People's Post False Bay E-edition 09 December 2025
Beautiful artworks on display at Scarborough Village will support the vulnerable animals at the Redhill animal rescue this festive season.
Over 30 local artists are showcasing their work to support the Redhill animal rescue (RAR) at this year ’ s Deep South Community Art 7th annual art exhibition The showcase started on Friday 5 December and will continue until Saturday 20 December
RAR is a non-profit organisation (NPO) which supports the Redhill community, near Scarborough, to look after their pets
Every Tuesday, the RAR team carries 230 kg of dog food and 90 kg of cat food into Redhill and Dido Valley to feed the animals
ARTMEETSANIMALWELFARE
The annual exhibition brings together residents of Scarborough alongside invited guest artists, all united in supporting veterinary care
o s, says o ga se e e O e y, emphasising why proceeds from art sales will benefit the animal rescue
DIVERSEARTISTICDISPLAY
Visitors can explore a varied collection of artwork, including photography, sculpture, oil paintings, acrylic pieces, watercolours, and mixed media creations The exhibition offers something for every art enthusiast while supporting a worthy cause
Participating artists will be present during the exhibition to paint onsite, giving visitors the opportunity to meet the creators and watch the
a ad o Sca bo oug , eac year featuring a fundraising component to support different community needs, Oxely says
VISITTHEEXHIBITION
The exhibition is free and offers visitors the chance to enjoy local artistic talent while contributing to animal welfare in the Redhill community With free admission and the opportunity to purchase meaningful artwork that supports a local cause, the exhibition embodies the true spirit of festive season
.Contact Oxely at 082 303 6798
Angry owls by Irene Oxely
Identikidzbackonbeaches
To ensure children’s safety at some of Cape Town’s busiest beaches the City’s Identikidz programme will return this holiday
Identikidz is coordinated by the City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development (CACD) Department
Parents and caregivers are able to register children at participating beaches – they are issued with an armband that contains a unique serial number
Details of the armband are recorded along with the caregiver ’ s details, so in the event that a child is separated from their group during the course of their beach visit, they can be quickly reunited
During last year ’ s festive season, the City tagged 133 730 children over five priority weekends, with 302 children safely reunited with their loved ones
The programme will run over 15 days, from 09:00 until 18:30 on the following dates: 15, 16, 20 ,21, 25, 26, 27, and 28 December; and 1, 3, 4, 10 ,11, 17, and 18 January next year
PARTICIPATINGBEACHES:
Big Bay, Camps Bay, Fish Hoek, Gordon’s Bay, Harmony Park, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton Beach, Mnandi, Monwabisi, Muizenberg, Sea Point and surrounding area, Silwerstroom, Strand and Strand-
LAST YEAR THE CITY TAGGED 133 730 CHILDREN
fontein The service will be available at Maiden’s Cove on Friday 26 December and Thursday 1 January
.With the permission of parents or caretakers, register children and
issue them with an identification tag or wrist band; . assist with the reunification of a lost or displaced child; . work closely with the provincial Department of Social Development, the City’s enforcement agencies and the South African Police Service to ensure the safety and reunification of a lost or displaced child with their family
The CACD Department will deploy 53 officials and 159 Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) members who will work closely with other City departments, in-
cluding the Disaster Risk Management Centre Francine Higham, Mayco member for community services and health, encourages parents to make use of the programme “We all share a responsibility to create safer spaces for our children, and our beaches are no exception –especially considering how busy these spaces get over the peak festive season Identikidz adds a lot of value, but caregivers are still responsible for ensuring that their children are supervised at all times ”
MyCiTitorununinterruptedfestiveservice
The City of Cape Town says there will be no reduction in its bus services this year, and MyCiTi buses will continue to operate from morning until evening daily over the festive season
