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teach love over hate, discipline over chaos, humility over pride, justice over selfishness, and reverence for life
What if I told you that I am a devoted Christian, filled with the Holy Spirit, anchored in Christ, and yet I believe that whatever path chooses you, it is okay? Not because truth is flexible or faith is fading, but because God is far bigger than the walls we build around Him.
It is a dangerous sentence to write; I may be nailed to the cross of criticism for it, but it is the most honest one my spirit knows
To some, these words sound like compromise To others, they are courage Some may whisper “heretic” while others hear healing
Ultimately you will see it through the lens of your own heart and how you relate , and that is okay It is still the truest sentence my spirit knows
Across history, religions have searched for answers to the same burning questions: Who is God? Why are we here? How should we live? What awaits us beyond death?
Every tradition, whether ancient or modern, is trying to make sense of human suffering, purpose, morality, love and the mystery of existence
They differ in scripture or ritual, but they share one heartbeat: to
Christianity teaches “love your neighbour” Islam speaks of rahmah (mercy) Judaism calls for tikkun olam (repairing the world) Hinduism teaches dharma (righteous duty) Buddhism advocates compassion and the death of ego African spirituality reminds us that we exist through others, ancestors, land, community
Different languages, different stories, yet the same longing; to live in harmony with God, with self and with neighbour
If religions share purpose, they also share a common enemy
Not each other, but greed, pride, injustice, hatred and ego
The real war is not between cross and crescent, temple and mosque, believer and unbeliever
This is not a battle of religion versus religion It is a battle of light versus darkness, love versus domination, humility versus pride
The enemy is anything that separates us from love and truth, systems that profit from division, violence dressed as righteousness, fear masquerading as faith
It is easier to blame those whose beliefs differ from ours than to confront the pride and corruption within our own hearts
In a globalised world (one I wait to see unfold) cultures collide and coexist in the palms of our hands News, pain, joy and belief systems
spread within seconds Some fear losing identity; others fear losing faith altogether But perhaps that era will never be a threat, but an invitation
Not to build one world religion, but to remember that we are already one human family breathing under one sky, made by one Creator, however differently we name Him I wait not for uniformity, but for unity, the kind rooted in compassion, justice and humility before the God who made us all Religion becomes dangerous when the map is treated as the destination
Scripture, tradition and doctrine guide us, but they are always interpreted by human hearts, hearts shaped by culture, upbringing, trauma and time
There are also laws written quietly within each soul, personal callings whispered by God into our unique journeys Faith is personal, but not selfish Public, but deeply inward God’s work is bigger than human interpretation
Christianity taught me that God is love, that Jesus is truth in flesh, and that the Holy Spirit still speaks
But I have also learned this God is not afraid of difference He spoke through fishermen, prophets, prisoners, dreamers, and foreigners, even those whose lives did not look “religious” To confine God to one denomination is to worship a smaller god than the God of creation
The Bible itself shows us a God who meets people in deserts, palaces, prisons, storms and silence, never in one predictable place
To my fellow Christians, this is not rebellion, it is reverence Jesus did not come to build fences around grace, but to reconcile all things to God He ate with tax collectors, touched lepers, spoke to Samaritans and forgave those who murdered Him
Faithfulness to Christ should make us more loving, not more afraid And to those of other faiths or no faith at all, I do not stand above you, but beside you Let us be honest in disagreement, generous in love and united against the real enemy
People will think what they think, and that is okay This is bigger than opinion It is about truth, love and the world we are shaping
While we debate whose belief is correct, children starve While we argue over doctrine, wars rage While we divide ourselves by religion, the real enemy, injustice, greed and hatred, keeps winning In the end, faith asks for rootedness and openness at once
Rootedness keeps us faithful to what formed us
Openness keeps us honest about what we do not yet understand If the Holy Spirit continues to teach, then perhaps our greatest task is to remain teachable, to listen, repent and love, even when the voice of God comes from a direction we did not expect
A JOURNO’S VOICE
NAMHLA MONAKALI
Two die
Two inmates died in a violent incident that occurred at Pollsmoor Remand Correctional Facility, Tokai on Wednesday 29 October, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed
According to the department, the violence erupted in the morning after a stabbing attack was directed at officials Correctional staff reportedly used force in an effort to restore order Calm had since been restored at the facility and those injured were transported to hospital The police were called to the scene, and the DCS will conduct a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale condemned the attack, describing it as “unwarranted and deeply saddening, especially when lives are lost ” He expressed concern over the loss of life and emphasised the department’s commitment to
Fugitives nabbed
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Police have confirmed that all four detainees who escaped from the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Monday 20 October are now back in custody
The final suspect, Ismail George, was arrested in Mitchells Plain on Sunday 2 November He was due to appear in court yesterday (3 November) but People’s Post could not get details of the matter at the time of going to print
George’s arrest followed an extensive manhunt launched after the dramatic Wynberg court escape, during which four men, aged between 22 and 33, fled the courthouse
Three of the suspects Linda Soyeza Tawfeeq Damo, and Mphumeleli Lufutha, were rearrested last week (“Three of four escapees rearrested” People’s Post 28 October)
Soyeza handed himself over to police, while Damo was traced to a premises in Grassy Park Lufutha was apprehended in Samora Machel on Friday 24 October
Police spokesperson Col Andrè Traut said George’s arrest brought the matter to a close
“All four escapees are now in custody and will face additional charges related to their escape from lawful custody,” said Traut
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The Cape Town Gilbert & Sullivan Society has announced auditions for its next major production The Pirates of Penzance to be staged at the Artscape Theatre from Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 July next year
Auditions will take place at Cannon’s Creek School in Pinelands on Saturday 8 November
This production will be directed by Darryl Spijkers with musical direction by Alastair Cockburn
It will feature a full live orchestra, bringing the wit, wordplay and whimsy of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic to glorious life on the Artscape stage
The Society is calling on singers, dancers and actors of all ages to audition – whether you ’ re a seasoned performer, a former theatre kid, or simply someone who loves music and the magic of the stage
No professional experience is required – en-
thusiasm, commitment and a love of performance are all that’s needed No preparations are required for dancers – they should just present themselves at Cannon’s Creek School at 15:30 on Saturday 8 November in clothes they can move in
The Society is also seeking backstage crew, costume assistants, social media helpers and PR enthusiasts to join the team
“This production will be bold, energetic and great fun,” says Spijkers As a community theatre production, participation is voluntary and unpaid – but the rewards include performing on a world-class stage, making new friends, and sharing in the joy of bringing Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic genius to life .Email gands piratesofpenzance2026@gmail com or info@gands.co.za for details and preparation notes or visit @gandsza on Instagram and “Cape Town G&S”on Facebook
One-man show debut at Baxter
The internationally acclaimed stage production Far Gone is set to make its South African debut with a highly anticipated tour that will bring its gripping, thought-provoking story to local audiences
The Baxter Theatre will welcome the show from Tuesday 11 until Saturday 15 November as part of an ambitious new tour spanning four continents
Known for its raw storytelling and powerful performances, Far Gone has captivated theatre lovers across the globe, and now South Africa will experience it first-hand
Written and performed by Ugandan-born actor and writer John Rwothomack, Far Gone tells the heartbreaking story of a young boy’s journey from childhood innocence to life as a forcibly recruited child soldier in Northern Uganda
The one-man show is produced by Roots Mbili Theatre from Sheffield, England, a company founded to give a platform to voices and stories often missing from the international stage
“As an artist, it’s one thing to work internationally To tour your own work globally feels incredibly special We are humbled to take this important piece of work across four continents I hope the heartbreaking story will resonate with South African audiences and those around the world,” said Rwothomack
Directed by Nigerian theatre-maker Mojisola Kareem and originally co-produced with
Sheffield Theatres, Far Gone blends humour, poetry, and physical theatre to explore the devastating impact of child abductions by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), which forcibly recruited tens of thousands of children across Central and East Africa
Rwothomack drew inspiration for the play from his own experience of nearly being kidnapped by the LRA at the age of eight
Founded in 2021 by John Rwothomack, creative producer Sam Holland and digital director Smart Banda, Roots Mbili Theatre is committed to spotlighting stories from Africa and the African diaspora
The company ’ s most recent work, Lines, completed a tour that finished at New York’s La Mama Theatre Rwothomack’s motivation is deeply personal “I made a promise to myself that I would tell this story one day These guerrilla groups and child kidnappings are still a reality around the world; we have to show that in a truthful way When I finished training as an actor, I thought the theatre scene was not set up to represent my voice, nor that of many others So I knew if I wanted to be truly heard, I would have to build a space to do it At Roots Mbili Theatre, we are dedicated to pinpointing views and stories that are not on the radar of theatre to give them the platform they deserve ”
The Cape Town Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s last production, Mikado, was on stage at Artscape Theatre in July this year
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BLINDCRICKETSAT20TOURNAMENT
Bright future looms for blind players
The Blind Cricket South Africa T20 tournament held in Stellenbosch recently was a “resounding succes” and was “a national triumph”.
Ten provincial teams participated and the DP Lions were crowned champions after defeating North West Dragons in the final
A preliminary training squad was picked up and out of the identified players a team will be selected to represent South Africa in the T20 World Cup in 2027 in Lahore and Multan in Pakistan
A total of 11 matches were played at Maties Cricket Club in Stellenbosch and the grant from Cricket South Africa (CSA) was successfully deployed for essential services
“The partnership with CSA enabled us to livestream the games on a Youtube channel which greatly enhanced the tournament’s visibility and accessibility
The grant by the Hollywood Foundation covered the
costs of accommodation and professional livestreaming infrastructure
Gift of the Givers in Athlone provided the lunch for the duration of the tournament,” says Frankford Williams, president of Blind Cricket SA
To properly frame the players’ achievements, the public needs to understand the modifications that make this fast-paced game possible
“The ball is a larger, hard plastic ball filled with metal ball bearings to allow players to track it audibly
All deliveries by bowlers must be bowled underarm, and the bowler must loudly shout “Play” upon release so the batsman can prepare Totally blind players (B1) can be caught out after the ball has bounced once, a key adaptation to compensate for their lack of sight Teams are strictly balanced across three classes of vision impairment
“B1 (totally blind) is the most severe impairment and these batsmen are
compensated with double runs for their scores B2 (partially blind) with significant visual restriction are players who often fill key all-rounder roles B3 (partially sighted) is the highest visual acuity allowed and these players face rules closest to sighted cricket and are the least compensated,” says Williams
The tournament exposed the exceptional talent of Lwande Bhidla (B3) from DP World Lions and Lesedi Lesufi (B2) of Titans
The achievements of these blind Protea players, whose club allegiances are confirmed, were the highlight of the tournament Bhidla received the award as Player of the Tournament and Lesufi the award as Young Player of the Tournament
“Winning the overall top player award as a B3 player demonstrates world-class skill in the most competitive sight class He does not receive double runs, making his performance truly extraordinary Lesufi is a rising star and his success relies heavily on superior tracking and sharp reflexes, highlighting a dedication and focus that promises a bright future for
Ayakha Mthuzula of Busy Bee Rugby Football Club (RFC) powers her way to the try line despite the unsuccessful attempt by Tatum Smith of Bellville RFC to stop her during the WP club rugby sevens tournament played at City Park on Saturday 1 November Busy Bees won the constest 15-5
Shafiek Abrahams of Delft United from sco on Saturday 1 Novem concludes next week