Record breakers
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Joe Slovo Secondary School is basking in the glory of its record 99,3% matric pass rate for 2024.
The school, in the heart of Khayelitsha, made history by improving its pass rate by
12% from 87,2% in 2023 to a near perfect 99,3% in 2024, their highest pass rate since the National Senior Certificate (NSC) was introduced in 2008.
The NSC results were released on Monday 13 January by Nosiviwe Gwarube, the Minister of Basic Education (DBE), with the class of 2024 obtaining the highest pass rate of 87,3%.
KwaZulu-Natal obtained the highest pass
rate by a province, with a staggering 89,5%.
Western Cape took fifth place, with 86,6%.
Joe Slovo obtained the highest pass rate in the Metro East District.
On Tuesday 14 January, Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier visited the school to handover the results and congratulate the learners and staff.
He praised the school for a remarkable achievement pointing out some pivotal fig-
ures in their success. “More importantly, theirbachelorspassratemorethandoubled, from 25,1% in 2023 to 56,2% in 2024. Joe Slovo Secondary’s class of 2024 achieved a total of 41 subject distinctions, with six distinctions for Mathematics (including two candidates with over 90% for Mathematics) and three distinctions for Physical Science,” he said.
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Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier with some Joe Slovo staff members and learners carrying placards during the event.
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‘there’s always light’
As the Department of Basic Education released the matric results for 2024 on Tuesday 14 January many learners were not pleased with their results.
The results were not what they expected and are now in a serious predicament, figuring out how to move forward.
However, life continues.
As parents we need to demonstrate our leadership skills and inspire them to hold their heads high.
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Right now we need to encourage them not to give up. They must understand there will always be a tomorrow.
They need to be resilient and firm in whatever they undertake.
Giving up is not an option.
Gone are the days when parents shouted orbeattheirkidsbecausetheyfailed.These days we address matters in an amicable manner.
We must tell them there is no need to cry over spilt milk. I know some parents are harsh by nature and are disappointed by their children’s poor performance.
We need to sit down with the children and convince them not to think otherwise. We must advise them not to listen too much negativity out there.
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Parents, no matter how angry or disappointed, mustn’t say things they may regret later.
We need to make the children understand life is full of ups and downs, and they will not always get what they truly want or things will not always come out the way that they expect.
Besides those who didn’t make it, there are those who did well but failed to get placement at tertiary institutions.
They feel as if life is unfair because they did everything that was required, but are still roaming the streets.
They need to be encouraged as well as to stay focused.
After all, the Bible tells us the Temple wasn’t built in a day.
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Police investigate rank shooting
Taxi operators in Nyanga have distanced themselves from a deadly shooting that erupted at the local taxi rank on Tuesday 14 January.
One person died and seven were injured during the fire exchange. At least 13 rifles and seven handguns were confiscated following the incident.
Themotivefortheshootingisunderpolice investigation.
Provincial police spokesperson Brig Novela Potelwa said the provincial officers seized the firearms and one taxi security guard was killed in what is believed to be intra-taxi association conflict in the neighbourhood.
She said 19 security guards are currently beingquestionedaspartoftheinvestigation.
“Police reports indicate a team comprising police-intelligence operatives, National Intervention Unit, K-9, the drone unit and the provincial combat team were busy monitoring movements in close proximity of the Nyanga taxi rank when shots were ex-
changed between the warring parties. As a result of the deployment further shooting was averted.”
Potelwa said the officers saturated the area and other hot spots with deployments as scores of commuters were left stranded because of the shooting incident.
Shestatedthattheinvestigationwasinthe hands of the provincial taxi task team.
“Engagement with PSIRA is ongoing in ef-
fortstodeterminethelegalityofthefirearms and the security companies they work for.”
Nkululeko Sityebi, Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) spokesperson, said the group was still shocked and confused. He said the incident has tarnished its image. “We don’t know what prompted the shooting, as the majority of us were not in the taxi rank because we are not officially open yet.
“We closed the rank on Wednesday 18 December last year and are reopening it on Saturday 18 January.
“We heard from the people on the streets that there were private security guards and some members of the Sea Water Route (taxis operating from Nyanga to Cape Town). But it is not clear what really happened, and the case is now being investigated by the officers. We are waiting for them to tell us what happened.”
Sityebi sent Cata’s condolences to the deceased family and wished a special recovery to the injured people.
Nyanga Community Policing Forum secretary Dumisani Qwebe described the incident as terrible.
He urged the law-enforcement agencies to intervene and stop the battle before it went out of control.
“Weareshockedbytheincident.Wedidn’t expect such incidents, especially in the beginning of the year. We are appealing to the law-enforcement officers to swiftly investigate it.”