Passengers can look forward to the late-night bus services to accommodate shopping at Canal Walk and the V&A Waterfront as well as the popular service to the Silwerstroomstrand Beach and Resort until Sunday 4 January next year On the public holidays all routes and services will operate a Sunday timetable except for route T02 and 261, which will operate a Saturday timetable
Rob Quintas, Mayco member for urban mobility, says: “I am always excited about the late-night
services from Canal Walk and the V&A Waterfront
“This service has been a great relief for many residents who cannot get around to their own shopping during their work hours, especially with the later retail hours coming up ” He adds that commuters to areas such as Atlantis, Pella and Mamre will continue to benefit until the end of January
“Our night services in the Atlantis region will operate until 31 January 2026 so residents can get around town safely during the summer evenings,” said Quintas
LATE-NIGHTSHOPPING
.Canal Walk: 5-23 December
.Route D08 – Last bus will depart Century City at 22:00
.Route T03 – Last bus will depart Century City at 22:00
.Route 241, 242 and 243 – Last bus will depart Century City at 00:45
.V&A Waterfront: 12-23 December and 26-30 December
.Route T01 – Last bus will depart Waterfront station at 22:00
.Route D01 – Last bus will depart Civic Centre station at 22:35
.Route D02 – Last bus will depart Civic Centre station at 22:35
.Route D04 – Last bus will depart Civic Centre station at 22:35
NIGHTSERVICESTOATLANTIS
.Night services will return to Atlantis serving routes 241, 242 and 243 until Saturday 31 January next year
The services started on Friday 5
December
SILWERSTROOMSTRANDHOLIDAY SERVICE
.Route 247 will operate between Atlantis, into Mamre to the Silwerstroomstrand beach and resort daily until Sunday 4 January, except on Christmas Day The service has been adjusted to directly connect with Mamre to make it more convenient for these residents Buses will depart from the Starke stop at 09:00 and 13:00 via Atlantis station and Mamre, and return from Silwerstroomstrand at 09:38, 13:38 and 18:00
. For more information and a list of all the relevant timetables visit: https://www myciti org za/en/ routes-stops/festive-season-services-2025/
Humaninteractionispreciousandimportant
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Now we ’ re at a stage where there are no excuses, no limits to how many reports we can summarise by copying and pasting a prompt
told to use your app, after you were queuing for a query you had about your finances
Don’t outrun your humanity in the rush to keep pace with technology
Looking back on 2025, it feels as if we ’ ve survived a monstrous mountain climb and can finally gaze down at the deep and treacherous valleys we ’ ve journeyed through this year
As we pray the blinding glow of a new horizon that awaits us in 2026 promises good health for our loved ones or new career opportunities, one can’t help but feel bruised by the weight of change and chaos that have impacted our lives in this new modern age we ’ re navigating These days, productivity and profit have become two interchangeable words that are endlessly circling and feeding off each other through the advancements of
There’s an endless amount of apps we can use to effortlessly edit our videos or retouch a photo with professional effects
This spares hours of time compared to the days of booking appointments, paying and waiting for this service to be done by hand and yet it appears we ’ ve forgotten the beauty of patience
It’s a privilege and an art in itself to receive a hand carved wooden sculpture you bought when one thinks of the sleepless nights, the fingers that endured cuts to produce that lifelike artwork
You could sense the sweat and stress that went into these paintings, the care and delicate touch to try and capture a feeling or a moment frozen in a misty memory
Now you’ll find yourself being turned away from your bank and
The convenience and comfort our cellphones have brought us, are slowly eroding the times we spend speaking face to face when we can simply “video call”
Human interaction is precious, important and needs to be protected and nurtured
The more our eyes slide with the rhythm of our scrolls on our screens, the more they feed and become addicted to our content and algorithms
We can become attached or victims to our ego, numbing our ability to understand each other in the pursuit of curating a “perfect world” where only we reign and other thoughts or ideas are seen as threats or volatile
Whether your utopia is encapsulated with thoughts of bigotry, sexism or tolerance and liberty, we run the risk of misunderstanding or refusing to “ see ” ourselves in each other
