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DESIREE RORKE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
The Western Cape Government has reported a slight drop in road-related fatalities over the Easter weekend, with 22 lives lost between Thursday 17 and Monday 21 April, down from 26 during the same period last year
While the decline is widely welcomed, officials continue to emphasise the importance of responsible road behaviour
The provincial government’s mobility and health departments deployed teams across the region during the peak-travel period to enforce safety measures and provide emergency assistance
According to official data, 22 fatal crashes occurred over the Easter weekend, resulting in the deaths
The Cape metro region recorded the highest number of incidents The breakdown of fatalities includes 14 pedestrians, five passengers, two drivers and one motorcyclist
According to officials, 14 of the deaths oc-
curred on municipal roads, while eight were on provincial routes
The provincial traffic services were active throughout the Easter period, conducting 784 integrated operations, including roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and speed-enforcement activities, a spokesperson for the Western Cape Mobility Department said
Over 30 000 vehicles were stopped and checked, and 8 714 speeding violations recorded, while more than 19 000 traffic fines were issued
A total of 226 arrests were made, with 181 being for drunk driving “We are encouraged by the reduction in fatalities, but our message remains clear: road safety is a shared responsibility,” the spokesperson said “We urge all road users to prioritise safety, plan ahead, and never drive under the influence ”
The Western Cape Government plans to maintain high visibility and continue road-safety operations throughout the upcoming public-holiday period
WC Archives marks awareness week with digitalfocused events
To commemorate Archives Awareness Week, the Western Cape Archives and Records Service (WCARS) will host a range of online sessions Archives Awareness Week kicked off yesterday (5 May) and will run until Friday 9 May with the theme “Digital Footprints: Archives and Records Management in the Digital Era”
The WCARS collects, manages, digitises and preserves records that have research or historical value, related to the Western Cape We have more than 45kms of records in all formats - from documents to maps to photographs and oral history recordings The Western Cape government records span a 400-year period - from 1651 onwards
“We continue to receive records as, by law, after 20 years, all Western Cape government departments must send their records of historical value to the Archives We also accept donations from private individuals and organisations that tell the story of our province We are proud to hold the memory of our province ”
WCARS is a free public service, and anyone is welcome to do any kind of historical or family research or, find documents needed for legal matters No appointment is required
The well-known saying "power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" by 19th-century historian Lord Acton suggesting that those with power are more likely to misuse it, especially when their authority is unchecked, still proves true today
I recently watched, as did many South Africans, a parliamentary session before the portfolio committee on sports, arts and culture where heads of certain sporting codes had to brief the committee and give account of their annual financial reports among others
Netball South Africa was grilled on its expenditure during the 2023 Netball World Cup
It was disgraceful to watch how high-ranking Netball South African officials could not give account for certain financial expenditures
It came to light that over R100000 was spent on a social media influencer
The term consulting fees was thrown around left, right and centre
And call me stupid, but I still don’t understand what it means and why millions are spent on it
If you ask me, that’s just another term for corruption
And who bears the brunt of this incompetence? Ordinary South Africans, the taxpayer That young boy or girl from the rural area or the Cape Flats whose dream to become a professional athlete unfortunately depends on those in power
And by the look of things those in power do not care about the future generation
Last week, I spoke to a passionate and skillful group of dancers from Kensington Their talent scored them an opportunity to represent the country at a global dance championship in Dubai
This is an incredible achievement, yet they might have to pass the opportunity if they do not manage to raise enough funds to get there
And the sad part is that there are hundreds of other athletes, dancers, artists in the same boat
They must fend for themselves, yet millions are wasted on things like “consulting fees”
We need leaders in charge that carry the concerns of the citizens in their heart
Build more schools Invest in our young people
Offer support to artists and athletes who represent our country
We can no longer accept and sit and watch how our earned money go to waste on insignificant things
To join the online sessions: Today (6 May) from 13:00 to 14:00: Online talk: Dr Eleanor Damon: Nine in Line: Tracing women across generations
Sign up here to receive the link: https://forms gle/ S96HZFcwGbMeLsoq9
Tomorrow (7 May) from 13:00 to 14:00: Online talk: Donnae Strydom: Let us all be the change: Embracing Electronic Records Management
Sign up here to receive the link: https://forms gle/ DDLocFri4AM3L2NB6
Thursday 8 May, 13:00-14:00: Online talk: Niklas Zimmer: Beyond paper: Digital transformation in archives and records management
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Friday 9 May from 10:00 to 12:30: In-person Family History Workshop for beginners, at 72 Roeland Street, Cape Town
Sign up here to book: https://forms gle/KY9sYa8ZM4AF5EX48
To sign up, fill in the forms above for each event you would like to attend or contact: Helen Joannides, 021 483 0456 or email Helen Joannides@westerncape gov za
The facility is open to the public at 72 Roeland Street, Cape Town from 08:00 to 16:00 from Monday to Friday, and from 08:00 to 14:00 on the first and third Saturday of the month .For more information on research and opening times contact 021 483 4000 or email archives clientservices@westerncape gov za
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“I want to appeal to the community to please come forward with any information that could help identify those responsible for this wanton act of destruction,” said Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham
So far no suspects have been apprehended but the City’s Safety and Security Department is investigating the matter and reported the crimes to the police
The swimming pool has security guards posted on the site, but the City promises to increase security visibility at the facility
Ward 72 councillor Kevin Southgate told People’s Post that it was a major setback to close the swimming pool after numerous attempts to repair previous maintenance issues
“The recent acts of vandalism experienced at the Retreat swimming pool have been very disappointing, especially given all the effort and financial resources that have recently been invested in the facility to heat the pool and also reinstate the baby pool
“The vandalism and theft have not only resulted in the pool being closed but also deprived the community and sports clubs of its use This shameless act has to be condemned in the strongest terms, and the perpetrators should be brought to book,” he said
The City encourages the public to come forward if they have any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects
Incidents of crime can be reported to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700
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KEANAN HARMSE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Two Lavender Hill High School learners, who took part in the University of Cape Town’s Maths Olympiad on Wednesday 23 April, hope to be a beacon of light for the youth in their communities
Overall, 35 learners from various grades took part in this year ’ s Olympiad
The school has also re-introduced mathematics as a Further Education and Training (FET) subject It was reintroduced in 2023 after it was dropped in 2013
The school will also have its first group of Grade 12 maths learners writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam this year, according to school secretary Bronwyn Abrahams People’s Post also spoke with two Lavender
learners, Qulsum Majiet (16) and Keagan Philander (17), who participated in the Olympiad this year
Qulsum, who hopes to pursue a career in teaching, says her hobbies include: cooking and hair styling
“This was my first time taking part in the Olympiad To prepare we went through past papers I found some the questions quite challenging but I really enjoyed the exam because it actually pushed me to see what I’m capable of, and I feel that’s what’s most important ”
Keagan (17) is a Grade 11 learner who enjoys officiating football matches
“I am an enthusiastic learner and love mathematics My hobbies include being a part-time maths tutor in my community as well,”said Keagan
This year he also took part in his first Olympiad
“I was a bit unprepared because I was not d t i th t f q ti
“Most importantly, I enjoyed myself and got exposed to the Olympiad and the type of thinking required to solve challenging problems I really enjoyed myself because I felt that is the type of environment I see myself in one day ”
Keagan said he hopes to delve deeper into the mathematical field
“I would have to put in a lot of hard work if I like to major in mathematics and computer science
“My main aspirations include giving back to the community and uplifting the youth through education I’d also like to thank my teacher, Mr Solomon for always believing in me to do my best”
Qulsum said she hoped the youth in her area can also challenge themselves to follow their goals
“What I’d really like to mention is that in my community it’s not a lot of young people that can make a success of their lives and I would lik t t lf th t I k it M
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the University of Cape Town’s Maths Olympiad on Wednesday 23 April.
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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 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
To buy a ticket to the festival visit www elru co za or email: reception@elru co za, or contact 021 762 7500
A look at Retreat’s indoor swimming pool when it was reponed to the public in October last year
The damaged plant room at the Retreat swimming pool
Lavender Hill High School learners Qulsum Majiet and Keagan Philander both took part in
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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KAYLYNNE BANTOM@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
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
as the plucky Jack, with Roshan-
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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