating fallout yet.
In a follow-up to an 11 March report in City Vision, new testimony from affected families reveals the human cost of the R360 million shortfall. Community-based organisations such as Empilweni, funded through the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Programme of the Networking HIV/ Aids Community of Southern Africa (Nacosa), are scaling back or shutting down, leaving children with HIV without psychosocial support, medical linkage or basic legal documentation. “These are not just numbers,” said Vuyi Skiti, head of monitoring and evaluation at Nacosa. “These are children’s lives, teens finding out their HIV status for the first time, caregivers holding families together. If we disappear so does their safety net.”
The OVC programme, supported through the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar), was instrumental in ensuring medication adherence, birth registration, school access and emotional well-being for some of the most marginal-
ised children of the Western Cape. Premier Alan Winde described the funding cuts as “heartbreaking and deeply unfortunate”. Provincial Health and Wellness Minister Mireille Wenger warned that the collapse of NGO support will severely strain an already-overburdened health system.
While the provincial government has since implemented urgent measures such as multi-month dispensing and e-scripting to ease clinic pressure the gap left in community-based care is unbridgeable, local partners say. Nacosa and local organisations such as Empilweni have called on international and local donors to help match emergency funding from the HCI Foundation, which stepped in to sustain adolescent-focused programmes temporarily. The Western Cape faced a R350 million shortfall to maintain stable HIV and TB care. Global solidarity is seen as being critical to prevent the reversal of years of progress. Patients are urged to continue their antiretroviral treatment. “Stay in care, not just for your own health, but to protect your family and community,” Wenger said. Nacosa’s collection of case studies, “When the Funding Stops: The Children Behind the Numbers”, offers a heart-wrenching look at lives at stake. Visit www.nacosa. org.za/when-the-funding-stops-the-children-behind-the-numbers.
Nurses want to be recognised
UNATHI OBOSE
Workers at the Nyanga Community Health Centre marked International Nurses Day (IND) by educating and empowering each other on Monday 12 May.
The IND is celebrated worldwide to honour the birth of Florence Nightingale and workers gathered at the facility boardroom to help each other.
Pumla Mgqaliso, facility manager, described the occasion as a special event. She said the day reminded them of the person who started the profession.
“Florence Nightingale was born on 12 May 1820 and she was the first professional nurse. Her first commendation was on 12 May 1962. The aim is to recognise the role played by nurses in society,” she explained.
Mgqaliso described their profession as difficult. She said it required a lot of perseverance. She stated that nursing is one of the essential works that needs to be respected. “We are also trying to promote our profession as we feel it is undermined by many people. People don’t take us seriously. They undermine us even though we are one of the people on the front line,”
High-school study shows
vapes are no less risky than cigarettes
In a survey conducted in 52 high schools across South Africa 17,82% of the learners between Grades 8 and 12 reported currently using vaping products, with 47% vaping within the first hour of waking, suggesting high nicotine addiction. In addition to this, 36,7% reported having tried vaping before.
As with nicotine in conventional cigarettes, research has shown that the substance in vapes or e-cigarettes can cause severe impairment to the growing teenage brain, leading to cognitive difficulties, mental-health issues including depression and anxiety, and increased risk of violent behaviour, other substance use and suicidal thoughts and attempts.
According to the study at least a quarter of South African Grade 12 learners admit to vaping regularly, both as a social activity and stress-coping mechanism, and usage filters down through all high school grades to primary-school learners.
While teenagers are well-attuned to the health and addiction risks of conventional cigarettes, the real risks of vaping are obscured by funky flavours and packaging, aggressive youth targeting in its marketing and misconceptions about safety, a member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists, Dr Nokuthula Mdaka, said.
Cloud of misinformation
“The brain is still developing up to the age of about 25,” she pointed out.
“The adolescent brain is particularly susceptible to nicotine, which not only ‘primes’ the brain for addiction, but also harms the areas of the brain involved in attention and learning, mood regulation and impulse control.
With vaping not bound by the restrictions on advertising and marketing of tobacco products and the ban on sale to under-18s she said the products were being directly targeted at young people and seen as integral part of youth lifestyle and culture that is socially acceptable to young people and adults.
