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A JOURNO’S VOICE
In a country with sluggish economic growth, more and more people remain outside the labour market This will only get worse if urgent steps are not taken to curb this ticking time bomb
This is particularly painful when one looks at the country’s youth South Africa simply does not have enough jobs for everyone Yet, annually, we produce graduates who cannot get jobs Youth unemployment currently stands at more than 40% and it surged to 46,1% in the first quarter of this year These figures will continue to grow as long as our economy remains stagnant
What is extremely worrying is the failure by our political principals to act decisively in this regard or make much noise about it Every politician in this country knows unemployment is our biggest challenge and threatens the very freedom many before us fought so hard to achieve
Yet we continuously hear politicians making false promises about the need to eradicate this problem The fact is we can never eradicate unemployment, but with the right people and economically viable policies the country can make a massive dent towards these figures
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced the establishment of a National Dialogue Could this be an answer to the unemployment problem? Only time will tell However, the projected R700 million for this exercise is a big concern The money can be used to fund startups for some of our youth under the guidance of some of the country’s top financial brains Many young people are thriving by embarking on this path The majority did so without any form of guidance but based on the knowledge they acquired at certain tertiary institutions or just based on wisdom and grace Aspiring business owners should be invited to apply for funding for start-ups This must be followed by a rigorous nationwide process, spearheaded by some of the country’s top businesspeople to screen and select individuals with business acumen for a prospering economy
THULANI MAGAZI
Leetz bids farewell after 38 years
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KAYLYNNE BANTOM
KAYLYNNE BANTOM@NOVUSMED A CO ZA
Construction is underway at Ghost Town informal settlement in Maitland to construct over 100 households with an Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) development with one-on-one serviced plots
The construction will also see the relocation of over 40 people from Salt River to the informal settlement which is based at Gate 1 at Maitland Cemetery (“Relocation plans slammed”, People’s Post, 17 June 2025)
But this move has residents furious,
accusing the City of Cape Town of not being transparent stating that they were not consulted over the relocation
Cheslyn Steenberg, Ward 56 councillor, said: “The community is against the relocation, and I support that My initial support for that development was solely based on services, however, the City of Cape Town has hijacked the vulnerability of that situation to bring in the people of Salt River
“We don’t agree with the people moving here but we do agree that services are needed for the residents
of Ghost Town They have lived for years with communal services ” Steenberg said residents are also concerned about how the move will impact crime, and other social ills “That site will remain Ghost Town whether there’s alternative building infrastructure or not We need people to move into decent and formal homes ” Steenberg claimed he has engaged with the mayor and the Mayco member for human settlements and he has since escalated the matter to the national government for intervention “I hope that the City will hear our plea to not bring the residents from
which we see as a serious failure in process ”
The association said while the project was promoted as a step toward affordable housing, it failed to address deeper crises such as homelessness, unmanaged informal settlements, and the long-standing housing backlog in Ward 56
“We firmly reject the City’s topdown approach and object to being treated as a convenient solution to poor planning and mismanagement in other areas ” It added that Maitland, like Kensington and Factreton, was “under significant strain” and could not con-
to address the lack of due process and public participation
“We will formally approach the Speaker of Council to raise our concerns and demand accountability We will continue mobilising our community to resist any decision made without proper engagement,” concluded the statement
Residents of Ghost Town welcomes the upgrade plans and said they were consulted about the relocations People’s Post spoke to a few of the residents
Shakirah October has been living there for the past seven years “We appreciate the fact that we will be
Renewed efforts to end extortion
KAYLYNNEBANTOM
Establishing ways to fight the scourge of extortion, which is fast becoming the new currency of control, crippling communities through fear and financial ruin, topped the agenda at a Multi-Sectoral Anti-Extortion Summit held recently
Convened by the Western Cape Government the summit, held in Century City on Tuesday 17 June, aimed to assess the impact of extortion on the province’s economy as well as identify gaps in how law-enforcement authorities are addressing it
Stakeholders attending the discussion included officials from several provincial government departments, the City of Cape Town, South African Police Service (Saps), representatives of the business community and civil society
In a press statement Premier Alan Winde highlighted that late last year about R400 million in infrastructure projects in the province were halted due to extortion
“This is intolerable,” he declared
“We must recommit to working closer together to hit back at these criminals One way in which we can do this is by giving provinces and munic-
THE DELIBERATIONS AT THE SUMMIT WILL FEED DIRECTLY INTO STRATEGIES TO COMBAT EXTORTION.