As we all know the French Revolution became a bloody nightmare where potential traitors faced the guillotine This Reign of Terror involved mass executions and arrests for those opposing the new government that “fought for the people”
History tells us around 20 000 men and women were killed –either shot, stabbed or drowned, during this reign, with the vast majority of deaths being ordinary citizens not the rich and elite
When vengeance and fear rule it can blind our reflections like a mirror in a steam room, we can become barbaric and cruel, normalising violence as a “ means to an end”
As the world and society keeps trying to quicken its pace with technology’s innovation, let’s not outrun our humanity in this process to survive the stress of being “left behind” in the fourth industrial revolution
A JOURNO’S VOICE
KEANAN HARMSE
A Farmer Peck’s Inn celebrated
ES CELEBRATE A 200TH ANNIVERSARY,AND FEWER STILL NNECTION TO THE PRESENT
violinists thrill at festival
KEANANHARMSE
Masiphumelele’s homegrown talent serenaded their community when over 60 young violinists thrilled the audience at the annual Masi Violin Festival, held on Masicorp’s Chasmay campus, on Sunday 30 November
More than 150 people attended the event and enjoyed a day of performances, community activities and the debut of brand-new Masi Violin T-shirts courtesy of the City of Cape Town
Masi Violin is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with similar aims as other entities that operate in the area, championing growth and development among young people, whether through the arts, transferring skills through Masicorp and its Sewing Café subsidiary, or job creation
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Masi Violin students performed across five different ensembles, from complete beginners to the organisation’s more advanced Legacy Ensemble For many new students this was their first-ever Masi Festival performance, creating especially meaningful moments for families and supporters, said founder Nadiah Mony Special guest performers were the Bridges Academy’s Creative Club’s vocal ensemble, which added harmonies to the musical mix
Mony said: “It was also the first time our students performed in their brand-new Masi Violin T-shirts, produced by The Sewing Café and made possible through the generous support of the City of Cape Town
“Seeing all the students dressed proudly in their new garments created a sense of unity, excitement and belonging, a true milestone for the programme ”
COMMUNITYCELEBRATION
Beyond the musical performances guests were treated to a braai, free ice cream, popcorn machines and face painters creating a festive atmosphere
Rock Academy and community supporters helped build a custom stage, while various organisations lent gazebos, equipment and seating to bring the vision to life
“This is truly a free community festival,” Mony explained, “created to celebrate the children of
Violin and to give something joyful and meaningful back to Masiphumelele ”
GROWINGSUCCESSANDCHALLENGES
The festival is the culmination of the year ’ s work and was documented by The Connect Foundation, which aimed to capture the success of the organisation and its impact on young musicians and Cape Town’s musical legacy, all of this evident in its rapid growth, with more than 50 children currently on the waiting list for next year
LOOKINGAHEAD
Plans for next year include expanding the festival with more guest artists and partners, training additional teachers, alumni of Masi Violin, through its Legacy programme and buying more violins to accommodate new students
Upcoming events include collaboration concerts, a fundraiser at Café Roux featuring the Legacy Ensemble and performance visits to care homes throughout the year
The organisation continues to strengthen partnerships with groups such as Bridges for Music, Masicorp and Rock Academy while working on heritage music documentation and original arrangements
Said Mony: “A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the festival possible, from those who lent gazebos and Rock Academy for the stage to supporters who helped feed the community and create such a joyful festival atmosphere
“Seeing our students perform proudly in their new T-shirts was a reminder of how powerful community support can be
“This festival is for the children, a celebration of music, joy and the Masiphumelele community ”
UPCOMINGEVENTS
. A performance at The Fab Ideas
Christmas Market - Monday 15 December from 10:00 to 12:00
. A pop-up concert at Longbeach Mall on Thursday 11 December