Novel fruit, candy and dessert flavours specifically appeal to teenagers and young people, while aggressive marketing targets youth via social media platforms such as TikTok, influencers and celebrities, and events linking in with their interests and popular culture.
“That half of vape shops in South Africa are within a 5 km radius of a tertiary education institution campus comes as no surprise,” Mdaka said. “The danger in the ready availability of vaping products is that young people are being exposed to the harmful effects of nicotine and showing signs of addiction at increasingly earlier ages. In addition to incurring earlier damage to physical health and brain development, which could impact on their learning ability and future potential, it is also opening the door to further harmful substance use, potential addiction and mental harm.”
Unconvincing evidence
A further concern arises from a local study that found a link between vaping and poor nutrition in young people aged 18-34, with half of vape users consuming unhealthy foods as well as having lower fruit and vegetable intake than non-smokers and non-vapers.
she said.
Mgqaliso said many clinics have changed as they are now outsourcing their services.
“We have community-oriented primary care (COPC) who are visiting our communities, providing services. Instead of the patients coming to the centre, we have people visiting their homes rendering some of the services. Our aim is to bring the services closer to the people,” she explained.
She mentioned the testing of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), high blood pressure, HIV etc as some of the services they render to the communities.
Mgqibisa described their relationship with the community as solid.
Sister Amanda Silingo, who works at the paediatrics Unit with children under five years old, described the occasion as special.
She highlighted the shortage of staff as a major challenge. “We are supposed to cater for children from Nyanga only, but because people like our services they come as far as Delft, Samora Machel, Philippi, Gugulethu, Lower Crossroads and Crossroads. Sometimes we have no lunch because we want to help everyone," she explained.
“Young people, and adults as well, have the misconception that vaping is less harmful than tobacco use and underestimate the risks, to the extent that parents even buy vaping devices for their children.”
Mdaka added that concerns about the rise and potential harm of vaping among teenagers extended to “non-nicotine” vapes, as they are similarly habit-forming with the potential to lead to other substance use, mental-health issues and they carry similar physical health risks from the chemical components over and above nicotine.
Vaping as a coping strategy
The relationship between vaping and mental health is “bi-directional”, Mdaka said, since teenagers who are experiencing underlying mental-health issues may be at risk of using vaping as a coping strategy, which in turn could worsen the symptoms of pre-existing conditions such as depression and anxiety.
“There is substantial published evidence that teenagers with existing depression or depressive symptoms are more likely to begin vaping, while the incidence of depression, considering suicide and suicide attempts are higher in teenagers that do vape than in those who don’t.”
While vaping is promoted as a means to stop conventional cigarette smoking Mdaka said the evidence was unconvincing, and could lead to individuals smoking more as vaping appears to be more socially acceptable.
She pointed to the 2022 South African E-Cigarette Survey, which found that one in five (19%) users with no previous smoking history started smoking conventional cigarettes only after using e-cigarettes, while only one in eight (13%) quit conventional smoking after taking up e-cigarettes.
Harmful chemicals
According to the Tobacco Data Control Initiative, which led the survey, vapes, e-cigarettes and similar products pose health risks to both users and those exposed to the “second-hand” aerosol emissions, whether they contain nicotine or are nicotine-free.
While marketers of vaping products claim the aerosol emitted is “nothing more than water vapour”, studies have shown that the particles delivered by vapes are similar to those of cigarettes and they reach deep into the lungs. Vaping products also contain more than 20 harmful and potentially harmful chemicals at significantly higher levels than in conventional cigarettes.
The products have been shown to contain toxicants and carcinogens that can affect the eyes.
PHOTO: PEXELS
Some of the nurses at Nyanga CHC sitting in boardroom during the event. PHOTO: UNATHI OBOSE
Driver’s-licence printer working again for now
Thousands of motorists who have been awaiting a new driver’s-licence card will be relieved to know the country’s only driver’s-licence card-printing machine has finally been fixed.
The machine had been inoperable since February, leading to a backlog of 747 748 outstanding cards to be printed.
The Department of Transport said the working hours for staff at the Driving Licence Card Agency, which is an entity of the department, will be extended to ensure the reduction of the backlog.
The department said with the current catch-up plan updates on the backlog reduction will be provided after significant progress is made.
However, the backlog reduction also hinges on the number of orders received daily.