Unarmed police officer shot and killed in his vehicle in Mfuleni
UNATHI OBOSE
The Western Cape police are investigating a murder case after a 32-year-old police constable was gunned down at Gcuwa Street in Mfuleni on Sunday 12 January.
Colonel Andrè Traut, provincial police spokesperson, said police launched an extensive manhunt for two suspects. He said the off-duty officer was killed during a robbery. He appealed to the public to come forward with information.
“At around 05:30, the victim who was on
his way to report for duty at the Cape Town International Airport was waiting for a colleague at Gcuwa Street in Mfuleni in his private vehicle when he was approached by two unknown assailants according to eyewitness accounts and shot him. The victim, who was unarmed at the time of the incident, was robbed of his cellphone,” said Traut.
The Western Cape police commissioner, Lt- Gen Thembisile Patekile visited the crime scene and condemned the callous attack. He vowed to use all available resour-
ces to bring the killers to book.
A community leader who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal said the community is shocked by the incident.
He urged the law enforcement officers not to leave any stone unturned.
“We are disturbed by the incident. And we are appealing to the state to take stringent decisions against the perpetrators. If we kill law enforcement officers, who is going to protect us?” he asked.
The leader urged the government to deploy more officers in the area and de-
scribed Mfuleni as one the busiest townships.
“Crime is becoming a norm in the area, especially murder, carjacking and genderbased violence.
“As a community leader, I appeal to all the community stakeholders to work together for the betterment of our community.
“Anyone who has any information regarding the incident must report it to the nearest police station. Enough is enough now,” he said.
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Police keep a beady eye on the Nyanga Taxi Rank following a shooting. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
He added that the school’s Mathematics pass rate had increased to 96,0% from 56,5% in 2023, while the Physical Science pass rate increased to 85,2% from 56,2% in 2023.
Maynier said the Metro East District was the second most successful in the region, with a 88,5% pass rate, following Eden and Central Karoo Education District, which obtained 89,2%, an increase of 4,69 percentage points from 2023.
“This is the highest pass rate the district haseverachievedinthematricexams.Ithas a higher and overall provincial pass rate. This year Metro East has a Bachelor’s pass
rate of 49,1%. This is the highest Bachelor’s pass rate the district has ever achieved in the matric exams and it is higher than the overall Bachelor’s pass rate for the province.”
School principal Sityhilelo Ntamo labelled the success as a dream come true for him and his staff.
“I’m so excited. I knew that we would make it one day. We worked very hard as staff members and learners as well. The results didn’t come overnight. We sacrificed a lot to ensure we fulfilled our goal.”
He also expressed his gratitude to all the community stakeholders who assisted them
on their journey. Detailing how they obtained a 12% increase, Ntamo said the school walked the extra mile.
“We had various programmes that included after school and weekend classes. But the award goes to my staff members for their resilience and never-say-die attitude. I never asked any of them to stay after school, yet they stayed behind with the learners and some of them had classes over weekends.” he explained.
Kagiso Mgwazeni, the school’s top learner, said he was not surprised by his success. The 18-year-old received five dis-
tinctions,forMaths((91%),PhysicalScience (87%), English Additional Language (82%), Life Orientation (88%) and Engineering Graphic and Design (81%) .
“I worked so hard. When a teacher started achapterinthebookandleftitinthemiddle, hoping to finish it the following day. When I arrived home I would read the whole chapter, and when the teacher continued I already have an insight into what she was talking about and I am able to raise questions.” He added he had also read previous question papers. Mgwazeni advised his peers to stay focused all the time.
Local forums pleased with Grade 12 results
UNATHI OBOSE
Local development forums are pleased with the 2024 matric results even though they said there is a lot that needs to be done.
The results were announced by Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube on Monday 13 January.
The forums stated the improvement gave hope and showed that there was something right the department did.
KDF first deputy secretary Nkosikhona Gaqa said the results have changed the perception that some people have about the area. He praised the Khayelitsha schools for the great job.
“We are happy with the matric results for 2024. All the schools did well, particularly Joe Slovo Secondary School. What Joe Slovo did is history.
“Its victory came as a surprise to many people, but we are saying well done to the staff members, learners and all other organisations that assisted them during the year,” said Gaqa.
He said the achievement reflected the dedication and hard work demonstrated by the staff and learners.
Gaqa praised the parents and the community at large for showing unwavering support to all the schools.
He appealed to those learners who didn’t make it not to lose hope but to continue working hard.
Gugulethu Development Forum secretary Vincent Domingo reiterated Gaqa’s sentiments, citing that they were pleased
with the outcome even though there was a slight increase in all the schools in Gugulethu.
“All of them have improved, but we want to see all of them above 90%. Fezeka Secondary School has slightly improved from 67,9% in 2023 to 72,3% in 2024. ID Mkhize Senior Secondary obtained 73,7 % in 2023 and now is sitting at 85,7%. Also Intshukumo Secondary School obtained 76,1% from 72,1% in 2023,” counted Domingo, adding that they were happy that thevschools kept the upward momentum.
He urged the government to put more effort on supporting the local schools.
Khayelitsha schools under Metro East District: Joe Slovo High School got 99,3% pass rate from 87,2% in 2023, Usasazo 99,1% from 91,3%, COSAT 98,3% from 99,0%, Chris Hani 97, 8% from 90,5%, Zola Senior Secondary 97,5% from 87,6%, Iqhayiya Secondary School 94,3% from 90,2%, Manyano High School 94,3% from 94,7%, Siphamandla Secondary 94,7% from 89,8%, Luhlaza Secondary School 92,6% from 91,5%, Sizimisele Secondary 92,6% from 87, 2%, Matthew Goniwe Memorial High School 88,4 from 69,3%, Esangweni Secondary 88,2% from 78,7%, Thembelihle HighSchool82,5%from83,6%,Intlanganiso Secondary School 82,1% from 86,3%, Harry Gwala Secondary School 81,1% from 80,1%, Bulumko Secondary School 78,0% from 71,7%, Sinako High School 76,8% from 67,7%,KwaMfundoSecondarySchool74,7% from 79,7% and Masiyile Senior Secondary School 67,8% from 70,9%.
Some Joe Slovo Secondary School staff and learners sing in front of the school while waiting for Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier to arrive with their results.
Some of the top learners at the school with statements of their results. From left: Kagiso Mgwazeni (18) obtained five distinctions, Olothando Peteni (17) with two distinctions and Lwando Mtsholongo (18) with two distinctions.
More than just about magic
The College of Magic, the world-renowned hub for education in the magic arts and performance, is offering new courses for aspiring magicians of all ages, starting with an exciting opportunity to experience the magic first-hand.
Located in the heart of Cape Town, The college has nurtured the talents of magicians and entertainers for more than four decades.
Founded in 1980, The College of Magic is a non-profit organisation dedicated to teaching the art of magic and performance.
On Saturday 8 and Saturday 15 February the College will host an Open Day, which includes a free tour and workshop.
The courses are designed to teach not only the art of magic, but also vital life skills such as confidence, creativity and communication.
Alumni include Comedians Stuart Taylor and Riaad Moosa, mentalist Larry Soffer, magician Olwethu Dyantyi and ventriloquist Conrad Koch, to name just a few.
During the Open Day visitors will be given
a Behind-the-Scenes Tour, exploring the historic building and sneaking into the magical classrooms, performance spaces and the rich history of the College.
An interactive workshop will offer the thrill of learning the very first magic trick from expert instructors. This hands-on session is suitable for all ages and skill levels.
“The College of Magic has always been about more than just magic tricks,” said David Gore, Director of The College of Magic.
“We’re passionate about empowering our students to think creatively, build confidence, and inspire others. This free tour and workshop is the perfect way to start a lifelong magical journey.”
Both sessions will start at 10:30 until 11:15 at The College of Magic, 215 Imam Haron Road, Claremont at no cost. Spaces for the free tour and workshop are limited, so booking is essential. To secure your spot email us at info@collegeofmagic.com or WhatsApp us at 062 519 1177.
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Multi-layered ‘The Cry of Winnie Mandela’at Baxter
Following its success in Johannesburg, The Market Theatre’s production The Cry of Winnie Mandela, based on Prof Njabulo Ndebele’s celebrated novel of the same name, makes its Cape Town debut at the Baxter Flipside from Wednesday 29 January to Saturday 15 February.
Adapted for the stage by Alex Burger and directed by the award-winning MoMo Matsunyane, The Cry of Winnie Mandela stars award-winning TV actress, theatre practitioner and presenter Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo, who takes on the role of Winnie.
She is joined by Rami Chuene, Ayanda Sibisi, Siyasanga Papu, Les Made and Pulane Rampoana. The play ran at The Market Theatre for three weeks and was soldout,andhadtobeextendedbyanother two weeks due to its overwhelming success.
“The Cry Of Winnie Mandela isacourageous story of every woman who has endured loss, suffered loneliness and experienced the chilling anxiety of waiting,” said Matsunyane.
launchedin2003.It’sasifahistoriccircle has been completed.”
In the play, four women meet to reflect, joined together by their anticipation of their husbands’ return.
Engaged in sacred moments of sharing and fellowship, they lean on the heroism of Winnie Mandela and the connection they feel towards her.
The women interrogate their own and other women’s reasons for waiting and what this has done to them.
This interrogation leads to a series of hearty, haunting and critical conversations,drawingaudiencestoreflectonthe historical struggles of women, while drawing parallels to our own contemporary lives.
All this is done with intense emotion and cleverly-injected humour, weaving the characters’ private accounts together and exposing the shadows, isolation and complexities of their journeys against the backdrop of the life and times of Mandela.
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Hesaid:“Iamsodelightedthat The Cry of Winnie Mandela will be performed at the Baxter Theatre. The novel was partly written and completed at Glenara, just across the road from the Baxter Theatre, the venerable venue where it was also
Theaudienceisinvitedtojointheseresilient women as they gather, share their stories, sing and metaphorically drink their “tea”, a potent blend of strength and vulnerability.
Prepare to be inspired by this powerful exploration of love, resilience, courage and the indomitable spirit of women.
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Cape Town Jazzathon brings soulful tunes to V&A Amphitheatre
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Asthecurtaincomesdownontheholidayfestivities, jazz enthusiasts were treated to a weekend of soulful tunes by some of Cape Town’s aspiring artists during the annual Cape Town Jazzathon at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre.
Now in its 28th year, the People’s Festival, saw artists from Lotus River, Kommetjie, Hermanus, Mitchells Plain, and Saldanha Bay, take to the stage from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 January. Jazzathon is a multifaceted project that promotes jazz, including live performances, educational workshops, awardprogrammes,andmultimediacontent.
Craig Parks, Jazzathon director, said the festival is produced by JCQ Productions and
provides opportunities to many musicians.
“It’s not just a festival it’s about recognising talent and nurturing talent. It’s about developing and showcasing South African music. Every musician gets paid, it’s not a lot of money but we try and give them something.”
According to Parks, the festival was split into eight time slots over three days and saw over 100 performers take to the stage.
“This year we reduced the festival to three days. Previously, we had gospel Sunday, but thisyearweonlydedicatedtwoslotstogospel music on Sunday. The show was also live streamed on Facebook.
“Weaimtopromotefemalemusicians,promote young artists, and allow them to perform on the same stage as the more established artists.”
Students of the College of Magic show their joy.
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The Cry of Winnie Mandela cast Rami Chuene, Ayanda Sibisi, Siyasanga Papu, Les Made and Pulane Rampoana. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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January by 2 sets to 1.
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KUNGFU: AFRICA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP
Martial arts showcase
JO FOURIE
The SA Youth Kungfu team is gearing up to defend their title as champions of Africa at the third Africa International Youth Kungfu Championship.
This exciting event will take place on Saturday1andSunday2February,atFairbairn College in Goodwood.
Hosted by Kungfu champion Muhammad Junaid, also known as MJLi, the championship is supported by the City of Cape Town and Voice of the Cape Radio.
The competition promises a thrilling
showcase of martial arts, including Chinese kickboxing full-contact matches, weapons divisions, kata toalu forms, and group events.
Eight African countries are set to participate, with teams from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania, and a few athletes from Uganda joining the fray.
The SA Youth Kungfu team is working tirelessly to maintain their position as the champions.
“Preparations are hectic,” says coach Muhammad Junaid. “The team is hard at work,
and with only 20 days left, they are confident and optimistic but also understandably nervous.
“We need to respect the opposition coming to the Mother City.”
The team will be co-captained by Luqmaan Slarmie from Diep River and Sinawo Akona Yola from Gugulethu, both of whom bring leadership and skill to the squad.
“We anticipate that this year’s competition will be even more competitive than last year’s,” adds MJLi.
“But preparations are going well. We are especially thankful to the City of Cape Town
for endorsing and supporting this event. Without their support, hosting the championship would not have been possible.”
The SA Youth Kungfu team is calling on the people of Cape Town to come out in full forcetosupportthemastheytakeonthebest from across the continent.
Don’t miss this incredible display of martial arts talent as the SA Youth Kungfu team fights to stay on top and keep the championship title in South Africa.
Tickets are available at Quicket, or directly from the MJLi Foundation on 082 301 9070 or 076 989 6979.
Alaa Razem of Burj Alluqluq FC from Palestine gets in a tangle with Nathanael Nhira the goalkeeper of Hustlers FC from Mfuleni during an invitational match played in Lansdowne on Sunday 12 January. The Palestinian based team won 4-2.
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