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KAILINDANIELS
KA LIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Environmental activist and founder of Save a Fishie (SAFi), Zoë Prinsloo, has officially launched her debut children’s book, The Fishie That Got Saved a heartwarming tale that captures the humble beginnings of a movement that has since made waves in ocean conservation.
Zoë, well known for her tireless beach cleanups and educational outreach, says the inspiration for the book stems from a story she’s been telling at cleanups for years
“I’ve always loved sharing the story about SAFi about how I found a little fish trapped in a plastic packet when I was 15,” says Zoë
“It was a small act of kindness that sparked something much bigger
“People, especially kids, are always captivated by this moment, so it felt right to put it into a book ”
The Fishie That Got Saved tells the origin story of Save a Fishie, tracing Zoë’s personal journey from that pivotal rescue to building a passionate environmental movement
The book not only introduces readers to SAFi, the organisation’s beloved fishie mascot, but also carries a larger message about kindness, resilience, and the power of small actions to make meaningful
“I’vealwayslovedsharingthe storyaboutSAFi abouthowI foundalittlefishtrappedina plasticpacketwhenIwas15 - Zoë Prinsloo
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While designed as a children’s storybook, Zoë says the book is for anyone who wants to learn about the origins of SAFi, support ocean conservation, or simply find a dose of inspiration “It’s for all ages young readers, families, and even adults who want to know more about what drives our mission ”
The Fishie That Got Saved is priced at R120 and is available for purchase online via the Save a Fishie website (https:// saveafishie co za/product/thefishie-that-got-saved/) Supporters can also buy copies at any of the organisation’s beach cleanup events or from their eco-shop in Paarden Eiland, which is open on Tuesdays
Zoë hints that this is only the beginning
“This is the first in a series of SAFi’s ocean adventure stories, each focusing on different environmental challenges We also have an exciting eco-themed activity book coming soon, so there’s lots to look forward to ”
Founder of Save a Fishie (SAFi),Zoë Prinsloo,officially launched her debut children’s book,‘The Fishie That Got Saved’
WHAT’S ON / DIARY
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THURSDAY7AUGUST
. A free workshop will be hosted at Kraaifontein Library at 15:00, offering educators and interested community members a practical introduction to using ChatGPT in education. The session will cover key topics such as: understanding what ChatGPT is and how it works, tips for effective prompting, creative ways to use the tool in daily teaching, tools for lesson planning, quiz and worksheet creation, assistance with marking and personalised feedback, and guidance on the ethical use of AI in an educational setting. For more information, contact Kraaifontein Library at 021 444 1066 or email Kraaifontein library@ capetown.gov.za
FRIDAY8AUGUST
. The Durbanville Wine Valley's much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase will be presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville Each ticket includes the opportunity to taste red wines from nine Durbanville producers, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture caterers. Book tickets at R300 per person via Quicket
SATERDAG9AUGUSTUS
. Die Brackenfell Forum bied aan "Koffie uit jou kan" in die Rusoord-saal in Dennegeurstraat om 10:00 vir lede van die gemeenskap om saam te kuier Kaartjies beskikbaar teen R150 per persoon. Besprekings: Alta by 083 967 9493 of Letitia by 082 879 5383. . Cape Welsh Choir presents Why we sing a concert showcasing the rich diversity of this unique male voice choir This event will be boosted with appearances by renowned local soprano Lara Basson and a barbershop quartet, the Welsh Rarebits, drawn from members of the choir The concert starts at 19:00, at Erin Hall, 8 Erin Road, Rondebosch. Tickets cost R100 and are available through Quicket Refreshments will be available at the interval. For any further information, please call Steve Broekman on 083 701 5867
SONDAG10AUGUSTUS
. Die Wild Buggers Beach Buggy-klub kom weer bymekaar vir ´n pretrit, getiteld Nick & Ellie se Rit, by te woon. Die groep ontmoet om 08:30 by die Engen Winelands langs die N1-snelweg en vertrek stiptelik om 09:00 Die konvooi sal die Stellenbosch-vliegklub besoek asook die Franschhoek-pas, en in Botrivier middagete geniet Die rit eindig in Gordonsbaai. Bel Kleyn by 083 650 7679 met navrae
VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS
. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse aan by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 E-pos Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl.com/ylh84otp
MONDAY18AUGUST
. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (Sanca) will host an in-person Drug Testing Workshop – Testing for Drugs and Alcohol will be held at the Bellville Library from 09:00 to 15:30 This one-day workshop is open to professionals and is especially beneficial for social workers who can earn CPD points for attending. The fee is R1 200 To register, please contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za
WEDNESDAY20AUGUST
. Join (Sanca) on an online Brief Intervention and Basic Counselling Training via Microsoft Teams, taking place over two days on 20 and 21 August, from 09:00 to 15:30 each day This training is ideal for social workers and other professionals in the field, with CPD points available The fee for the two-day session is R1 700 To secure your spot, contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za
SATURDAY23AUGUST
. An unforgettable Flamingle morning of inspiration, laughter and connection is presented at the fundraising Ladies Event of Durbanville Children's Home with Mel – Die Storieverteller The event is being presented at Mistico Equestrian Centre in Paarl from 10:00 Tickets are R600 per person or R6 000 for a table of 10 people It includes a welcome drink, goodie bag, entertainment and a light three-course meal. For the dress code, "think floral, bold and bright". Contact Louise at dch@dchome org.za or 083 399 0372 (Whatsapp only) to book your ticket
. The Egyptian Society of South Africa meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from January to November at 19:30 at St George’s Grammar School, Richmond Road, Mowbray Visitors are warmly welcomed at R30 per lecture, with refreshments available for R10 Annual membership costs R135 and includes a quarterly journal, SHEMU, as well as access to a library of over 550 books, magazines, DVDs, and reference materials. Contact Joseph Koetsier at 084 774 3972 or email sherab.koetsier@gmail.com
Schooltransfer requestsopen
Parents and caregivers wishing to apply for school transfers for the 2026 academic year will be able to do so until Monday 18 August
This application period opened on Monday 4 August and applies to learners currently enrolled in Grades 2 to 7 and Grades 9 to 12
Applications can be submitted online via the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) website
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Provincial education department spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond, said transfer applications can also be submitted directly at the school the learner is seeking to transfer to, or at the relevant district office
Parents applying will need the following supporting documents:
The learner’s most recent school report;
A copy of their ID, birth certificate, passport, study permit, proof of application for documentation, or a sworn police affidavit; and Proof of address or a police affidavit
Parents who have not used the online admissions system before must first register on the platform Once registered, they can proceed with the application
Video tutorials and step-by-step guides are available to assist on the WCED admissions website
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Parents have until 18 August to apply
Take note that schools can only capture applications for their own institution, but the online system can capture applications for multiple schools
Parents or caregivers must fill out the WCED application form, which can also be downloaded from the website Applications and supporting documents may be handed in at schools, or parents can enquire with the school about submission via e-mail (on the WCED form only)
GRADER,1AND8APPLICATIONS
Schools are currently finalising placements for Grades R, 1 and 8 by confirming placements for children on their waiting lists This process is ongoing Parents who have not yet applied for these grades for the 2026 school year are urged to contact their district office as soon as possible Although the online portal is closed for late applications, support is available via the department’s call centre . Contact the WCED call centre on 0861 819 919. Visit https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov. za/admissions for more information.