“But the national Department of Transport has its work cut out for it, as it
works on easing the massive backlog in printing new cards,” the department stated.
“We trust the national department will now move swiftly and efficiently to clear the backlog without any further issues.
“The provincial government remains committed to advocating for efficient, accountable service delivery that empowers residents and strengthens mobility across the province.”
The backlog breakdown
. Gauteng – 252 745
. KwaZulu-Natal – 115 020
. Western Cape – 108 402
. Mpumalanga – 66 833
. Limpopo – 61 769
. Eastern Cape – 55 393
. North West – 39 983
. Free State – 33 741
. Northern Cape – 13 862.
2025-’26 Film applications open
The City of Cape Town’s Film Office invites filmmakers to apply for support through the City’s Film Fund for productions set for completion in the 2025-’26 financial year.
The fund supports a range of productions, including short and feature films, music videos, commercials and reality TV series.
Established to strengthen Cape Town’s position as a premier film and media destination, it offers financial assistance and municipal services to qualifying film and media projects developed in the city. It’s geared towards projects that drive local economic growth, generate employment across the film and media value chain, and contribute meaningfully to skills development in Cape Town’s creative talent pool.
“Last month we announced the fund’s inaugural recipients,” said Mayco member for Safety and Security JP Smith, “and the first phase submissions delivered some compelling projects telling unique local stories with a deep connection to Cape Town’s already thriving film industry. We are looking forward to receiving more exciting applications for projects with the potential to contribute to further growth of the film industry, drive job creation, attract international clients and promote Cape Town to a global audience. This is a valuable sector that contributes greatly to the Mother City’s economy, and the fund is an opportunity for the City to provide local filmmakers with much needed supports.”
Qualifying projects must meet the following
criteria:
. Drive economic growth and job creation within Cape Town.
. Promote the city’s distinctive character, landscapes, and culture.
. Develop and upskill emerging talent in the local film and media industry.
. Champion sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.
. Celebrate Cape Town’s rich heritage and storytelling traditions.
. Have the potential to attract local or foreign investment.
Eligible projects include:
.Production and post-production of short films, feature films, animation, live action, and interactive media.
. Music videos, commercials, and reality TV series.
. Training programmes and initiatives that build capacity in the film and media sector.
. Innovative projects aligned with the City’s strategic priorities. Projects that can be completed between Tuesday 1 July and 30 June next year.
The fund will not support:
. Adult content.
. Corporate or training videos.
. Current affairs or news programming.
. Equipment or asset purchases.
Support may be provided in two ways:
.Direct financial contribution and sponsored municipal services. Visit filmcapetown.com
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Dana’s 20 years on stage ‘party’
It’s been 20 years since songwriter, singer and social activist Simphiwe Dana touched our souls with her debut album, Zandisile.
To commemorate her 20 year-anniversary on the SA music scene, Dana will be exploring the many amazing songs from her repertoire in her upcoming celebration of her career at the Baxter Theatre Concert Hall on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 June. This show will be an opportunity for Dana to explore the various textures of her work to date: an intuitive, multi-layered effort from a mature artist at the top of her creative powers.
Dana says being consistent with anything for 20 years is a celebration and the success achieved on this journey is a celebration too.
“The celebration of Simphiwe Dana's 20year career comes at the tail-end of a tumultuous era in my life, but it's still a nice thing to point at as something to celebrate. Fulfilment is not the right word, but it's the best word I can think of right now. I feel this really grounded sense of accomplishment,” she says.
Credited for creating some of the most thought-provoking songs of her generation, Dana continues to uphold the standard for singers/songwriters as a messenger for love, hope, compassionate humanitarianism and socio-political awareness.
She will showcase songs from all her albums, sharing their compelling narratives as she continues to expand the canvas of her spiritual and lifestyle mission as such an in-demand performer and speaker in
the social space.
“I knew I was something different for the industry, I knew I looked different, I sounded different and the songs I wanted to sing were different,” she says. “I thought I was telling people, 'Make way, something different is coming', but in hindsight, I was telling all of our stories about what it means to affirm yourself because the world will always tell you that you’re supposed to be something different.”
Dana will be on stage with 10 musicians to support her.