ipalities more of a say in policing, adequately resourcing the police in our province – with crime intelligence significantly bolstered - and by properly capacitating the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) ”
Winde said in recent years extortion has evolved from isolated incidents into an organised systemic pattern of criminality
He added that construction sites were among the main targets of “ extortion mafias” with the public-transport sector and hospitality industry also under attack
Anroux Marais, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, said extortion posed a direct threat to livelihoods, small businesses, infrastructure development and public services
“It undermines the rule of law, instils fear in communities and leaves many of our residents despondent When gangs and syndicates impose ‘protection fees’ on residents, business owners and contractors they are not just stealing money but opportunities that hamper our collective job-creation efforts ”
Stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to a stronger collaborative approach, integrating law enforcement, community organisations and businesses to dismantle extortion networks
Marais said provincial government remained steadfast in its commitment to eradicate extortion
“The valuable contributions made
during the summit will feed directly into our collective strategic interventions to follow ”
Col André Traut, provincial commander, said to ensure a focused and coordinated response to extortion police have established two key enforcement units These include a provincial extortion task team, comprising provincial detectives specialising in investigating extortion-related crimes
“This unit’s primary role is to gather intelligence, conduct surveillance and build strong cases for prosecution, and they are hard at work with their task ”
The second unit is an Integrated Extortion Team: Comprising police, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and other key role-players
“This team meets to devise strategic interventions, share intelligence and execute joint operations to tackle criminal syndicates,” explained Traut
He added that to secure convictions police have boosted their collaboration with the NPA, which led to the Director of Public Prosecutions assigning a dedicated State Advocate to provide police with legal guidance during investigations
According to Traut, police have bolstered visibility in crime hotspots,
such as business districts, transportation hubs and schools
Traut said in the 2024-’25 financial year 115 suspects involved in extortion were arrested
“Continued investigations are expected to lead to further arrests that will result in a dent in organised crime ”
He added that some schools in hotspot areas have also been targeted by extortionists and several safety measures have been put in place
These include police escorts for learners
“Particularly in areas where criminal elements have attempted to extort protection money Community policing initiatives to involve parents, teachers, and local law enforcement in ensuring school safety ”
Traut reiterated that public cooperation is crucial in the fight against extortion and encouraged the community to get involved
He said through robust law enforcement, legal action, and community collaboration, the province is actively working to dismantle extortion networks and restore public confidence in security and justice
. If you have any information about extortion,report it anonymously via the toll-free hotline: 0800 31 44 44
Bringin directly
KAYLYNNEBANTOM
Kensington residents made full use of the opportunity to access municipal services right on their doorstep as various City departments visited the Kensington Civic Centre on Wednesday 18 June.
Residents had access to services which included the Department of Home Affairs, Social Development, Safety and Security, Health and Wellness, emergency services, business hub and Jobs Connect, among other service-oriented groups
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis attended the event He said the aim was to bring services to the people
“We get all City departments into a ward for a whole day and they do everything, helping people with their concerns and queries What I love about this is that one has residents with all kinds of queries and issues and we can help them all ”
Cheslyn Steenberg, Ward 56 councillor, said: “This is an opportunity for residents to engage with the mayor and with mayco members and officials on the ground to hear what the issues are and how we can resolve them ”
Resident Esmé Theys welcomed the mobile office and said it saved her travelling costs “I would have to travel to get to these services I am here for my rates rebate and to apply y p
POLICESEARCHFORMISSINGGIRL
Cape Town Central police are seeking the assistance of the public to locate 22-yearold Nolonwabo Mbelesi, who went missing on Wednesday 18 June. Mbelesi went to Green Point to write her learner licence examination and has not been seen since At the time of her disappearance, she was dressed in all white clothes with a blonde weave. Anyone with any information about her or who knows her whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer WO Jean-Pierre Toua on 079 522 1751 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111
AIMPORTANT NOTICE
FORM 3A - NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENCES IN TERMS OF SECTION 37(1) OF THE WESTERN CAPE LIQUOR ACT,2008 – [REG 10(1)]
Notice is hereby given that the following applications for liquor licences have been lodged with the Western Cape Liquor Authority (the Authority) and with the designated liquor officers at the indicated South African Police Service offices The applications concerned may, up to and including the 28th day from the date of publication of the application, upon request and free of charge, be inspected by any person, at the offices of the Authority or the designated liquor officer listedhereunder Copies of an application can be obtained from the Authority after payment of the prescribed fee Objections and representations must be lodged in writing with the Authority and the designated liquor officer in accordance with section 39 of the Act
VORM 3A - KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEKE OM DRANKLISENSIES INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 37(1)
VAN DIE WES-KAAPSE DRANKWET,2008 – [REG 10(1)]
Hiermee word kennis gegee dat die volgende aansoeke om dranklisensies ingedien is by die Wes-Kaapse Drankowerheid (die Owerheid) en] by die aangewese drankbeamptes by die aangeduide Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiedienskantore Die betrokke aansoeke kan tot en met die 28ste dag vanaf die datum van publikasie van die aansoek op versoek en gratis deur enige persoon besigtig word by die kantore van die Owerheid of die aangewese drankbeampte hieronder gelys Afskrifte van ’n aansoek kan by die Owerheid verkry word na betaling van die voorgeskrewe fooi Besware en vertoë moet ooreenkomstig artikel 39 van die Wet skriftelik by die Owerheid en die aangewese drankbeampte ingedien word
IFOMU 3A - ISAZISO SOKUFAKWA KWESICELO SEPHEPHA MVUME NGOKWECANDELO 37(1) LOMTHETHO WOTYWALA WENTSHONA KOLONI KA-2008 – [UMGAQO 10(1)] Isaziso siyanikezelwa ukuba ezi zicelo zilandelayo zamaphepha mvume otywala zifakiwe kwabasemaGunyeni ezoTywala eNtshona Koloni (abasemaGunyeni) nakumagosa ajongene nemiba engotywala kwii-ofisi ezixeliweyo zeeNkonzo zamaPolisa aseMzantsi Afrika Izicelo ekubhekiselelwa kuzo zingakwazi kwiintsuku ezingamashumi amabini anesibhozo (28) ukususela ngomhla wokupapashwa kwesi sicelo, xa eceliwe kwaye simahla, ziye kuhlolwa nguye nawuphi umntu okwi-Ofisi esemaGunyeni okanye yegosa elijongene nemiba engotywala elixelwe apha ngezantsi Iikopi zesicelo zingafumaneka kwabasemaGunyeni emva kwentlawulo emiselweyo Uchaso neengxelo ezixhasayo ezibhaliweyo zingafakwa kwabasemaGunyeni nakwigosa elijongene nemiba engotywala ngokwecandelo 39 loMthetho
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Volle naam van aansoeker
Igama elipheleleyo lomfaki-sicelo
Name under which business will be conducted
Naam waaronder besigheid bedryf sal word
Address of the proposed premises
Adres van die voorgenome perseel
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Igama ishishini eza kushishina phantsi kwalo
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Celebra bygivin
KAYLYNNEBANTOM
At Cape Costume Hire in Salt River, celebrating staff birthdays with a festive lunch has long been a beloved tradition But this year, they’re swapping cake for kindness, choosing to make a real difference by donating clothing to vulnerable babies
Jane Abrahams, general manager at the facility, says the company hires day-to-day clothing items to film, commercials and photographic industries
The company was brought to life 20 years ago when two male designers who worked in the film industry saw the need for this service
Abrahams explains that the company started from humble beginnings and was run from a church hall in Observatory It then moved to a facility in Roeland Street
Fast forward to today, it is one of the country’s largest wardrobe hiring houses
“Our flexible facilities include various fitting and presentation areas, numerous stylist workrooms; wellequipped production spaces available to hire for film/commercial wardrobe departments,” explains Abrahams
In the past, they would celebrate birthdays each month but this was later changed to a quarterly tradition “It became too much so we decided p y
As icy winds and heavy rains sweep through Cape Town, pets are als0 feeling the full force of winter
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and shelter in Khayelitsha is calling on the public to lend a paw by joining its annual Wagging Winter Shoebox drive - a simple and heartwarming way to help township animals stay warm and well cared for
“Many people want to help but don’t always know how,” says Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive at the clinic
“With this campaign, you can directly support a pet in need by packing a box of essentials to help them through the cold season ”
The clinic sees a surge in patients every winter From hypothermia cases to injuries caused by reckless driving in wet weather, the challenges increase as the temperatures drop
“Most township pets live outdoors While many have kennels, there are still too many without adequate shelter Keeping them warm is crucial to their health and survival,” explains
du Plessis
Despite the challenges, there is a silver lining
“We’ve seen a growing number of Khayelitsha residents actively caring for their pets - buying kennels, leads, collars and better food,” says Du Plessis
“Our clinic and shelter is bursting at the seams, which shows how much more people are prioritising their animals’ well-being It’s a testament to the impact of our education efforts ” To take part in the Wagging Winter Shoebox drive, pack a box full of essentials and drop it off at one of the allocated drop spots listed on https:// mdzananda co za/make-a-donation/ Goods to pack in the box include Hills A/D tinned food (for recovering pets), Milko Pup or Kitty Milk (for bottle-fed babies), food, blankets, hot water bottles, cat litter, automatic washing powder (for blanket washing), black bags (for cage cleaning), leads, collars and dog jackets .If you can’t pack a box visit www mdzananda co za
Donation brings joy to residents
AVRILFILLIES
Approximately 450 residents from areas such as Ottery, Parkwood, Philippi, Wetton, Freedom Park informal settlement and Strandfontein benefitted from the Chinatown Winter Outreach Programme on Saturday 14 June
This venture was done in partnership with Keith Blake, a retired police officer from Ottery and former operational commander at Table Bay Harbour, Shuwing Lieu, CEO of Chinatowns and the Tzu Chi Foundation “Over the past ten years, I received requests from Lieu to nominate disadvantaged communities to receive winter parcels as that they are handing out food parcels every year The inclement weather we have experienced over the past month forced me to ask Lieu to move the winter outreach forward by a month I spoke to residents in the informal settlement and they said they are freezing from the wet and cold and chopped up all the trees in Woodlands Road in Ottery for firewood to keep warm, ” Blake says “I phoned Lieu, my friend since 1982, and relayed the messages from the residents and after discussing this with his managers he said the winter programme will be on Saturday June 14 at the Ottery branch Tina and I were summoned to his office on Friday 13 June for a meeting and reaffirmed that each person nominated by me will receive a 25-litre bucket filled with some groceries, a blanket and 10kg rice donated by the Tzu Chi Foundation to life With the support of Tzu Chi
Joan Wu and William Wu from the Tzu Chi Foundation with the former mayor of Cape Town, Dan Plato, at the winter programme of China Town in Ottery
Help care facility reach its goal
BRENDENRUITER
He is not just speaking to the media about fires, but Jermaine Carelse's fire also burns for those who cannot fend for themselves.
Carelse, spokesperson for the City of Cape Town’s fire and rescue services, and his friend Regan Bagley will tackle the Wines2Wales cycling race to raise funds for St Joseph’s Intermediate Paedeatric Care, an organisation that cares for sick children that can’t yet go home
According to him, the cause is the easiest decision he ever made “It was one of the easiest decisions I ever made We first went to St Joseph’s Intermediate Paedeatric Care about a year and a half ago The place really captures your heart, and you have to put on a brave face to keep the tears away The professional staff, the patients, the general workers, each one plays a vital role in the management of the facility As an NPO (non-profit organisation) they are solely reliant on donor funding, and if you see the services they provide you will be gobsmacked, because it is world class
“Regan and I took part in our first endurance race about three weeks ago in Elgin - GravDuro - and what an experience it was From those steep punchy hills, steep and treacherous decent, and getting lost, it all just strengthened our beliefs in taking on W2W from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 November,” he said
The duo recently took on the ad-
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vanced route in Lourensford “Our challenge is that every pedal strike we take is a step in the right direction W2W is a three-day stage race, and we have about five months to get into top condition This year, it starts off
in Hermanus and ends in Lourensford The idea is to have some of the kids from St Joseph’s at the finish line It will be mentally and physically tiring, but those patients will be our motivation to complete the race, ”
says Carelse
Their target is to raise R25 000
“I think it’s a modest target and hopefully the public will get onboard and we surpass that amount by far They, the public, have until the afternoon of 9 November to donate - that’s when we will cross the finish line in Lourensford
“All that the public has to do is get onto their website and navigate to
the donations It’s set up for most countries - the flag is the indication of which country you are in to facilitate the donations easier This is such a worthy cause - and we are honoured to represent each and every one at St Joseph’s Intermediate Paedeatric Care,” says Carelse . Visit www.giveandgain.com to support Carelse and Bagley or to make a donation
Jermaine Carelse en Regan Bagley practise for the Wines2Wales race where they will try to raise R25 000.
IlTrovatoreonenightinCityHall
Opera has often been blamed of gatekeeping, and not without reason.
For too long, the art form has suffered under the weight of its own perceived exclusivity
But that’s changing - not just globally, but right here in South Africa Institutions like Opera UCT are dismantling that myth by making opera accessible, relevant and proudly rooted in the African experience
And performances like their upcoming concert staging of Il Trovatore taking place on Thursday 26 June at Cape Town City Hall show that opera doesn’t need fancy costumes or sets to be powerful When the music is honest, the setting becomes secondary
There’s a reason opera has lasted over 400 years It speaks to something universal in us - a need to feel, to connect, to reckon with beauty and pain in a single breath And far from being the relic some imagine it to be, opera today is not only surviving - it’s quietly staging one of the most remarkable cultural comebacks of our time
Younger audiences across the globe are rediscovering opera - not because
OPERA REMINDS
US WHAT IT MEANS TO FEEL -
RAW, UNFILTERED,AND UNASHAMED.
it’s trendy, but because it’s timeless It has something the world is desperately short on: emotional honesty
Though opera is often associated with chandeliers, gowns and imported European elitism, its roots are deeply populist
The earliest operas, especially those of Verdi and Puccini, were the Netflix and Tele Novellas of their timewildly emotional, thrilling, unapologetically dramatic They were made for working people, sung in the street, staged in makeshift theatres, telling stories of injustice, love, war, betrayal and redemption
Opera was never designed to be a luxury It was always meant to be an experience - total immersion in voice, music, and human feeling That remains true today
No algorithm can replicate the feeling of sitting in a room with a living, breathing voice trained to move your
soul without a microphone
In a world of scrolling and skipping, opera forces you to pause, witness, and feel - deeply and without distraction
Seeing a South African singer like Nontobeko Bhengu, just awarded a Fleur du Cap and soon heading to the Bavarian State Opera, perform on home soil is a cultural moment
Hearing Mkhanyiseli Dyantyi, bound for the National Opera Studio in London, bring Verdi’s Il Trovatore to life at Cape Town City Hall is not only powerful - it’s historic Opera is often in a foreign language But heartbreak is universal So is desire So is the sound of someone putting everything they have into a single note
To say that opera is “coming back” suggests it went somewhere But it’s always been here - quietly waiting for us to listen again
In this age of curated perfection and attention fatigue, opera reminds us what it means to feel - raw, unfiltered, and unashamed It asks us to sit still and be moved To be human Tickets for the one night only concert performance of Il Trovatore are on Webtickets and start at R175 per person
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Artscape’s Youth Jazz Series reached a spectacular high point with the Youth Jazz Soloists Concert on Friday 13 June at the Artscape Theatre, featuring 14 outstanding young musicians aged 15 to 23
The concert showcased eight original compositions, the result of a month-long mentorship programme that empowers young jazz artists and honours the legacy of the 1976 youth uprising
The initiative, which began in 2003, is one of Artscape’s flagship programmes and has grown into a vital platform for emerging musicians from diverse backgrounds
This year ’ s concert marked a significant tribute to both the youth of 1976 and the memory of struggle photographer Rashid Lombard and renowned jazz guitarist Alvin Dyers, both of whom were instrumental in shaping South Africa’s jazz and cul-
tural landscape “Youth Day is more than just a slogan for us at Artscape and our partners,” said Marlene le Roux, CEO of Artscape “We work all year to ensure young people are mentored, seen, and supported, not just for performance but for personal and community transformation ” Just 14 soloists were chosen by a panel of top South African jazz mentors These mentors guided the soloists through composition, collaborative songwriting and jazz repertoire workshops leading up to the concert The soloists included vocalists, guitarists, bass guitarists, drummers, tenor saxophonist, trombonist and trumpeter
Under the leadership of Prof Tiffin, AYJ director since 2017, the young musicians delivered a moving and technically impressive performance
“The programme provides the participants with an insider’s experience
of a professional production,” said Tiffin
“It has become a launchpad for many young artists who go on to become performers, recording artists, and educators ”
The soloists performed work from iconic South African jazz artists such as Sibongile Khumalo, Alvin Dyers, Bokani Dyer, Zoe Modiga, Nomfundo Xaluva and Chadleigh Gowar
The concert highlighted the depth of talent and professionalism nurtured within the programme
Made possible through support from the Western Cape Education Department, the Artscape Youth Jazz Series is not only a developmental opportunity but also a powerful act of remembrance and resistance “We owe it to the youth of 1976 who died for a cause, that we continue to transfer skills to today’s youth,” said Le Roux
The ‘Il Trovatore’ will take place at Cape Town City Hall
Franco von Wielligh (saxophone), Zakhiel Davids (trumpet) Aviwe Macutwana (trombone) with vocalists Andrea Martinez, Caleb Meyer and Sarah Pengilly PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Bayviewgetsunderwaythisweek
AVRILFILLIES
The 64 teams competing in the 10th Bayview u-16 Youth Cup know exactly in which group and against who they are playing, after the draw on Monday 16 June at Mondale High School in Portland, Mitchells Plain.
The teams were divided into 16 groups of four teams each and most of the teams are from Cape Town besides Beaufort West and a team from Namibia
The guest speaker was Duncan Crowie, a retired striker of Santos and Bafana Bafana
When asked where the team fell short last year, he had the following to say
“Reaching the final is already a positive for the team Playing in a tournament of this magnitude is difficult and anything can happen
“The important thing is what we took away
as positives in last year ’ s tournament,’’ says Crowie
The tournament starts on Sunday 29 June and ends with the final on Saturday 16 August at Athlone Stadium
‘‘Our goal is the same as in any other tournament or game The goal is to play to the best of our ability, as individuals and as a collective and to improve on the previous game
“Tournaments for age groups are important for the players to test their strength against better opposition Tournaments like the Bayview Youth Cup gives us that opportunity It is an
important part of their development and to play against their peers under intense situations,” he says It is a known fact that Luke Baartman and Faiz Abrahams, now at Stellenbosch FC, started at the Youth Academy at Ikamva in Parow Crowie says there is always one player putting up his hand as the next big player at Spurs and this time there are so many around If you want to know who they are you ’ ll have to wait and see what the Bayview tournament brings to the fore
“If you look at the players in the squads of PSL teams you’ll see familiar faces/names of Ajax/ Cape Town Spurs donning other colours Our Academy produces more First team players than any other academy
“At Spurs we only have trials for the u-12 division In all other division the players need to be scouted or recommended We don’t have bad
players in our academy but their attitude will determine how long they stay at the academy,” he says
All the youth coaches at CT Spurs must have qualifications to coach in their specific age group
“We are encouraging them to attend more coaching courses on a regular basis to stay in touch with the modern trends of the game The game evolves all the time and we need to stay on top of it
“My message to all the teams who are competing, remember there will only be one winner All 64 teams can be winners if they go away from the tournament and improve on their shortcomings and reinforce their strengths as observed and experienced during the tournament But the most important thing is to enjoy the event and play to the best of your ability,” Crowie concludes