wheelie bin recovered
KAILINDANIELS
A quick response by Milnerton Crime Watch Trust (MCWT) patrollers led to the successful recovery of a stolen wheelie bin in Dordrecht Road in Milnerton on Monday morning, 28 July
At approximately 08:40, a concerned resident reported that their bin had been stolen shortly after placing it out for collection Within minutes of receiving the alert, an MCWT patrol vehicle was dispatched to the area to investigate
“Thanks to our patrolmen’s prompt response, they were able to locate the stolen bin a few roads further, where it was being pushed away by a suspect,” said a spokesperson for MCWT
“Upon noticing our patrolman, the suspect quickly abandoned the bin and fled the area ”
The stolen bin was returned to
its relieved owner, avoiding the inconvenience and delay of having to report and replace it through City channels
STAYVIGILANT
MCWT commended their patrol team for their swift action, highlighting that while wheelie bin theft might seem like a petty crime, it often has broader security implications
“Wheelie bins are not just a nuisance when stolen; they’re frequently used to conceal and transport stolen goods, or even as makeshift ladders to scale walls and gain access to private properties,” MCWT explained “This is why we encourage residents to stay vigilant, especially on bin days ”
Residents are urged to retrieve their bins as soon as possible after collection
ThreeFountainsEstateturnsgreen
The Franco Three Fountains Nature Reserve is declared a protected area, marking a significant conservation turning point as the first and only reserve dedicated to safeguarding the rare and ecologically important Cape Vernal Pools (a rare and endangered type of seasonal wetland ecosystem found within the Greater Cape Floristic Region) This unique vegetation type, previously unrepresented across our conservation areas, now finds its largest protected expanse within the boundaries of this reserve.
CapeNature facilitates the legal administrative process to declare these sites as protected areas in terms of the National Environmental Protected Areas Act (NEMPAA)
The reserve was declared on 11 April this year
Situated within the Three Fountains Estate in the Klein Dassenberg smallholdings area, the land is privately owned and spans over 20 hectares The Franco Property Trust owns and manages the reserve through trustees, Tony and Jodie Franco, whose vision and commitment made this conservation milestone possible
The reserve is home to a mosaic of Endangered and Critically Endangered habitats and species, including Atlantis Sand Fynbos and Swartland Shale Renosterveld
It also protects seasonal
THE RESERVE IS HOME TO A MOSAIC OF ENDANGERED AND CRITICALLY ENDANGERED HABITATS AND SPECIES
wetlands, vernal pools and ephemeral streams that feed into the Donkergat River system and ultimately drain through Blaauwberg Nature Reserve into the Atlantic Ocean at Melkbosstrand
A botanical survey of the site has recorded 156 plant species, including 22 species of conservation concern
A few of these are recognised as being Critically Endangered, while several more are listed as Endangered
CONSERVINGBIODIVERSITY
Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, welcomed the proclamation
“The establishment of this Provincial Nature Reserve is yet another positive step in conserving the irreplaceable biodiversity of the Western Cape
This reserve protects unique ecosystems and threatened species, while demonstrating what can be achieved through
responsible stewardship and long-term commitment to conservation ”
Trustee Jodie Franco said she was proud to see the land formally recognised for its ecological importance
“What began as an effort to clear invasive plants has grown into a long-term commitment to restoring rare and threatened habitats
“The declaration is an example of what is possible when private landowners embrace
conservation as a shared responsibility ”
REHABILITATION
Successfully declaring the reserve comes after decades of environmental pressure
In 2022, a significant clearing operation began, after more than 60 years of invasive alien plant infestation, mainly from Rooikrans and Port Jackson
Although a major wildfire that same year destroyed infrastructure and impacted recovering plant populations, rehabilitation efforts were quickly restarted
By 2024, the site had entered a maintenance phase, with reinstalled fencing and signage and an ambitious replanting programme
To date, more than 3 000 Cape thatching reed (Elegia tectorum) seedlings and nearly 1 000 translocated wetland and fynbos plants, rescued from nearby developments, have been introduced to restore ecological balance and habitat resilience
The addition of the Franco Three Fountains Nature Reserve to the province’s protected area network demonstrates the impact of private land stewardship in addressing conservation gaps . Landowners who are considering having their land formally protected can contact CapeNature’s Antia Wheeler on awheeler@capenature. co.za and Kaylin Reid on kreid@ capenature co.za
The Franco Three Fountains Nature Reserve now secures the largest protected expanse of Cape Vernal Pools,feeding critical water systems that flow through Blaauwberg into Melkbosstrand
Hoofvankunssentrumtreeaf
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RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Ná byna drie dekades hang die hoof van die Tygerberg-kunssentrum in Du Toitstraat, Parow, eindelik haar hoed op.
Fransonette Swart, sentrumhoof, tree einde Augustus ná 28 jaar diens by die sentrum uit
TygerBurger het verlede week met haar gepraat in haar kantoor waar sy van die hoogte- en laagtepunte gedeel het
Die sentrum vier vanjaar ook ‘n belangrike mylpaal, sy 50ste bestaansjaar
“Ons het vroeër vanjaar ‘n geleentheid hiervoor gehou, waarna alle oudstudente, hoofde en onderwysers genooi is,” sê sy Sy noem ook dat van die oudstudente by die sentrum al internasionale toekennings vir hul werk ontvang het, en dat ‘n hele paar van hulle ‘n loopbaan uit kuns geskep het
Die kunssentrum bied visuele kunste en ontwerp as skoolvak aan vir leerders van skole waar dié vak nie noodwendig aangebied word nie, of skole waar daar nie die kapasiteit is vir ‘n agtste vak nie
Onder visuele kunste kan studente kies uit fotografie, teken of skilder Onder ontwerp kan hulle kies tussen illustrasie, keramiekwerk, drukkuns, tekstiel- of juweliersontwerp
Die studente by die sentrum verskil nes die vakke “Daar is diegene wat talentvol
is, en dan ook die wat kuns as ‘n vak wil uittoets Daar is ook studente met leerprobleme, aan wie kuns ‘n praktiese oplossing bied Ons het oulike kinders,” sê
Swart
By die sentrum kry die studente kreatiewe vryheid en word hulle leiding aangebied As ‘n kind hier uitstap, en hy of sy wil ‘n ingenieur word, kan hulle dit doen en kuns daar ook toepas, sê
Swart
“Ons idee is nie dat ‘n kind hier uitstap en ‘n kunstenaar hoef te word nie; dit is om jou menswees te kan uitleef ”
SEDERTKINDERJAREDOLOORKUNS
Vir Swart het die kunswêreld ook vroeg reeds ‘n betekenisvolle rol gespeel Sy onthou hoe sy as kind altyd mal was oor die kunsklas, “Ek het die kunsklas ná skool skoongemaak Dit was die hoogtepunt van my week, want daardie jare was daar elke week kunsklas ” Sy het dit op hoërskool ook as vak geneem en onthou ook hoe sy as kind onderwyser gespeel het en dat sy ‘n passie vir boeklees gehad het “My werk is vir my baie lekker,” sê sy Swart sê sy het ‘n passie vir die kunste - enige vorm daarvan
In 1997 is sy die pos as hoof aangebied Sy het in 1990 begin as deeltydse onderwyser en uit dié pos haar hoofskap ontvang, sê sy Sy het ook as kunsopvoeder vroeër jare by ‘n skool in die Paarl gewerk Swart het haar kwalifikasies in die onderwys
SWART WAS VIR DIE GROOTSTE DEEL VAN HAAR LEWE BY DIE SENTRUM BETROKKE
verwerf en haar loopbaan by ‘n skool in Springbok in die NoordKaap begin
Sy het die grootste deel van haar loopbaan by die kunssentrum deurgebring, ‘n gebou wat sy sê oor die jare aansienlik verander het
Die sentrum het in ‘n stadium sy ingang gedeel met die onderwyssentrum, en die agterste deel van die gebou was aanvanklik eers kleedkamers, onthou sy
Die oorspronklike ingang was in Timmermanstraat, maar dit is verander
Daar is oor die jare nuwe planne opgestel, rondgeskuif, afgebreek, gebou en reggemaak, sê Swart Kleedkamers en toilette is in kantore omskep - alles tot voordeel van die kunssentrum
“In ‘n stadium is al die koper van die dakke afgesteel, wat veroorsaak het dat die dakke gelek het Die reënwater is in bakke opgevang, maar die dakke is ook herstel,” onthou sy
Die departement van onderwys het net voor die Covid-19pandemie die gebou verder opgeknap
“Ons het in dié tyd klasgegee in die gange - byna ‘n jaar lank Die plafonne is vervang en die asbesdak is uiteindelik
verwyder ” Nuwe kragdrade is aangebring, asook ‘n waterspuitstelsel
‘n Nuwe skool, die Tygerberg STEM Akademie, word vandag ook daar gehuisves Swart beplan om haar aftrede saam met haar man te geniet en beplan om deur die wêreld te reis
Die egpaar het reeds meer as 40 lande besoek en het pas uit Portugal, Spanje en Marokko teruggekeer
“Ek dink die sentrum kort nuwe bloed Ek laat die sentrum in ‘n goeie toestand, sê sy Swart beplan om nog betrokke te bly by die kunswêreld en beoog om steeds klas te gee
Portretkompetisie by Tygerberg-kunssentrum
Die wenners van ´ n portretkompetisie is verlede Dinsdagaand by die Tygerbergkunssentrum in Parow aangewys Die drie wenners in die kompetisie is Johanné Loedolff (eerste), 'n gr 9-leerder by Life Artspace, Lewis van Hoof (tweede), 'n gr 8-leerder aan die Bridge House School in
Franschhoek en Danelle Lakay (derde), 'n gr 8-leerder aan die Hoërskool Vishoek
Die beoordelaars van die kompetisie was Fransonette Swart, sentrumhoof, Tiaan van Deventer en Richard Kilpert Kilpert het ook die openingtoespraak gelewer
Die beoordelaars is (van links) Tiaan van Deventer,Fransonette Swart en Richard Kilpert
Die wenners is (van links) Johanné Loedolff (eerste plek),Lewis van Hoof (tweede plek) en Danelle Lakay (derde plek)
Fransonette Swart,hoof van die Tygerberg-kunssentrum
GamersbattlefortitleatTableBayMall
Table Bay Mall turns up the competition in next leg of MTN SHIFT Gaming
Experience
The action moved to the Western Cape last weekend as players battled for prizes, pride and a place at the national finals Gamers from across the region showed up in full force for the next leg of the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience at Table Bay Mall With top scores in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Rocket League and more, local players secured Table Bay Mall gift cards and punched their ticket to the National Finals taking place at Canal Walk this September
EAFC25™NATIONAL
FOOTBALLTOURNAMENT
.1st place: Athenkosi Duva (27) won a R2 500 Table Bay Mall Gift Card and a place in the grand final at Canal Walk; .2nd place: Ridhaa April (15) won R1 500 Table Bay Mall Gift Card; .3rd place: Imran Vallie (21) won R1 000 Table Bay Mall Gift Card
SCHOOLSTOURNAMENTS
.EAFC 25™ – Ridhaa April (15) from Think Digital won a R1 000 Table Bay Mall Gift Card; .Rocket League – Ryan Sacks (12) from Milnerton Primary won a R1 000 Table Bay Mall Gift Card; .Minecraft – Grayson O’Brien (7) won a R500 Table Bay Mall Gift Card
TICKETS PUNCHED FOR NATIONALS IN SEPTEMBER
TOYOTAGAMINGENGINE FASTESTLAP|SUPERSPRINT
.18 July - 1st place – Taariq Adam (24) R1 000 Table Bay Mall Gift Card;
.20 July - 1st place – Deaqon Petersen (22) Table Bay Mall Gift Card
TRUCKRACERS
.1st place – Axel Addison (18)
KEYBOARDREBUILD
.18 July - 1st place – Kristen Taim (15);
.19 July - 1st place - Kyle Taim (12);
.20 July - 1st place - Shaymaa Abdel Salam (26) The MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience continues at Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg, from 8 to 10 August . Visit acgl.gg/mtnshift to enter online or sign up in-mall.
REMAININGTOURNAMENT DATESANDVENUES
.Clearwater – Online qualifier: 3 August | In-centre event: 8 – 10 August; .Capegate – Online qualifier: 31 August | In-centre event: 5 – 7 September; .Canal Walk – Online qualifier: 7 September | In-centre event: 17 – 21 September
Duva.
place Schools EA FC winner,Ridhaa April.
Brawlhalla 1st place winner,Tahir Toefy
Rocket League 1st place winner,Ryan Sacks
Street Fighter 1st place winner,Tashreeq Malick
Tekken 1st place winner,Zubair Manuel
City billing going digital as of 31 December
As the City of Cape Town's eBill deadline approaches, residents are urged to send their account numbers and contact details to the City sooner rather than later
The looming 31 December deadline marks a major shift in the City's billing system, from traditional postal deliveries to a fully digital platform From this date onwards all municipal accounts will be sent exclusively via email, ensuring quicker, more efficient communication with residents In a statement to the media Mayco member for Finance Siseko Mbandezi today said the City is on a mission to reduce the number of accounts, both residential and commercial which are printed and sent via the South African Postal Service "All residents need to do is send an email or SMS with both their account number and email address to request an emailed account before 31 December 2025," he said "If residents don't have an email address there's no need to worry The City will ensure that all account holders with no email access will still receive their account They, or a loved one, are advised to contact the City's Call Centre so we can assist them "
Mbandezi said more than 475 000 Capetonians had already made the move to eBilling . For emailed bills send an email with your account number and email address to Revenue Eservices@capetown.gov.za or an SMS to 31223. Customers without email accounts can contact the City's Call Centre at 0860 103 089 or visit its nearest Customer Interaction Centre
SAbreaks marimba WorldRecord
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JO FOURIE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
In a vibrant showcase of rhythm, unity and cultural pride, South Africa has officially smashed the Guinness World Record™ for the Largest Marimba Ensemble in the world
A total of 1 178 marimba players from across South Africa and Zimbabwe gathered at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World on Sunday 3 August to perform a 10-minute medley of Waka Waka and Jerusalema – more than doubling the previous record of 505 held by Guatemala
The event was a collaboration between Cape Town-based non-profit Marimba Jam, and GrandWest, who sponsored the full cost of the production An official adjudicator from Guinness World Records flew in from London to verify the count and authenticate the attempt
For Marimba Jam founder Kiara Ramklass, this was more than just a record attempt – it was a powerful statement about South Africa’s potential
UBUNTUINACTION
“Our marimbas are tuned in C major –you can’t help but feel happy when you hear them,” she said
“But this is about more than music It’s about crossing socio-economic divides
We had private schools, township schools, rural schools – all on one stage It’s a loud, joyful message of ubuntu ”
Ramklass has spent the past decade championing marimba music as a tool for empowerment and unity
In 2018, she led 241 girls in an unofficial Women’s Day attempt, but lacked the resources to make it official Now, with GrandWest backing the event, her dream has finally become reality
Players ranged in age from 8 to 62, and came from over 70 schools and institutions, representing every province in South Africa and two schools from
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Zimbabwe Some teams travelled thousands of kilometres one group flew in from KwaZulu-Natal right after their matric dance, while others loaded their instruments onto trucks from Durban and Johannesburg
Despite only meeting on the day of the performance, the ensemble performed flawlessly
“It was electric,” said GrandWest General Manager Mervyn Naidoo
“The performers had only just met, yet played in perfect harmony It was an unforgettable moment in South African music history ”
From early morning marimba demos and djembe drumming workshops to VR booths and live art installations in the Market Hall, the event buzzed with energy After the official announcement, the celebration continued with a performance from South African band Goodluck, DJs and emcee Carl Wastie
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Every participant received a Guinness World Records medallion handed out by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie
Naidoo added: “When people come together with a shared purpose, incredible things happen This record belongs to every person who showed up and gave it their all ”
Although different numbers were circulated by various sources, GrandWest confirmed the official figure as 1 178 participants – now etched in the Guinness World RecordsTM books as a proud South African achievement
total number of marimba players that helped smash the record at GrandWest
Premier Alan Winde and Ricardo Mackenzie,Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport.
Layla Essop,Kiara Ramklass and Chrissy Dyers,SED Officer at GrandWest
Newfilmexposesoff
Anew South African short film Spoiled has premiered at a high-level workshop in Cape Town this week This marine-focused event unpacked the findings of the Wildtrust driven project highlighting the environmental, social and economic risks of offshore oil and gas in South Africa.
The film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration It weaves together the stories of coastal communities, activists, scientists, and traditional fishers who are standing up to one of the greatest environmental and social threats facing the country’s oceans today
Presented by non-profit organisations Wildtrust and The Green Connection, and produced by Love Africa Marketing, the film takes viewers along the rugged coastline of the Northern Cape and the culturally rich Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape
At the heart of the film lies a simple truth: around 90% of South Africa’s oceans are at risk
The film uncovers the cracks in the system that allow international oil and gas giants to exploit these waters, including flawed Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), a lack of meaningful public consultation, and the leasing of the ocean without community consent
“There’s not enough effort being made to explain to people what the advantages and disadvantages of, or the impact of offshore oil and gas will be on coastal community livelihoods and on the ocean,” says Neville van Rooy, community outreach coordinator for The Green Connection "All they usually do, is paint a beautiful picture by telling people about jobs, which they know will get peopleespecially when they hear it from government officials ”
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Featuring deeply personal interviews with local fishers, activists, youth and community leaders, the film explores themes of justice, environmental degradation, and resistance “It’s almost as though my heart has been called to it That is why I can say with pride that I love the ocean and will do anything in my power to protect it,” says Chanel Jaar, who started the Environmental Traits Youth Organisation in Port Nolloth - a small town along the coastline of the Northern Cape
Their testimonies paint a picture of what is at stake: biodiversity, food security, coastal heritage, and ultimately the survival of future generations
“Look at Mexico, for five years now they’ve been struggling to get that oil spill cleaned That community is suffering Look at Nigeria; their fishermen are suffering Their boats are lying high and dry, never touching the water because there’s no more water, it's oil,” adds Walter Steenkamp, chair of the Fishing Co-operative for Aukotowa Fishers in Port Nolloth
“However, this isn’t just a story of destruction,” says Lauren van Nijkerk, Wildtrust campaign s director “It’s a story of hope Spoiled is a tribute to the everyday heroes who are defending their livelihoods, their heritage and the sea itself ”
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The film goes a step further by encouraging greater public involvement in pushing back on the offshore oil and gas application processes As part of its call to action, viewers are directed to an interactive platform available at www stopthespoil co za, where several active offshore oil and gas applications - their status in process, public participation process information - across
p g platform, giving the public an opportunity to have a ‘one-stopshop’ to make informed decisions and get involved in stakeholder consultation that ensures every South African has a say in how our oceans are utilised ”
The launch of the film comes at a critical time for South Africa, as environmental and climate justice organisations wait in anticipation for the release of our country’s Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) The IEP is a national roadmap that aims to shape how South Africa produces, distributes, and consumes energy in the coming decades It seeks to balance the country’s energy needs with environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social justice “Operation Pakhisa, which means ‘hurry up’, was South Africa’s idea of pushing for a Blue Economy, but the system is just wrong because it assumes that the ocean is just there to exploit for economic gain,” says van Rooy
“It doesn’t take into account
‘Spoiled’short film highlights ocean threats.
the inherent value that an ocean would have in terms of ecosystem services, in terms of heritage, culture and that such an ocean feeds thousands of families around the coast of South Africa ”
Van Rooy adds that “all alternative energy solutions have their pros and cons, and we need to make sure that people are not worse off when the Integrated Energy Plan is implemented ”
In February 2023, Wildtrust unveiled a groundbreaking oil spill model for South Africa, a first-of-its-kind aimed at showing the real-world risks of offshore oil operations, using a proposed ultra-deep drill site off Durban, KZN Developed with partners from the University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela University, and international experts in ocean modelling, the model reveals that shoreline contamination could occur in as little as three days along the east coast The fast-flowing Agulhas
Current would transport oil large distances, hindering predictions of where oil would reach the shoreline, complicating clean-up efforts The model indicates that a blow-out spill on the East coast could result in the need for beach clean-up operations as far away as the West coast The minimum time for oil to shoreline impact could be as little as three days for the East coast of South Africa, and within about 10 days for the South coast and 30 days for the West coast The results highlight what civil society has long feared, the risks of oil and gas exploration in South African waters are not theoretical, but rather they are imminent and potentially catastrophic “If we remain complacent, we risk losing not only our coastline, but our ability to shape a future that values life over profit,” adds Jaar
. Spoiled is available to watch online: https://www youtube com/ watch?v=7IHo RPkl2M
BRIEWE / LETTERS THINKING
..IFWE,ASWOMEN,CANNO LONGERBETRUSTEDTOCARE FOROURCHILDREN,WHAT HOPEISTHEREFORTHE FUTUREOFOURSOCIETY?
11-year-old son
A Johannesburg mother was arrested after a video was circulated on social media showing her allegedly encouraging her son to smoke drugs
I am in no position to judge any of these women; I don't think any of us is They, like everyone else, will have receive their just deserts on judgement day, when we all leave this earth
But if we, as women, can no longer be trusted to care for our children what hope is there for the future of our society? What possible crime could these children have committed that was so heinous that they needed to be killed?
A four-year-old, who should be nurtured and loved, now knows a life of drugs
This is not what those brave women marched for when they went to the Union Buildings in 1956
I'm sure they are crying wherever they may be beyond the grave, speaking to us from eternity, from history, urging us to do better, to honour their legacy with courage, unity and integrity
This may be precisely what we need; the wise words and voices of our grandmothers, mothers, aunts speaking to us
Perhaps in our pursuit of freedom and independence as young women we've stopped listening, stopped listening to the wisdom of those who came before us, to the hard-won lessons of struggle
As we live and walk through each day of this month may we take one another s hands again
Too often, we women are quick to cast aspersions, pass judgement, throw insults and tear one another down, and forget the strength we have when we stand together
Let's make news headlines, but for the right reasons, lift one another up, break barriers, lead with grace and stand united -KAYLYNNEBANTOM
A cashier who cares
Selfgeskepte gemors
Dit is onverstaanbaar dat die bestuur van Jack Mullerpark so min konstruksie-kennis het dat hulle al 10 jaar sukkel om die waterprobleem by die noordpaadjie op te los Vir enige probleem behandel jy nie die gevolge nie, maar die oorsaak Baie duisende werksure en rande is oor die jare gespandeer om die paadjie te "herstel", terwyl die probleem lê by die verstopte waterafvoerpype wat die water deur dreine moet weglei Hulle vererger dit selfs deur syferwater wat van die N1-kant af vloei, na die pa-
adjie toe te herlei, alhoewel water altyd afwaarts loop
In hulle jongste, langdurige poging, maak hulle weer die paadjie reg sonder om die wegvoerpype en dreine van onder af oop te maak (met bv 'n toiletpypontstopper)
Met al die geld wat hulle sover gemors het, kon hulle al die paadjie en die hele stelsel vervang het met groter pype Hulle kon ook die breë wespaadjies gesement het, want dit bly ongelyke koffieklip, terwyl die binnepaadjies (wat minder gebruik word) sement is WAARNEMER,BELLVILLE
Gaan rente op belastingstaat na
Beide my eggenote en ek het minimale vastetermynbeleggings by dieselfde bank wat ons sedert 2017 opgebou het
Op die vervaldatum van ons beleggings - onderskeidelik in vroeg April en Mei vanjaar - het ons die kapitaalbedrae plus rentes vir n verdere vastetermyn van twaalf maande teen ` n sekere rentekoers per jaar herbelê
By ontvangs van ons beleggingsertifikate is vasgestel dat die jaarlikse rentebedrae, soos getoon op die beleggingsertikate oor slegs n tydperk van 364 dae bereken is Ons is steeds via e-poskommunikasie met die bank
besig om die foutiewe rentebedrae reggestel te kry
Verstommende redes vir die foutiewe berekeninge word voorgelê, maar dit is nie vir ons aanvaarbaar nie
Dis geringe verliese aan rentes wat betrokke is, maar die beginsel van die saak is dat foute gemaak is wat reggestel moet word Voorgaande is bedoel as waarskuwing aan beleggers om te verseker dat die rentebedrae op hul beleggings soos verstrek op hul beleggingsertifikate wel korrek bereken is Indien nie, besoek dringend die plaaslike tak van u bank
GERTBRAND,MELKBOSSTRAND
Ek wens ouers (ja, klem op ouers) wil leer bestuur Dit voel deesdae asof ek die meeste padvarke rondom skole teëkom Ouers wat nie weet kinders te voet kry voorkeur by 'n zebrastreep nie Nog minder weet hulle om nie op die zebrastreep, of die zigzag-strepe voor en ná dié padkruising vir voetgangers, te parkeer nie En 'n toegeeteken mense, dit
beteken nie sit voet in die hoek nie! Parkeer op rooi lyne, en huise rondom die skool se opritte Die lys gaan aan Het die samelewing regtig só ongeduldig en selfsugtig geraak? Herhaalde versoeke van die skool en dreigemente om die verkeersdepartement in te roep, help ook niksESTHER,DURBANVILLE
I'd like to compliment Likho a cashier at Checkers Hyper in Fairbridge Mall, Brackenfell I recently moved to Brackenfell from Zeekoevlei in the southern suburbs I felt very "homesick" not knowing the northern suburbs at all and missing my family Checkers Plumstead was my shop and then I went to Checkers in Fairbridge for the first time, feeling low I got to the till and this guy was so friendly making jokes and making me feel somewhat accepted into a "new" I left the shop feeling better than when I entered Every time I go to this Checkers I'd specifically look for him Saturday, at a family function, I was sharing this story with friends and family Today I once again got that joyous laughing and jokey interaction with Likho I would love for Checkers to acknowledge this young man He's not just a staff member or cashier or worker for him to make me a customer feel so uplifted and happy in a time I really needed it
He's going way over what's expected of him I told him today that he is an asset to the company I pray that God bless him abundantly and grant him success and a bright future in Jesus name MELISSALAW,BRACKENFELL
City plan lacks detail
My comments on the 2050 Cape Town Long Term Plan (LTP) A "plan" it is not, a wish list at best
A plan contains details, such as projects by name and location, time frame, budget details
It is a document drawn up by someone with a low education level and certainly without project planning training and experience
It does not address one of the worst conditions that Cape Town’s commuting residents live under: the ever worsening traffic without any meaningful control in sight To think that a bit by bit improved rail system and cycling will substantially correct the current conditions is wishful thinking
Come 2050 and this administration will produce another such wish list unless meaningful serious thinking is applied now by well qualified, knowledgeable and experienced people Otherwise this whole "plan" is greenwashing at best PETERSMULIK,RUGBY
PARKS RANGERS HONOURED: Rangers were honoured as“custodians of South Africa’s natural and cultural heritage”during national World Ranger Day celebrations held at Table Mountain National Park on Thursday 31 July In the picture the SEAM Team and K9 Unit showcase their skills and strength in protecting South Africa’s wild spaces.
KAAP VAN BLOED
Bendes het ook invloed op skole
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RU TER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die skoolgemeenskap word op verskillende maniere geraak deur die voortslepende bendegeweld op die Kaapse Vlakte Skole het onlangs hul deure geopen vir die derde kwartaal te midde van 'n bendeoorlog wat fel woed TygerBurger het gaan kers opsteek by 'n onderwyskundige en voormalige skoolhoof in Kleinvlei, een van die gemeenskappe wat veral deur geweld geraak word en haar gepols oor die invloed wat die geweld op 'n skool het Net verlede week is 'n matrikulant aan die Hoêrskool Kleinvlei tien drieë van sy ouerhuis doodgeskiet Alison February was destyds hoof van die Laerskool Melton Daar het sy eerstehands ervaar hoe ontwrigtend geweld kan wees
SKOOLGEMEENSKAPLEEFINVREES
" n Skool is die hart van 'n gemeenskap en alles wat die gemeenskap raak, het 'n
“Bendegeweldis‘nkanker wat‘nheleskoolgemeenskapkan verteer.”
- Alison February
invloed op die skool," sê February Volgens haar word skole op verskeie maniere geraak, waarvan een die gevoel van vrees is "Wanneer iemand in die gemeenskap rondom die skool geskiet is, word die ouers van leerders angsbevange en stuur hulle dan nie hul kinders skool toe nie Dit is n menslike reaksie en 'n mens kan dit verstaan, maar die invloed wat dit op die leerder se akademiese prestasie het, is enorm Skole se kurrikulum is deesdae so gelaai dat dit moeilik is vir daardie kind om weer op te vang Opvangklasse moet saans en oor naweke aangebied word en watter ouer sal 'n kind oor 'n naweek of saans stuur
CCCC praat oor redes vir
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
In die tweede afdeling van 'n reeks oor bendes gesels TygerBurger met ds Llewellyn MacMaster, die voorsitter van die Cape Crime Crisis Coalition (CCCC) oor die oorsake van bendegeweld en wat gedoen kan word om dit hok te slaan MacMaster sê die CCCC is diep bekommerd oor die aanhoudende toename in geweldsmisdaad, veral die patroon van groep- of massamoorde en bendeverwante skietvoorvalle in gemeenskappe soos Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Bishop Lavis en Philippi en ander woonbuurte op die Kaapse Vlakte, maar ook in ander dele van die provinsie, sowel as in ander dele van die land "Hierdie is nie geïsoleerde voorvalle nie; dit is simptome van 'n dieper, stelselmatige krisis,” sê hy
ONDERLIGGENDEOORSAKE
Die volgende onderliggende oorsake word deur navorsing en gemeenskapsorganisasies uitgewys, wat nie onbekend aan die staat is nie Daar word gereeld verwys na die sogenaamde "whole of government, whole of society"benadering, wat aandui dat ons nie eng of simplisties na die komplekse uitdagings van geweldsmisdaad moet kyk nie
"Diepgaande en historiese sosio-ekonomiese ongelykhede soos werkloosheid, armoede en beperkte toegang tot onderwys en vaardigheidsontwikkeling dryf jongmense na misdaadnetwerke as 'n vorm van oorlewing
Die afwesigheid van en swak dienslewering deur die staat, soos 'n gebrek aan behoorlike behuising, infrastruktuur, gesondheid, jeugontwikkeling en polisiëring, skep 'n omgewing waarin misdaad floreer," sê hy
MORELEVERVAL
Volgens hom is die verval van morele waardes ook 'n bydraende faktor in die groeiende bendeprobleem "Gemeenskappe is onder druk, gesinne is verskeur en daar is 'n gebrek aan rolmodelle en
as hulle reeds in die week bang is?" vra February Sy sê die feit dat leerders agter raak, het 'n invloed op hul selfvertroue en sommige verlaat die skool "Dit is die begin van 'n bose kringloop, want skoolverlaters is geneig om by bendes aan te sluit," sê sy Afwesigheid is ook nie tot leerders beperk nie "Onderwysers begin ook met sieksertifikate vorendag te kom Dit is 'n Catch 22-situasie, want dit raak ook moeilik om onderwysers vir die skole te werf "
In baie gevalle is die sibbe van bendelede ook in die skole "Hulle begin ook later soos hul ouer sibbe optree en begin ander kinders aanval Bendegeweld is 'n kanker wat 'n hele skoolgemeenskap kan verteer, terwyl skole eintlik die gom moet wees wat gemeenskappe saamsnoer en die vertrekpunt moet wees van waar gemeenskappe hul omstandighede verander," sê sy Wat kan gedoen word om skole teen
misdaad
DIE HELE GEMEENSKAP MOET SAAMWERK OM
BENDEVERWANTE MISDAAD TE PAK
morele leiding vir die jeug
Die geskiedkundige en 'intergenerational' trauma loop baie diep in mense en gemeenskappe
Die morele vesel van ons samelewing is aan flarde “Bendes floreer waar korrupsie en onbetroubare wetstoepassing hulle beskerm Bendes werk binne georganiseerde misdaadnetwerke met internasionale bande, wat byna elke faset van ons samelewing infiltreer het, met die gevolg dat die sogenaamde 'criminal economy' uiters sterk gevestig is "Hierby dra die lae vervolgingsyfer en gebrek aan beskerming vir informante, fluitjieblasers en getuies by tot 'n gevoel van magteloosheid Mense het nie vertroue in die strafregstelsel nie
“Die onlangse opspraakwekkende onthullings deur die polisie se provinsiale kommissaris in KwaZulu Natal, het - te verstane en te verwagtedie kwik in die land geweldig laat styg Mense is moeg, gefrustreerd en kwaad oor die kultuur van strafloosheid en eis ingrypende stappe en transformasie van die hele stelsel," sê hy MacMaster sê die CCCC het verskeie voorstelle om die bendebedrywighede te bekamp
"Die polisie moet gefokusde, taktiese teenbende-optredes van stapel stuur met ondersteuning van nasionale eenhede en onafhanklike toesig
“'n Interdepartementele beraad van die polisie, provinsiale regering, munisipaliteite, burgerlike samelewing en geloofsinstellings moet belê word en veilige en anonieme meganismes moet in werking gestel word om die vrees van informante die hoof te bied
KOMMISSIEVANONDERSOEK
“'n Kommissie van ondersoek na bendes en georganiseerde misdaad moet in die mediumtermyn gestig word
“Die CCCC het reeds 'n maand gelede so 'n versoek gerig Dit
moet nie net op die Kaapse Vlakte en in die Wes-Kaap fokus nie, maar moet ook op ander dele van die land Die president self moet hierdie kommissie aanstel en met die nodige magte toerus, wat dan met duidelike aanbevelings kom
“Daar moet gekyk word waarom die goeie werk en aanbevelings van vorige kommissies van ondersoek nie ingestel is nie, wat tot die huidige skeptisisme oor sulke kommissies bygedra het
NASORG
"Daar moet investering wees in nasorgprogramme, vakleerlingskappe en gemeenskapsprojekte, wat jongmense aan hoop en vaardighede bind
“Plaaslike polisiekantore moet proaktief met gemeenskapsveiligheidsforums saamwerk en aanspreeklik wees teenoor die publiek Die skuif en naamsverandering van 'n polisiemag na 'n polisiediens moet hierdeur sterker beklemtoon en getoon word
“Groter konsultasie en insluiting van gemeenskappe by die aanstelling en evaluering van stasiebevelvoerders is ook broodnodig Meer speurders moet aangestel word, sodat ondersoeke tot skuldigbevinding en gevangenisstraf kan lei," sê hy MacMaster sê nie een organisasie kan n ommeswaai bewerkstellig nie "Kerke, moskees en ander geloofsgemeenskappe, skole en gemeenskapsorganisasies moet morele waardes aktief herstel deur opvoeding, mentorskap en geestelike vorming Hierdie morele opbou kan nie weer alleen net in die hande van die staat gelaat word nie Dit behoort ook alle staatsaanstellings in te sluit
Almal van ons moet ons deel bydra tot die morele heropbou van ons land Uiteindelik is die misdaadkrisis nie net 'n polisiëringsprobleem nie; dit is 'n staats- en samelewingskrisis,” sê MacMaster
bendegeweld te beskerm? "Dit sal 'n spanpoging van verskillende vlakke van die samelewing verg, maar uiteindelik moet gemeenskappe weer eienaarskap van skole neem Hulle moet saamstaan om ten minste seker te maak dat kinders veilig is wanneer hulle skool toe kom of huis toe gaan Sonder gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid is ons kinders blootgestel aan die wrede werklikheid van bendes en moord en doodslag," sê sy
Almal moet in een rigting teen bendes trek
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RU TER@NOVUSMED A CO ZA
Solank die wil nie bestaan om misdaad in verarmde gemeenskappe te stuit nie, sal die Kaap se strate aanhou bloei
Ivan Waldeck, ‘n voormalige bendeleier en nou pastoor, dat solank daar nie politieke wil is om die grondliggende redes vir bendes te pak nie, sal dinge nooit verander nie
Waldeck, wie se lewensverhaal onlangs in 'n boek, The gates of hell, vertel is, weet waarvan hy praat, omdat dieselfde omstandighede wat vir hom tot 'n lewe van misdaad gelei het, steeds bestaan Hy het arm grootgeword in die destydse Tiervlei (nou Ravensmead) en was van jongs af blootgestel aan geweld en dwelms Deur ongenaakbaar te lewe, het hy hom uiteindelik opgewerk tot een van die mees gevreesde bendeleiers in die Wes-Kaap
TWEEDEKANS
Ná jare in die tronk het Waldeck sy lewe reggeruk en deesdae probeer hy jongmense help met sy nie-winsgewende organisasie, Cape Transformation Centre By die sentrum probeer hulle jongmense wat die pad byster geraak het, 'n tweede kans gee "Kinders raak sonder waardigheid in armoede groot en hulle voel niemand kom om hulle te help nie Wat doen hulle? Hulle sluit by bendes aan, want daar kry jy 'n reputasie en 'n soort respek Jy deel ook in die winste uit misdaad," sê Waldeck
Hy reken nie alle arm mense raak by bendes betrokke nie, maar armoede en die afwesigheid van waardigheid skep 'n teelaarde vir bendebedrywighede "Daar is so baie gebroke huise met afwesige gesinstrukture As daar nie 'n pa is nie, neem die bendeleier daardie rol oor
“Ouers en veral mans moet hul rol in die opvoeding van hul kinders ernstiger opneem Leierlose jongmense raak roekelose en onverantwoordelike volwassenes en jammerlik herhaal hierdie bose siklus homself elke jaar," sê Waldeck Wat kan gedoen word om die euwel van bendes nek om te draai?
"In die korttermyn moet daar met bendeleiers in gesprek getree word Ons kan doen wat ons wil, maar bendeleiers moet deel wees van die oplossing net soos hulle deel is van die probleem
“Die gemeenskap moet as 'n gesamentlike span opruk en met die leiers gaan praat Dit help nie almal wil hul eie ding doen nie Bendeleiers is ook mense en al wil ons ook glo dat hulle so magtig is, kan geen mens opstaan teen 'n gemeenskap wat saamstaan nie
“Die regering, op alle vlakke, moet ook saam met gemeenskappe werk om die probleem te pak Sonder politieke wil is ons kinders soos lammers ter slagting
“In my boek gee ek praktiese maniere van hoe alle sfere van die samelewing kan saamwerk om bendegeweld op te los, maar daar moet net 'n wil wees," sê hy
SCHOOL RUGBY IN THE SOUTH
TO FIGHT
Gearingup fortheYouth Cupfinals
THULANIMAGAZI
Excitement is mounting ahead of this year's u-16 Bayview Youth Cup finals at Athlone Stadium on Saturday 16 August.
A total of 10 u-16 boys' teams and two girls teams will fight for honours in what has been dubbed "a display of youth football" for the Mother City
In the Bronze Section Southampton will lock horns with Lentegeur, while Heath Athletico will square-up against Woodlands United FC in the Silver Section Wagiet Cup will see D6 Mitchells Plain taking on Pioneer Sports Club and the Gold Section will feature Norway Park and PPG Langa
In the Platinum Section, which is the main event, Cape Town Spurs will come up against Antalyaspor JMP CT
In the ladies' section Rygate Invitation Ladies will battle it out against Mitchells Plain LFA Ladies
A jubilant Mark Rodrigues, chair of Bayview Football Club and tournament organiser, said all the clubs were looking forward to the competition and excitement
"There is definitely a lot of excitement from the clubs and everyone, including the parents," he said "This is something new
16AUG
Gates will open at 08:00 with the first game getting underway at 10:00 and the final match drawing down the curtain at 18:30
for the youngsters It is not an easy thing to play in a place like Athlone Stadium "
According to Rodrigues, gates will open at 08:00 with the first game getting underway at 10:00 and the final match between Spurs and Antalyaspor drawing down the curtain at 18:30
The day will also feature entertainment for the entire family, with food stalls offering a range of delicacies and beverages "A gymnastics team will entertain the crowd before the final kick-off," Rodrigues said "We are very excited and we want everyone to come out and have fun Come out! Come out and see what football is all about " He said this year's tournament had an added layer of excitement with the so-called "small teams" featuring prominently . Tickets are available at Ticket Pro and Spar for R50
DF maak stem dik in tweede helfte van seisoen
Nadat die eerste deel van die huidige skolerugby-seisoen 'n redelike nagmerrie vir die eerste span van Hoërskool DF Malan was, is die Bellvilliete tans mooi op dreef
Deur die vaste fasette in die kragmeting teen die Hoërskool Strand die afgelope Saterdag te oorheers, is die weg gebaan vir 'n oorwinning van 29-24. Daarby was dit 'n dag wat alles glad verloop het vir die Bellvilliete
Die o 19A-span van Stellenberg kan eweneens baie tevrede voel ná die jongste reeks wedstryde
In opvolging van die "verneukspulletjie" die vorige naweek in George het die Stellies die pronkspan van Landbouskool Boland behoorlik aangevat
Ondanks heelwat foute het Stellenberg se voorhoede nogtans goed stem dikgemaak om daarmee
die aanvoorwerk te doen vir 'n oorwinning van 18-10, waarmee vergoed is vir die nederlae in die voorafgaande paar jaar Brackenfell het 'n moedige stryd teen SACS gevoer, maar is met 43-25 kortgevat Melkbosstrand het die Hoërskool Tygerberg se nagmerrieseisoen laat voortduur deur die besoekers met 44-29 te klop Die (makkerige) Tiere het darem mooi teruggespook in die tweede helfte nadat Melkbos 'n groot voorsprong van 36-10 met die draaislag gehad het Die kragmeting tussen Durbanville en HTS Bellville is om een of ander rede gekanselleer Ander spanne aan die wenkant was die spanne van Tygerbergklub (27-10 t Rusthof), Scottsdene (31-12 t J G.Meiring) en De Kuilen (26-10 t Parow).
- SAREL BURGER
Supercross showdown heading to CT
Cape Town will host the finale of the 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship on Saturday 13 December, at the DHL Stadium
This marks the first time the global championship will take place in Cape Town, positioning the city as the final stop in a season that begins in Kuala Lumpur and spans five continents. The South African GP will be the fifth and final round, where championship titles will be decided in what promises to be a high-intensity evening of racing.
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the announcement, saying: “Bringing World Super-
cross to Cape Town is a massive moment for the sport in our country We look forward to showcasing the energy, beauty, and world-class hospitality Cape Town is known for” Fans can expect a full day of entertainment, including live music, food, and elite-level racing. A variety of ticket options are available, including general admission, premium seating, and VIP hospitality packages. Further team and rider announcements are expected as the event approaches . Tickets are now on sale, starting from R450 Book at Showtime.co.za or Ticketmaster.co.za
Chacha out to dominate the race
After securing a phenomenal victory at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K earlier this year in an impressive time of 31:45, Kenya's Jane Ghati Chacha has now set her sights on women's-only racing at the Totalsports Women's Race in Cape Town on Saturday 9 August
"I entered the Durban and Cape Town Totalsports Women's Races because they are well-organised events that attract strong athletes to the start line," admits Chacha.
"I want to improve my PB in both cities while gaining experience."
When asked what she thought about the fact that the Totalsports Women's Race celebrates and
honours women, the Kenyan said it was a very good purpose "Women are strong and independent in daily life, and sport gives us even more self-confidence," she said.
"My message to the thousands of female athletes taking part is to be the best version of yourself today, so you can make your younger self proud." The race supports PinkDrive, a non-profit company (NPC) dedicated to increasing breast cancer awareness, providing education, and offering free services to medically uninsured individuals across South Africa.
South African songstress Lady Zamar is set to ignite the stage at this year's event
TEN U-16 BOYS’, TWO GIRLS’ TEAMS
Noah Edmunds of Bishops is sandwiched in a tackle by Chadley Davids and Kgaugelo Mokobu of Milnerton High during a WPRU u-19 schools league game played in Milnerton on Saturday 2 August Bishops went into the match with hammer and tongs to beat the home team 42-36 PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS