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In a powerful display of unity and dedication on Monday 28 April, the Mountview community, led by local residents and the Mountview Neighbourhood Watch (NHW), took the initiative to clean up Armstrong/Cox Park, restoring safety and dignity to a space that had become plagued by crime and neglect
“What began as a community-led initiative quickly gained momentum, drawing support from key partners including Lansdowne police, the Lansdowne Community Policing Forum (CPF) and the local security company Together, they worked to clear the park of dangerous litter, including used drug needles and broken glass that pose a serious risk to the community who use this space, ” says Imraan Hoosain, spokesperson for the CPF
“This effort was driven by residents who were tired of seeing their park fall into disrepair,” said a representative of the Mountview NHW and added: “We came together not just to clean, but to reclaim our park as a safe and welcoming space for everyone ”
Riyaad Less, another resident of Mountview, also said: “It was heartwarming to see our community come together to clean up the park
Now our children can play safely again
“If we continue working together with the NHW, security companies, Lansdowne CPF, and Lansdowne police, we believe Mountview can become a much safer place for everyone ” The clean-up operation not only transformed the physical landscape but reignited a sense of community pride and ownership
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Nwabisa Manana, principal of Nosiseko Educare Centre in Guguletu, shares its success story: “I am very proud to say that today I am a competent practitioner through Elru’s training Understanding all the Eldas (Early Learning and Development Areas) and aims that underpin the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), and implementing all the learnings, it enabled Nosiseko to operate at the quality levels it does “The method our facilitator pursued, of sharing what we learnt after every session and recapping before a new session, worked very well for me It really helped me, enabled me to grow, and my classroom is no longer chaotic as it used to be, because planning is what I love and enjoy doing With Elru everything is practical I am no longer struggling to plan play-based activities ”
Fortune said Elru launched its first ECD teacher-training programme in the 1970s “In the last financial year the Centre Support Programme reached 710 ECD centres, supported 2 585 ECD practitioners and benefited 31 953 children
Such a programme plays a critical role in advancing skills development and employability of disadvantaged youth and women Through accredited ECD training, practical work exposure and small-business support CSP equips practitioners with the tools it needs to build sustainable livelihoods Women-led ECD centres receive business development and compliance support, while unemployed youth gain valuable hands-on experience and pathways into the ECD ”
By buying a ticket to the Jive Funny Festival people will support this organisation’s work, helping it provide a good start for children in the most vulnerable communities
Fortune said funds raised will address the national shortage of qualified early-learning educators by training 2000 ECD practitioners annually across South Africa
“It is estimated that more than 300 000 ECD practitioners currently remain untrained, highlighting the urgent need for scalable, high-quality training interventions Each trainee costs R25 000, so an investment of R50 million will provide participants access to accredited online training, learning materials, mentorship and ongoing professional development ” . To buy a ticket to the Jive Funny Festival or for more information on Elru’s programmes and how to get involved,visit www elru co za or email: reception@elru co za,or contact 021 762 7500
Sarah Pearson debuts with nostalgia, vulnerability
With a piano and a heavy heart, emerging Cape Town singer-songwriter
Sarah Pearson introduces herself to the world with “Tainted Heart” the debut single from her upcoming album FAUXstalgia
Out now on all platforms, the track offers a raw, emotionally intimate entry into Pearson’s sonic world a place where ’80s influence meets diary-style honesty
Written in the wake of a difficult emotional period, “Tainted Heart” unspools like a confessional voice memo turned anthemic piano ballad “The song is about staying close to someone, even when you know they’re the one hurting you, ” Pearson explains “It felt more like journaling than writing it just poured out ” Within 30 minutes, she had the song The next morning, she was in her father’s home studio with producer David Jones, shaping its lush, emotional core Lines like “You tell me that I’m
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young and I can’t be without your love / now I live with a tainted heart” strike a balance between youth and self-awareness, unflinching in their vulnerability It’s the kind of lyric that feels soft-spoken and soul-scorching at the same time an emotional truth wrapped in melody The production keeps it close: simple piano, ghostly tension, and a haunting momentum that reflects the panic and longing of the lyrics Pearson describes her debut album FAUXstalgia as “ a nostalgic dreamscape of a time I never lived in” It’s a record inspired by the sonic glow and emotional melodrama of the 1980s an era she feels spiritually connected to “The word ‘fauxstalgia’ means nostalgia for something you ’ ve
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Cape Town's iconic market, the Green Point Flea Market, is ready to reclaim its place in the heart of the city following a 15-year hiatus, and according to the organisers patrons are in for a treat
The market that was started in the '80s was shut in 2009 due to the development of the Cape Town Stadium precinct
Rosheda Muller, chair of the Green Point Market Traders, said Sunday 11 May will see the revival of a local event
“We left there more than a decade ago and we are elated to be back Many of the historical traders are
coming back We used to sleep in our vans overnight to hold our spots, because we were 1 000 traders at the time Sunday is going to be so emotional and historical ” Muller added that the market would take place in the P4 parking area and could accommodate about 300 traders The Sunday market will return on the 11th and will be run each Sunday until July, except when big events take place at the stadium
More than 150 traders can be expected on the day Muller said people could look forward to items such as Cape Malay foods, crafts and many other locally manufactured products
never experienced,” she says “For me, that’s the '80s So, this album is my take on what that era might’ve felt and sounded like if I had lived through it ”
But make no mistake Pearson isn’t playing dress-up in synthwave tropes She’s channeling her own memories, real and imagined, through a vivid pop lens Her musical upbringing (her parents owned a music college) gave her fluency in piano, drums, and vocal performance from an early age Childhood performances, backyard concerts, Barbie pop star roleplay, and self-made Instagram fan fiction laid the groundwork for an artist born to connect Now armed with a diploma in music and a debut project that’s equal parts escapist and emotionally grounded, Pearson is building a new lane in alt-pop a blend of retro romanticism and Gen Z intimacy “Music has always been my safe space, ” she says “It’s where I feel most like myself important, free, and understood ” “Tainted Heart” is the first of several singles to come before FAUXstalgia’s release later this year
Beloved South African theatre company KickstArt Theatre, in association with the Baxter Theatre, is bringing its award-winning pantomime magic to Cape Town for the first time this winter, with Jack and the Beanstalk - a delightful production for the whole family
With shows scheduled Tuesdays to Sundays during the school holidays, this spectacular theatrical adventure invites families, friends and fans of all ages to swap screen time for story time - and enjoy one of Cape Town’s most magical family activities this winter
After enchanting Durban audiences for nearly three decades, KickstArt Theatre is ready to spark a new family tradition in the Mother City From the award-winning creative team behind South Africa’s productions of My Fair Lady and Beauty and the Beast, and the director of The Sound of Music, this year ’ s production of the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is written and directed by Steven Stead and designed by three-time Fleur du
as the plucky Jack, with Roshanda Lewis as the golden-voiced Princess Jill, and Blessing Xaba of Spud fame, as Jack’s long-suffering mother, Dame Flora Flatbroke They’re joined by a stellar ensemble including Bryan Hiles, Brent Palmer, Liesl Coppin, Lyle Buxton and Saman-
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