. A Legacy Ensemble busking at Constantia Mall during the holidays from Wednesday 17 December until Wednesday 24 December
Masi
zenberg Historical Conservation Society and the Peck family pose for a group photo PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
the Farmer Peck’s Inn during its heyday
PwDs call for urgent intervention
Sequinned goddess and drag comedy icon Tollie Parton is to host a spectacular New Year’s Eve at The Royal Countess Zingara at Century City Patrons can expect a night of unmatched revelry beneath a velvet canopy as nostalgia, spectacle and frivolity collide in divine decadence, from the first sip to the last dance The magic happens from the moment Zingarians step onto the red carpet mid lavish welcomes of bubbly and oysters Come play, dance and revel in the most sensational New Year’s Eve party with Parton on the decks Doors open at 18:00 and guests should be seated by 19:00 for the performance that will begin at 20:00 Bookings are open through boxoffice@zingara.co.za and 0218910448. PHOTO: SUPPLIED NEWYEAR’SEVEATTHEROYALCOUNTESSZINGARA
Tc ow s t e ot e C ty
The Springboks Sevens came into the Cape Town tournament at the back of a disappointing Dubai tour and were eager to redeem themselves in front of their home supporters They made their intentions clear with a flawless group stage wins
w t gu s b a g, bac ed by t e vo ciferous Cape Town crowd They won the match by 22-17 for a final spot against Argentina
With some of their key players, including semi-final star Tristan Leyds missing for the final due to injuries, the Blitzboks made a poor start They conceded a converted try in
In the first minute of the second half, Moneta crossed the whitewash for the second time, putting Argentina 19-7 up However, the Blitzboks refused to give up and continued to push hard at the start of the second half They were rewarded in the second
e su ed t e boys retained the trophy by registering a 21-19 victory
The win elevated the Springboks to the top of the HSBC log after two rounds
The Blitzboks will look to carry their winning formula to Singapore in January next year
MICapeTown#OneFamilyspirittrophytour
Supporters of MI Cape Town in the Southern Suburbs will have an opportunity to share Christmas cheer with the team and SA20 Trophy tour ahead of the start of the fourth edition of the competition on Friday 26 December On Saturday 13 December, some players will visit Canal Walk and Kenilworth Centre on Monday 15 December
“We kicked off the Trophy Tour on Saturday 6 December at CapeGate in Kraaifontein, and fans attending at Canal Walk and Kenilworth Centre
will also have a chance to win prizes
“As Cape Town steps into the festive Christmas season and builds excitement for the SA20 kicking off on Friday 26 December at Newlands, MI Cape Town is taking the coveted silverware to the people,” says Pratik Gore, spokesperson for MI Cape Town Inspired by MI’s global #OneFamily spirit, the tour brings the championship silverware closer to the fans who fuelled the team’s remarkable 2025 title run “The Trophy Tour aims to spark excitement among the
fans ahead of the new season and strengthen the emotional bond between the team and the community
Fans can expect an immersive experience featuring a secure trophy display, a selfie zone with live photo printing, interactive trivia sessions, and high-energy engagement running crowd games, and a Cape Town-inspired play list
“Exclusive prizes like signed merchandise are up for grabs and if you know everything and anything about MI Cape Town during the fan quizzes, you will be a winner
“The tour promises to be a citywide celebration of festive spirit, passion and championship glory, adding Christmas cheer to the build-up for the new season, ” he says Currently members of the different franchises are in action for the Proteas in India and will all be donning the colours of the franchises before the start of the tournament
MI Cape Town will again be led by Rashid Khan Their first fixture is against Durban Super Giants at Newlands The first double-header is on Saturday 27 December between:
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Eastern
MICAPETOWNSQUAD:
Pretoria Capitals versus Joburg
Kings at Centurion
Paarl Royals versus Sunrisers
Cape at Boland Park in Paarl
Trent Boult, Corbin Bosch, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Dan Lategan, George Linde, Tristan Luus, Tom Moores, Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Smith, Jacques Snyman, Dane Piedt, Dwaine Pretorius and Tiaan van Vuuren
Matteo Graziano of Argentina shows a face of determination to stop Christie Grobbelaar of the Blitzboks crossing the