.Tickets are available from Webtickets. co.za or at Pick n Pay Stores.
Steelband festival at Baxter
NAMHLA MONAKALI
The vibrant rhythms of Caribbean steelpan music are set to fill the Baxter Concert Hall in Rondebosch when the Cape Town Steelband Festival returns on Saturday 17 May at 15:00.
Hosted as part of a trio of annual youth-focused music festivals, the event is gearing up to showcase some of the Western Cape’s most passionate young musicians. School and community steelbands will take to the stage in a celebration of rhythm, cultural expression and community upliftment.
Now marking its 25th year under the umbrella of the Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival series, the Steelband Festival continues to create a platform for emerging talent, many with little-to-no exposure to professional performance spaces.
Ann Barr, organiser of all three festivals, including the Cape Town Marimba Festival and Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival, said they were more than just music.
“Steelbands are vibrant, accessible and deeply joyful. They bring young people to-
gether across communities and give them a chance to shine, sometimes on a stage for the very first time.
“This festival is about more than performance; it’s about creating opportunity, confidence and connection.”
Barr added that some of the participating bands rehearsed with minimal resources yet brought enormous heart and dedication to their performance. The result is an electric atmosphere that resonates with pride, passion and purpose.
Audiences can expect an eclectic mix of genres, from traditional calypso to contemporary pop and African rhythms, all interpreted through the unique tones of the steelpan.
Tickets are available from The Baxter Theatre and via Webtickets.
The public is encouraged to attend and support this heartwarming and family-friendly afternoon event.
With music a unifying force, the Cape Town Steelband Festival continues to inspire, uplift and celebrate the sound of possibility in its territory.
School and community steelbands will take to the stage in a celebration of rhythm.
Simphiwe Dana celebrates 20 Years in music with a celebration next month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
City run series records tumble
Kabelo Mulaudzi produced the finest performance of his career to date, dominating a strong field to claim victory at this year's Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10 K on Sunday 11 May.
Glenrose Xaba powered to victory in a superb time of 32:00.
Mulaudzi, who completed the run with a sensational new personal best of 27:49, improved on his previous 10 km best time by four seconds.
“I last won in 2023, so to finally win one
again is the best feeling ever. I'm very happy with my performance today,” explained the man affectionately known as ‘Mr Podium’.
The 27-year-old controlled the race from the gun and then picked up the pace in the second half to cross the finish line first followed by Lesotho's Kamehelo Mofolo - who ran 27:53 which was just one second behind Namakoe Nkhasi’s national record.
Stephen Mokoka (40) rounded out the top three in a season’s best as the top ten men
Kabelo Mulaudzi produced the finest performance of his career to date, dominating the field to claim victory at the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10 K on Sunday, 11 May, with a sensational new personal best of 27:49. Glenrose Xaba was unstoppable in the women’s race, powering to victory in a superb time of 32:00.
all dipped under 28:30.
For being the first man across the line (R30 000) and breaking the 28-minute barrier (R40 000), Boxer Athletics Club standout Mulaudzi, coached by Richard Mayer, took home a total of R70 000.
Xaba matched his earnings, pocketing R70 000 for winning the women’s race and finishing under the 32:08 incentive mark.
She also made history by ending a nineyear drought for South African women at the event in Cape Town.
“I’m very happy to win the race, especially with the very good field of fast athletes. It’s the first time I’ve got a podium in the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K. I’m always number six, five and never even had a fourth place, so to win today feels great,” said a very happy Xaba. Selam Gebre finished second in 32:13 while Lebo Phalula continued her form with her season sub 33 clocking of the year, producing 32:50 for the last podium position.
PHOTOS: MARK SAMPSON
Kabelo Mulaudzi produced the finest performance of his career to date, dominating a strong field to claim victory at this year’s race.
Blue Jets on an upward trajectory
Liyema Zumani of Blue Jets Rugby Football Club (Khayelitsha) uses his momentum to force his way past Rensor Sikenaris of Silvertree Rugby Football Club to score his team’s third try during a WPRU City League division game played at Malta Park in Mowbray on Saturday 10 May. Jets won 21-7. The Khayelitsha team is now in the second position of the log after four games. They trail Moning Star by a point and are a single point ahead of third-placed Masiphumelele.
PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS