Enter Blisters for Bread
In a world shaped by systems one ’ s mindset is the one thing that can set one free, and set one apart It’s not your background, your bank account, or even your education that determines your future; it’s the way you think All these things are useless when the mind is blind
When you dare to think differently, to question what’s around you and craft your own path you step into your power That’s what truly separates those who succeed from those who settle I learnt this early, not from textbooks but from watching people accept the life they never chose Where I come from in the Boland it’s common to see young people finish school only to end up in predictable jobs on farms, in restaurants, behind counters Honest work, yes, but not always born from dreams Too often it’s just what’s available Just what’s handed to you But what if we didn’t accept what’s handed to us?
At the age of 10 I began dreaming of a life beyond what I saw, beyond my colourful essays I didn’t know where exactly I was going, but I knew I couldn’t allow my environment to shrink
my imagination I crafted a universe in my mind, one where I could break cycles, define my own success and live with purpose Even at this age I do that Life is by no means easy Life tests you in subtle and serious ways, through finances, health, limited access, just to name a few It throws you a general dish, a one-size fits all blanket and tells you to be grateful But I refused to accept the idea that this was all there was And that refusal became my strength
My father once told me “smooth seas never made skilled sailors, and when you are born into a system your first act of freedom is to question it ” That quote has never left me It’s guided the way I move through the world
Systems, political, economic, educational, the media don’t just shape what’s possible for us, but how we think what is possible And if you don’t break free of the script you were handed you’ll play a role you never auditioned for June is Youth Month and this year ’ s theme, “Skills for the Changing World, Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation”, points us towards the future It’s about preparing young people for a world that’s evolving Before skills we need to talk about mindset, because if people don’t believe they can build something those tools will sit unused Mindset is the hidden engine driving our
The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) got a major cash boost from a R3,5 million donation by Clicks stores to its 2024 Casual Day campaign. The handover ceremony took place at Clicks’ head office in Woodstock on (will add date) Bongiwe Ntuli, Managing Executive at Clicks, said: “We’re incredibly thankful for the compassion shown by our customers and proud of our staff’s efforts in driving this campaign Our continued collaboration with the NCPD reinforces our commitment to building a healthier future for all South Africans Every sticker sold contributes directly to making a meaningful difference.” Therina Wentzel, National Director of the NCPD, said: “We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Clicks, its staff and customers for their unwavering generosity and support in making Casual Day such an unprecedented success.” This year’s Casual Day takes place on Friday 5 September Stickers can be bought from stores and online from July Dhevan Pillay, Clicks Head of Store and Pharmacy Ops (SA); Adri Visser, Casual Day Coordinator; Abel, Casual Day Mascot; Bongiwe Ntuli, Clicks Managing Executive; and Louis Botha, Casual Day Manager PHOTO: CHANDRE FORTUIN
choices, fuelling our creativity and expanding our vision It’s that small spark that says “there must be more than this ”
Thoughts are powerful They come from what we consume in our conversations, our culture, our environment If we ’ re surrounded by defeatist thinking, by people who don’t dream, we may start to believe that dreaming is foolish, that success is reserved for “others”, that we are meant only to survive, and never thrive
But when you start thinking independently everything changes You stop chasing appearances and start building substance You stop measuring your worth by what you wear, where you live or what you drive and start defining success on your own terms After all, one of the greatest traps of our time is an obsession with looking successful
What sets you apart, really, is how deeply you think, how courageously you act, and how consistently you build, what you ’ re planting when no-one is watching That’s the difference maker You know, “be the change you want to see ” If there’s one thing I want young people (like myself) to take from this Youth Month, it’s this: Don’t be afraid to be different; it’s often your greatest strength The world doesn’t need more copies It needs more creators, people bold enough to question, think and build on their own terms I’d love to hear from you
Smash-a thwarted
KAYLYNNEBANTOM
Awould-be crime victim in Lower Church Street, Woodstock got away unharmed on Thursday 5 June after a local councillor Yusuf Mohamad halted an attempted robbery of a delivery bakkie
Yusuf Mohamed, who is the councillor for Ward 57, related how he was making his way down Lower Church Street when he came across an attempted robbery in action
The incident involved the driver of the bakkie and a mob of 20 to 30, some of them armed with knives
“An individual jumped in front of the bakkie to stop the driver,” Mohamed said “A group then emerged and put bricks in front of his wheels and grabbed his keys Within seconds he was surrounded by what must have been 20 or 30 individuals
“I stopped because I already knew what was going to happen next; I called the Cape Town emergency service call centre before I got out of my car A tow-truck driver also showed up shortly after I did ”
He said he and the tow-truck driver then confronted the mob “That I stopped and the tow-truck driver came along were enough of a deterrent not to overwhelm the driver Some of the perpetrators were trying to get into his vehicle ”
Mohamed said within minutes officers of the Metro Police, Traffic Services and Woodstock police showed up
“The CCTV camera on the N1 showed visuals of what was happening They had eyes on us while the Metro Police were on their way When
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espAfrika and the Sekunjalo Group said in a press statement Lombard’s passing is a “ profound loss” to South Africa and the global arts community
“Rashid’s legacy is etched across multiple spheres from his work as a courageous photojournalist during the anti-apartheid struggle, to his pioneering role in founding espAfrika and conceptualising the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, now ranked among the four largest jazz festivals in the world,” read the statement Lombard who is survived by his wife Colleen Lombard, his sister Fazoe Sydow and his children Chevan, Shadley, Yana, Zach, and Daniel, and his grandchildren was laid to rest on Thursday 5 June according to Muslim rites
Pleasedonate
As winter continues to cause havoc in and around Cape Town, the City of Cape Town is appealing to the public to consider the less fortunate
“We have noted a stark increase in fire and flood impacts in recent years Our disaster relief partners are doing sterling work under very trying circumstances, but they need help and that is why the Disaster Risk Management Centre is asking for donations that will be chanelled directly to affected families, or via our NGO partners,” said Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith
Seven fire stations have been designated as drop-off points: Constantia, Goodwood, Hout Bay, Lakeside, Roeland Street, Strand and Wynberg
The fire stations are open 24/7 and are always manned by someone in the watch room
Donors can also email Disaster Donations@ capetown gov za for collection
Anyone wishing to assist can donate clothing for all ages, non-perishable food items like rice, maize meal, tinned fish, tinned beans and baby formula, as well as personal hygiene items
“Disaster strikes daily and the impacts last far longer than we can imagine
“It’s also not limited to the highly publicised severe weather impacts or multi-structure fires
To one person or family losing their home or being displaced is a disaster
Human trafficking: hidden crisis
KAYLYNNE BANTOM
KAYLYNNE BANTOM@NOVUSMED A CO ZA
Is human trafficking fast becoming the biggest threat to vulnerable communities? A Cape Town based organisation advocating against human trafficking believes this is the case and describes it as a pandemic
The organisation called S-Cape aims to create a safe space, restore the dignity and nurture hope for women survivors and their children
The non-profit organisation (NPO) describes human trafficking as a crime that exploits people for profit involving the use of force, fraud or coercion to control and exploit victims in various forms, including forced labour, sexual exploitation or domestic servitude
Traffickers target vulnerable individuals, often lured by false promises of jobs or better lives, only to be subjected to physical and psychological abuse
According to the United Nations (UN), traffickers often use violence or fraudulent employment agencies and fake promises of education and job opportunities to trick and attract their victims
The recent three life-imprisonment sentences of people accused of trafficking and kidnapping six-year-old Joshlin Smith has put the spotlight on human trafficking World Day
Against Trafficking in Persons is observed annually in July
Babalwa Sindapi, a social worker at S-Cape, said sexual exploitation is one of the most common forms they encounter “The traffickers exploit the
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survivors mostly through deception or they can use the lover-boy method
Those are their common tactics they use to manipulate the survivors ”
She warned social media had become a hub for perpetrators
“They are now targeting people on social media and start grooming them before they act Once they see that the community is becoming aware of human trafficking they change cities For example, most of our clients were from Johannesburg, but now we are receiving people who are from KwaZulu-Natal ”
Sindapi pointed out that there are still too many misconceptions of this crime
“People often say ‘they were already prostituting so that does not make them victims’ or human trafficking takes place abroad ”
According to Sindapi, the organisation provides therapeutic sessions, groups, horse therapy, aquatherapy, and art therapy
“We also schedule daily devotions as we are a faith-based organisation We used to make use of outpatient rehabilitation, which we recently stopped because we now have a psychiatric sister in our team ”
Sindapi said S-Cape partnered with different organisations that provide skills-development training to the survivors
“We also make use of a psychologist when they arrive in our safe house We attend to their medical conditions, provide skills training so that
they can look for jobs when they go back into their communities ”
The social worker said the recovery journey for victims is often challenging
“They have trust issues, cravings as they were forced to use drugs, low self-motivation based on the treatment they received from their traffickers All of them start to switch addiction from substances to unhealthy snack or binge eating ”
She said there are various gaps in the system that make their work more challenging, particularly when putting survivors at risk
“Unfortunately, the police are not fully involved in the work we do We had survivors who complained of being returned to the traffickers They are accused of being on the traffickers ’ pay roll Other stakeholders are also not involved as they should be There is an immense gap unfortunately and once they come to our safe house it seems like they become our responsibility only
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Sindapi said the justice system is also failing survivors
“The justice system is also not playing its role because it seems to focus mainly on its own cases and convinces survivors to open cases
“When they want to leave the safe house the system does not provide any housing for them as they await the trial ”
She said not all survivors are South African citizens
Sindapi believes more awareness
should be spread on social-media platforms
“All the social-media platforms should perhaps normalise having these conversations so that people can be informed We believe that knowledge is power and to also be informed about hot spots ” She cautioned people who are
searching for jobs to be vigilant
“Vulnerable individuals are their target When people are applying for jobs they must do their background checks of the company advertising They must rather have someone who can accompany them when they go for interviews so that they can act faster when they suspect something ”
Human trafficking as a crime that exploits people for profit involving the use of force, fraud or coercion to control and exploit victims in various forms
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Budget healthy diet doable
Healthy eating on a budget, local dieticians share practical advice.
While the rising cost of living continues to affect households across Cape Town, local dieticians say eating healthily is more affordable and accessible than many realise
Not only is a healthy diet essential in preventing and treating chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, but it is also a powerful act of self-care
During Dieticians Week, which ran from Monday 2 to Sunday 7 June under the theme “Your health, our mission: Talk to a dietitian”, healthcare professionals across the province were working to dispel the myth that nutritious food is out of reach for the average household,” said Kristi Overmeyer, a dietician based at Heideveld Community Day Clinic “Healthy eating is perceived to be expensive We have noticed that the communities we serve have financial constraints and this leads to food insecurity ”
Quanita Salaam, a dietician at Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre, echoed the concern She said limited income, reliance on spaza shops that often lack fresh produce and a general lack of knowledge about nutrition are major obstacles to healthier living
“Many people are unaware of how to read food labels, balance meals or make healthier swaps For example, people often believe fruit juice is always healthy, even though many are filled with added sugar ”
Despite these challenges residents across the Cape have access to free nutritional consultations through public-health-care facilities Dieticians hope more people will take advantage of these services to improve their eating habits
“Choosing healthy meals is a powerful act of self-care in today's fast-paced life,” Salaam said “Eating a balanced diet along with regular exercise decreases the risk of chronic diseases It also supports mental health, boosts mood and concentration, and helps children grow, learn, and thrive ”
Cost remains a common concern Fresh produce and lean proteins are often more expensive than processed staples such as white bread and rice But knowing how to make substitutions and control portion sizes can stretch a small budget a long way Dieticians also point out that acceptance of vegetables, especially among children, is often shaped by family habits and exposure The lack of vegetables in daily meals contributes to preferences for sweeter and saltier foods, including fast food and fried meals
Zenande Xaluva, a dietician at Nyanga Community Day Clinic, offers a simple, visual method to help families build balanced meals using their hands A healthy plate should have starch about the size of a closed fist, protein the size of the inside of your palm, and non-starchy vegetables filling the space of two cupped hands Fats, Xaluva said, should be kept to the size of the tip of your thumb
Practical, cost-saving strategies are available to every household
Dietician Margaux Doe from Mitchells Plain District Hospital suggests adding beans and
Margaux Doe Dietician at the Mitchells Plain District Hospital PHOTO SUPPLIED
It is the beginning of becoming
His recent dual Grammy win last year further solidified his position as one of the world’s leading classical crossover artists
“This project has been years in the making and reflects our continued commitment to world-class musical innovation in South Africa,” said Nisaar Pangarker, founder and creative force behind Inner Circle Entertainment “To hear the bansuri in dialogue
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Tickets available via Ticketmaster the Artscape Box Office
Rakesh Chaurasia
IN TERMS OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 32(2) OF THE WESTERN CAPE GAMBLING AND RACING ACT, 1996 (ACT 4 OF 1996) (“THE ACT”), AS AMENDED, THE WESTERN CAPE GAMBLING AND RACING BOARD HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR PROCUREMENT OF A FINANCIAL INTEREST, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 58 OF THE ACT, HAS BEEN RECEIVED:
Nameoflicenceholder : KenilworthRacing(Pty)Ltdt/a (Licensed Totalisator Operator Cape Racing – a South African and Bookmaker) Registered Company Registra on number : 2011/008903/07
Current direct and indirect Hollywood Sportsbook Holdings (Pty) Ltd (100% direct) shareholding structure of the Owen Brian Heffer (73.62% indirect) licence holder Zandile Maseko on behalf of- Masabe Empowerment Investments (Pty) Ltd (26.38% indirect) Percentage of direct financial Hollywood Racing Enterprises (Pty) Ltd interest of 5% or more to be (100% direct) procured in the licence holder:
New shareholding structure of Hollywood Racing Enterprises (Pty) Ltd (100% direct) direct and indirect financial Hollywood Sportsbook Holdings (Pty) Ltd (100% indirect) interest of in Kenilworth Racing Owen Brian Heffer (73 62% indirect) (Pty) Ltd a er the procurement Zandile Maseko on behalf of- Masabe Empowerment Investments (Pty) Ltd (26 38% indirect)
Sec on 33 of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, 1996 (hereina er “the Act”) requires the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (hereina er “the Board”) to ask the public to submit comments and / or objec ons to gamblinglicenceapplica onsthatarefiledwiththeBoard.Theconductofgamblingopera onsisregulatedintermsof both the Act and the Na onal Gambling Act, 2004. This no ce serves to no fy members of the public that they may lodge objec ons and/ or comments to the above applica on on or before the closing date at the below-men oned address and contacts. Since licensed gambling cons tutes a legi mate business opera on, moral objec ons for or against gambling will not be considered by the Board. An objec on that merely states that one is opposed to gambling without much substan a on will not be viewed with much favour You are hereby encouraged to read the Act and learnmore about the Board's powers and the ma ers pursuant to which objec ons may be lodged.These are outlined in Sec ons 28, 30, 31 and 35 of the Act. Members of the public can obtain a copy of the objec on guidelines, which are an explanatory guide through the legal framework governing the lodgement of objec ons and the Board's adjudica on procedures. The objec on guidelines are accessible from the Board's website at www wcgrb.co.za and copiescanalsobemadeavailableonrequest.TheBoardwillconsiderallcommentsandobjec onslodgedonorbefore theclosingdateduringtheadjudica onoftheapplica on.
In the case of wri en objec ons to an applica on, the grounds on which such objec ons are founded must be furnished. Where comment in respect of an applica on is furnished, full par culars and facts to substan ate such comment must be provided. The name, address and telephone number of the person submi ng the objec on or o
ering the comment must also be provided. Comments or objec ons must reach the Board by no later than 16:00 on Friday,20June2025
Naamvanlisensiehouer : KenilworthRacing h/a (Gelisensieerde Totalisator- Cape Racing operateuren en Boekmaker) ’n Suid-Afrikaans geregistreerde maatskappy Registrasienommer : 2011/008903/07
Huidige direkte en indirekte Hollywood Sportsbook Holdings (Edms) Beperk (100% direk) aandeelhoudingstruktuur van die Owen Brian Heffer (73.62% indirek) lisensiehouer Zandile Maseko namens Masabe Empowerment Investments (Edms) Bpk (26.38% indirek)
Persentasie van direkte finansiële Hollywood Racing Enterprises (Edms) Bpk belang van 5% of meer wat in die (100% direk) lisensiehouer verkry word:
Nuwe aandeelhouers- Hollywood Racing Enterprises (Edms) Bpk (100% direk) struktuur van direkte en indirekte
Hollywood Sportsbook Holdings (Edms) Beperk (100% indirek) finansiële belang van Kenilworth Owen Brian Heffer (73.62% indirek) Racing (Edms) Bpk na die verkryging Zandile Maseko namens Masabe Empowerment Investments (Edms) Bpk (26.38% indirek)
Ar kel 33 van die Wes-Kaapse Wet op Dobbelary en Wedrenne, 1996 (hierna "die Wet" genoem) bepaal dat die WesKaapse Raad op Dobbelary en Wedrenne (hierna "die Raad" genoem) die publiek moet vra om kommentaar te lewer op en / of besware aan te teken teen dobbellisensie-aansoeke wat bydie Raad ingedien word. Dobbelwerksaamhede word kragtens die Wetsowel as die Nasionale Wetop Dobbelary 2004 gereguleer Hierdie kennisgewingdien om lede van die publiek in kennis te stel dat hulle voor die slui ngsdatum by ondergemelde adres en kontakte beswaar kan aanteken teen en / of kommentaar kan lewer op bogenoemde aansoek. Aangesien gelisensieerde dobbelary `n we ge besigheids bedryf uitmaak, word morele besware ten gunste van of teen dobbelary nie deur die Raad oorweeg nie. `n Beswaar wat bloot meld dat iemand teen dobbelary gekant is sonder veel stawing sal nie guns g oorweeg word nie. U wordhiermeeaangemoedigomdieWetteleesenmeerinlig ngteverkryoordieRaadsemagteendieaangeleenthede op grond waarvan besware ingedien kan word. Dit word in ar kel 28, 30, 31 en 35 van die Wet uitges ppel. Lede van die publiek kan `n afskrif van die riglyne vir besware bekom, wat `n gids is wat die werking verduidelik van die regsraamwerk wat die indiening van besware, publieke verhore en die Raad se beoordelingsprosedures reguleer Die riglyne vir besware is verkrygbaar op die Raad se webwerf by www wcgrb.co.za en afskri e kan ook op versoek beskikbaar gestel word. Die Raad sal alle kommentaar en besware oorweeg wat op of voor die slui ngsdatum tydens die beoordeling van dieaansoekingedienword.
In die geval van skri elike besware teen `n aansoek moet die gronde waarop sodanige besware berus verskaf word. Waarkommentaartenopsigtevan`naansoekgegeeword,moetvollebesonderhedeenfeiteomsodanigekommentaar te staaf, verskaf word. Die persoon wat die beswaar of kommentaar indien se naam, adres en telefoonnommer moet ookverstrekword.KommentaarofbeswaremoetdieRaadbereiknielaternieas16:00opVrydag,20Junie2025.
Posadres:
Die Uitvoerende Hoo�eampte
Wes-Kaapse Raad op Dobbelary en Wedrenne
Posbus 8175
ROGGEBAAI, 8012
Straatadres:
Die Hoof Uitvoerende Beampte
Wes-Kaapse Raad op Dobbelary en Wedrenne
Fairwayslot 24
Fairway Terraces Parow, 7500
Eposadres: Objec ons.Licensing@wcgrb.co.za
KRAGTENS DIE BEPALINGS VAN ARTIKEL 32(2) VAN DIE WES-KAAPSE WET OP DOBBELARY EN WEDRENNE, 1996 (WET 4 VAN 1996)(“DIE WET”),
GELDELIKE BELANG, SOOS BEOOG IN ARTIKEL 58 VAN DIE WET ONTVANG IS:
