People's Post False Bay E-edition 04 November 2025
AJoshua Wynne recently reached out to the City of Cape Town through his letter, highlighting his concerns for proposed relocation plans
lowing methods: translocation for rewilding, capture and removal to an existing sanctuary or to a newly established sanctuary, humane euthanasia, or a combination of these options
, cannot believe that us humans have not come up with solutions that don’t involve killing, separating, or removing certain animals from their natural habitats,” he said
Edith Kalimashe, Ncumisa Mbali, Phumza Gomba and Yalie Madywabe
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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
Huts vandalis
KEANANHARMSE
Break-ins and vandalism continue to plague the popular Muizenberg Beach huts after a series of incidents struck the facility last week
Over 30 break-ins have reportedly occurred at the huts, with most incidents happening in the heart of winter
In the most recent incident, on Tuesday morning 21 October, one of the huts was broken into while another one was damaged a day earlier after some guests reportedly lit candles inside the cabin
The huts are managed by the Beach Hut Trust (BHT) which was founded by Angela Gorman in 2020 to restore and protect these City of Cape Town assets
“The summer season hasn’t even started and it’s going badly already In the recent break-in, the suspects kicked the hinges in and inside we found 12 empty Heineken bottles plus a big bag full of KFC bones which must have happened last night,” said Tony Maneveld
In a previous incident, all the cabin locks at the huts were removed on Wednesday 10 September
“On the Monday night before we noticed graffiti on the walls but we painted over it The following night we saw how burnt the walls were from the candles that were lit inside It’s very dangerous as the huts are made of wood,” he said
The City has noted that their recreation and parks department is aware of the vandalism
“The City, in collaboration with Save our Beach Huts, tries to manage the security as best as possible, and at present, there is 24-hour security patrolling the Muizenberg Pavilion, Muizenberg Beach, and the entire Surfers Corner, including the huts Vandalism and theft are major challenges affecting many communities throughout the City When it occurs in community facilities, it attracts antisocial behaviour
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“I strongly believe that the shooting of paintballs is unnecessary and harmful towards the conservation, and monitoring of this precious species I have come across paintballs in my yard, and juvenile baboons covered in green and yellow paint This is both upsetting, and in my view, unacceptable,” he said in his letter He proposes that the community should be educated by professionals who can explain the nature of baboons
“I have personally witnessed troops being split up, and shot at from all different directions, up to the point where they are beginning to loose their hair, because of the day to day stress they are put under,” he writes
Wynne believes seeing more baboon-proof bins can also ease the tensions between the public and primates
“There are streets littered in rubbish, posing a huge risk to baboon health, whilst also massively affecting the residents, providing them with reason to hate baboons There have been no actions made to baboon-proof bins, and so this problem continues I think this could be easily rectified, by simply supplying bin locks, which keep baboons away from the bins, and out of trouble ”
The City says that the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team notes the letter
“We are busy finalising the Action Plan that intends to operationalise the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan and believe this will address the concerns raised by the young resident from Kommetjie ”
The City could not confirm the date when the action plan will be carried out
Wynne doesn’t believe the safety plan for the baboon tribes will be successful
“I don’t think this plan will be very successful
Primarily because baboons are very fast, and agile, so the relocation of a whole troop will be a painful, completely unnecessary process for both the relocators, and the baboons There are so many professionals who have learned and studied this species, so many activists who want to change the system, and so many caring stakeholders, who all have opinions of their own ” In response to the letter, Jennie Trethowan from Baboon Matters wrote: “Thank you for writing such a strong and well thought out letter The baboon management is an issue that can easily be resolved and improved and I thank you for drawing that to the attention of the decision makers Thank you, Joshua, you give me hope for the communities and baboons ”
Policeandcancersurvivorsmarch
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Muizenberg beach blazed in pink when cancer survivors and 1500 police officers marched together in their pink T-shirts to honour the millions of families fighting breast cancer
The event, on Wednesday 29 October, was organised by Gift of the Givers in partnership with the South African Police Service (Saps) and Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) It brought together law enforcement officers, cancer survivors, and those currently battling the disease to demonstrate solidarity and inspire hope October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global initiative to raise awareness, honour lives impacted by the disease, and reaffirm commitment to provide access to healthcare
The message the organisers wished to convey was that no one fights cancer alone, emphasising that a breast cancer diagnosis represents a journey of courage and community rather than stigma
The officers represent 63 Western Cape police districts and could choose to take part in the 5km and 10km awareness walk
This year ’ s international theme: “Every story is unique, every journey matters,” highlights how each person ’ s cancer experience serves as a powerful testament to resilience and hope People’s Post spoke with two police officers, Dieketso Femele and Abel Sethonga, who explained why they were inspired to raise awareness Femele is an admin clerk at Langa Police Station and she said: “Today I’m here supporting all the people who have cancer and those who died from the disease This is also my second cancer walk I’ve taken part in The previous one was in Milnerton ” Femele added she was blessed that no one in her family was impacted by cancer Sethonga has been working as a warrant offi-
Participants had the choice of undertaking a 5km or10km awareness walk across Muizenberg beach. PHOTO: KEANAN HARMSE
cer for the past 23 years at Cape Town Central Police Station “I first took part in the walk last year at Cape Town Stadium At the moment one of my friends is battling stage four colon cancer I
encourage more people to take part, sometimes we take things for granted,” Sethonga said Each participant received a gift bag sponsored by Kenvue, Euro Choc, and Polar Ice Cream, courtesy of Gift of the Givers on the day
EVERY STORY IS UNIQUE, EVERY JOURNEY MATTERS
CapeTown’s best recognised
KAYLYNNEBANTOM
As part of its commitment to recognising excellence and community service, the City of Cape Town will award Civic Honours and Mayor’s Medals to deserving individuals and organisations later this month
The ceremony will be held at the City Council Chambers on Friday 14 November
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Civic Honours are about recognising the contributions of remarkable people who have delivered exceptional public service, in any field of social, community or civic interest
The ceremony was revived in 2023 following a 12-year hiatus and is held every two years
“Honours recipients have generally achieved extraordinary acclaim in their chosen field, have won international recognition for their talent or contribution, or distinguished themselves with extraordinary community service ”
The awarding of honours follows a public nominations process held earlier this year followed by Council approval of nominations, confirmation of acceptance by nominees, and finally the awards ceremony
Awards are conferred in several categories, including Freedom of the City, Civic Honours Book, and the Mayor’s Medal
The Freedom of the City, known as the highest Civic Honour, will be bestowed on two of its cultural icons, David Kramer and the late Taliep Petersen, at a ceremony in January
RECIPIENTS HAVE GENERALLY ACHIEVED EXTRAORDINARY ACCLAIM IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD
next year
CIVICHONOURSBOOK
Ranking just below the Freedom of the City, is the Signing of the Civic Honours Book
Hill-Lewis says this honour recognises public service to Cape Town that is exceptionally meritorious or impactful, in any field of social, community or civic interest
The Civic Honours book is kept by the City for future generations to remember Cape Town’s greatest citizens
The individuals to be recorded in the Civic Honours Book for 2025 are: Jacques Kallis, Oliver Hermanus, Temba Bavuma and Tony Leon
MAYOR’SMEDAL
The Mayor’s Medal award acknowledges outstanding contributions by individuals or associations in a number of different fields, including community service, the arts, social services, youth affairs and recreation and sport among others
This year ’ s Mayor’s Medals will be bestowed on:
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Prof Brian O’Connell (posthumously), former Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Western
Cape (UWC) and Wendy Ackerman, philanthropist and business leader
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The Haven Night Shelter, offering dignified shelter to help people off the streets
The Service Dining Rooms, serving cooked meals to the homeless for over 90 years
Victor Pick (posthumously), medical researcher who contributed to the world’s first successful heart transplant by Christiaan Barnard
FORCULTURALAFFAIRS
Basil Appollis, multi-award-winning actor, director, producer and writer Emo Adams, renowned singer, actor and producer
Denise Newman, accomplished and versatile performing artist
Louis Heyneman, for his advancement of music, arts journalism, and cultural development
Sylvia Mdunyelwa (“Mama Kaap”, posthumously), Langa’s monumental figure in jazz
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Babalwa Latsha, Springbok Women ’ s captain
Bernard Hartze (posthumously), South African footballing legend
Hamilton Sea Point Rugby Club, South Africa’s oldest rugby club, founded in 1875
FORCONSERVATION
Friends of the Liesbeek, transforming Cape Town’s waterways for over three decades
Dr Joan Parker, the driving force behind the transformation of the Up-
per Liesbeek River Garden (ULRG)
The Two Oceans Aquarium, for marine conservation excellence in Cape Town
FORECONOMICAFFAIRS
Prof Brian Kantor, economist, educator, and public intellectual
FOREXTRAORDINARYBRAVERY
The Mountain Club of South Africa, serving Cape Town with a highly skilled volunteer Search and Rescue (S&R) team
People’s Post spoke to a few of the recipients who shared their excitement and appreciation for being nominated Shadrick Valayadum, chief executive officer of the Haven Night Shelter, said they are grateful for the recognition
“We accept this award with humility and appreciation, and we thank the mayor for acknowledging the impact of our ongoing efforts Our commitment remains steadfast, we will continue striving to build meaningful pathways out of homelessness ” Janey Ball, acting operations manager for the Service Dining Rooms, said the award belongs to the many volunteers, donors, and supporters who make The Service Dining Rooms the great place it is
“Every plate of food we serve represents the compassion and care of these people and organisations and reminds us how powerful our community can be ”
Mike Reynolds, chair of the Hamilton Sea Point Rugby Club, said they are ecstatic to be one of the recipients of the awards
The Civic Honours ceremony will be held at the City Council Chambers on Friday 14 November Pictured is mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at the Civic Honours ceremony in 2023. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
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
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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 ”
PiratesauditionsatCannons
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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 Thi d ti ill b di t d b D l
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
Kevin Fraser at CTICC
Comedian Kevin Fraser is set to light up the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday 13 December at 20:00 with his latest comedy spectacular, Heart of the World Known for his infectious blend of stand-up, dance and cultural commentary, Fraser promises an evening that celebrates “what makes Africa truly special”
“They say the world has seven continents, but only one has a heartbeat: Africa,” said Fraser “It’s that pulse that reminds us how to feel, how to dance through difficulty and how to laugh through pain ”
Fraser will take audiences on a satirical journey across South Africa
Moving from Durban to Johannesburg in 2013 he became a favourite Australia saw him launch Cream Kulture, his entertainment brand, before pivoting to comedy
His SA characters and expat tales have built a global following across continents The show contains adult themes Tickets from R180 . Book at www kevinfraserofficial com
The Cape Town Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s last production, Mikado, was on stage at Artscape Theatre in July this year
Comedian Kevin Fraser PHOTO: BRAD DELANEY
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
