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‘ADRIFT IN A WORLD OF OUR OWN...’ Drifters take to the track at the annual Killarney Motor Show. Thousands of Capetonians ﬂocked to Killarney Raceway on Sunday 1 November for what is believed to be the biggest motor show in the Western Cape. The show once again offered visitors a range of old, new, unique and racing cars on display, with non-stop action and thrilling displays of drifting, spinning, off-road action, public karting, displays, stunts and more, as well as live music and entertainment for the whole family, fuelled by a mouth-watering variety of ﬁne foods and beverages on offer. PHOTO: CECILIA HUME

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he South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has taken the City of Cape Town to the Western Cape High Court in a bid to block the transfer of 49 municipal properties sold at public

“It appears more like electioneering coming a week before elections.” - Geordin Hill-Lewis

auction in February pending a review of the City’s decision to dispose of them. The sites up for transfer span communities across the city,

with properties in Mitchells Plain, Maitland, Goodwood, Kraaifontein, Somerset West and Durbanville among those caught up in the court challenge. It also

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includes the Good Hope Centre. The litigation follows the SAHRC’s intervention in February, when it raised concerns about the sale of municipal properties against the background of Cape Town’s shortage of affordable housing and persistent spatial inequality.

In a statement to the media, the commission said it questioned whether the City had properly considered the potential of the properties to contribute to affordable and social housing before offering them for sale. TO PAGE 2

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Die AGS Kuilsrivier-aftreeoord (Care Village) bied van 12:00 tot 19:00 ’n Kersmark by sy perseel in Kerkstraat aan. Kom deel in die feestelike Kersfeesgees en ondersteun hul laaste mark vir die jaar. Daar wag ’n groot verskeidenheid stalletjies en verkopers op besoekers, met heerlike eetgoed en pragtige geskenke vir die feestyd. Die spyskaart sluit kerrie-afval, vetkoek met kerriemaalvleis, boereworsrolle, tertjies en koek, pannekoek en nog veel meer in.

SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER Visit the Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club’s open day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14a Goede Hoop Street, Bothasig. Entry is free. Come and learn more about the hobby of crystals, gems and mineral specimen collecting, and related craftwork. Trawl the stalls, chat to members and ﬁnd your special item. Plenty of off-road parking. Food available. All welcome, especially children.

The De La Haye Market Day takes place at Excelsior Primary School, De La Haye, from 10:00 to 15:00. This local initiative is aimed at bringing families together and encouraging neighbours to meet and greet. Attendees can look forward to food, glitter tattoos, sand art, craft kits and novelty goods, games and wonderful prizes. Entry is free. Die Gemeente met Oop Deure in Proteaweg, Proteahoogte bied van 08:00 – 13:30 ’n Kosfees aan. Geniet vroegoggend koffie en brekkie-buns, snuffel deur stalletjies, honderde boeke, plante, wit-olifante en spotgoedkoop klere. Iets vir elke smaak en elke sak. Vermaak, perderitte, speletjies vir die voorskoolse kinders en ’n kinder-spa hou die jongspan besig. Ontspan in die teetent met ’n bord vol braaikos: sosaties, skilpadjies, braaibroodjies, burgers, boeries en roosterkoek terwyl jy na die orkes luister. Daar is ook ’n verskeidenheid van potjies. Vir die soettand is daar meer as genoeg tuisgemaakte lekkernye om van te kies. Navrae: Jackie by 084 681 6798. ’n Broodboomverkoping word van 09:00 - 15:00 by Krisantslot 1 in Tara, Durbanville, gehou. Dit is ’n unieke geleentheid vir versamelaars, tuiniers en natuurliefhebbers om van Suid-Afrika se mees besonderse plante van nader te beleef. Besoekers kan uitsien na ’n groot verskeidenheid broodbome te koop, eksklusiewe regalia en versamelitems, asook verversings, lekkernye en verrassings. Toegang is gratis.

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Verspreiding TygerBurger Mitchell’s Plain word elke Woensdag in die volgende gebiede afgelewer: Rocklands, Tafelsig, New Tafelsig, Portlands, Weltevreden Valley, Rondevlei, The Leagues, New Woodlands, New Lentegeur, Colorado, Woodlands, Morgenster, Lentegeur, Westridge/Heights, Westgate, Strandfontein, San Remo en Bay View. Totale verspreiding: 40 000 TygerBurger het 14 verskillende uitgawes vir die volgende gebiede: Bellville, Durbanville, Parow, Goodwood, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Kuilsrivier, Milnerton, Table View, De Grendel, Tyger Valley, Eersterivier/Elsiesrivier/Ravensmead en Mitchells Plain, Mailtland Woodstock City. TOTALE VERSPREIDING: 289 000 Vir enige verspreidingsklagtes skakel 021 910 6500 of e-pos verspreiding@tygerburger.co.za

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TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER The much-anticipated Pop-Up Sale hosted by FCD Skills Centre returns from 10 to 13 November at the Durbanville Town Hall. This biannual event has become a firm favourite among locals, offering shoppers a chance to find quality clothing from major retailers at significantly reduced prices, all while supporting a meaningful cause. Open Tuesday 11:00–17:30, Wednesday and Thursday 08:30–17:30, and Friday 08:30–13:30.

WOENSDAG 11 NOVEMBER Die laaste byeenkoms vir 2026 van die Durbanville-Poësiekring vind om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal plaas. Helena Conradie gaan die digbundel Waterman deur Herman Wasserman bespreek. Besoekers en lede baie welkom. Ligte verversings na aﬂoop. Rig navrae aan Lesley van der Vyver by 083 460 4571.

Die Durbanville Seniors Hub bied sy volgende Bingo-geleentheid van 14:00 tot 16:00 by Rusgenot aan. Alle lede welkom. Bel Marina Jansen op WhatsApp by 073 808 1541 vir meer inligting of om by die senior hub aan te sluit.

DONDERDAG 19 NOVEMBER Die jaareindbyeenkoms van die Durbanville Seniors Hub vind om 12:00 by die Oatlands-restaurant, Durbanville, plaas. Bel Marina Jansen op WhatsApp by 073 808 1541 vir meer inligting.

FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER The Daniel and Friends Fund’s annual Touching the Heart Gala, in support of children facing life’s greatest challenges, takes place at Eensgezindt outside Durbanville. The evening will feature live saxophone music, a gin tasting, a wine-tasting experience, entertainment by Mujahid George, and a charity auction. Central to the initiative is a photographic book by Corporate tables and individual tickets are available. For bookings and enquiries, contact Lianie le Roux on 076 331 8474.

DINSDAG 24 NOVEMBER Die Vriende van Bracken nooi die gemeenskap na ’n Volmaanstaptog in die Bracken-natuurreservaat. Ontmoet om 19:15 in die reservaat en geniet om 19:30 die sonsondergang by die kanon. Kort daarna begin die wandeling deur die reservaat. Met versnaperings byderhand en 'n ﬂits om die pad te wys, kan julle 'n aand van samesyn met familie en vriende geniet terwyl jy die magie van die naglewe verken Vir meer inligting, kontak André by 071 089 9503.

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aar is uiteindelik ’n skietstaking tussen strydende taxiverenigings in die Wes-Kaap, ná weke van geweld waarin tientalle mense vermoor is. Die Stad Kaapstad se burgemeesterskomiteelid vir stedelike mobilitiet, Rob Quintas, het Maandagaand aangekondig dat Cata en Codeta, die strydende taxiorganisasies, ooreengekom het op ’n skietstaking van ’n week lank. ’n Mediasieproses tussen die strydende

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TOL zero backlog hard work As part of Mobility Month, the Western Cape Department of Mobility is highlighting how it has maintained a zero backlog in public transport operating licence applications, helping operators avoid unnecessary waiting periods and plan their businesses with greater certainty. This is supported by systems and processes that keep applications moving and help prevent delays. The Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) takes an average of 48 days to process applications, well within the legal limit of 60 days. Transport operators, who must have a valid operating licence or qualifying permit to operate legally, can apply online without visiting PRE offices and receive SMS updates on the progress of their applications. The department uses an electronic system to track applications and regularly checks for possible delays so

problems can be addressed early. It works with operators and municipalities to help applicants understand the process and submit the correct documents. Vehicles are also checked for safety before an operating licence is issued. Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, recently visited the PRE adjudicators to see how applications are processed and to engage with the team responsible for this important work. He said maintaining a zero backlog requires ongoing effort. "Keeping applications up to date is not a once-off. It takes good systems, regular monitoring and dedicated staff to prevent delays. For operators, this means less waiting and greater certainty when planning their businesses. For residents, it supports safer and more reliable public transport. We will continue making our services faster, simpler and easier to access."

FROM PAGE 1 “The commission was particularly concerned that the proposed disposals were not subject to legally enforceable conditions requiring purchasers to provide affordable or social housing. It also questioned the adequacy of the public participation processes relied upon by the City, some of which dated back to 2010.” “In February, the commission met with executive mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, to raise the concerns, and to subsequently request that the auction be postponed to allow for further engagement and proper consideration of the constitutional implications of the disposals. The City declined the request, and the auction proceeded. However, the commission continued to engage the City, including the speaker of council, regarding its concerns.” “[It is therefore that] the commission seeks an interim interdict preventing the City from transferring the disputed properties or taking further steps to implement the disposal decisions pending the determination of the review, as well as an order requiring the preservation of records relevant to the decisions,” the statement read. The commission further seeks an order declaring the disputed decisions unconstitutional, unlawful, irrational and invalid, reviewing and setting them aside, and referring the matter back to the City for reconsideration. It contends that the decisions failed to comply with constitutional and statutory obligations concerning housing, spatial justice, public participation and the disposal of municipal assets.

the mayor said. “It appears more like electioneering coming a week before elections, and many months or even years after these individual sites have been through extensive land release processes, including public participation.” He further stated that the SAHRC made no objections then, nor has it made any similar objections to land release in other cities. “If they want to throw away their credibility trying to stop any policy differentiation that delivers better public outcomes in Cape Town, fine, but we will oppose them vigorously. While the SAHRC claims its interdict application is affordable housing-related, the 49 sites do in fact include 28 residential-zoned properties to serve the local demand for housing in various areas,” he said, adding that commercial and industrial opportunities were similarly available during the transparent public auction process and aimed at creating employment and economic activity. The City pushed back against criticism of its affordable housing track record, pointing to 14 sites already released for that purpose, including six in the inner city, producing a total of 7 000 residential units. Of those, 4 000 are earmarked as affordable housing and 2 500 as social housing, the City stated. The City stated that a further 39 sites are in the release pipeline, 11 of them in the CBD, with a projected combined yield of 40 000 units. That figure includes 21 000 affordable housing units and 1 500 social housing units. The City also pointed to completed, fully tenanted projects: more than 200 social rental units at Maitland Mews in the inner city, over 1 000 units at Goodwood Station, and more than 400 at Bothasig Gardens. According to the City, its human settlements department has delivered 12 401 units to residents over the past five years and maintains roughly 50 000 council flats at an annual cost of R977 million without any state grant funding.

CAPE TOWN MAYOR PUSHES BACK In response, Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the SAHRC is behaving like a political party, not a credible Chapter 9 organisation. “This interdict attempt comes some six months after the SAHRC’s initial enquiries were addressed by the City,”

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Western Cape health bags four awards for excellence

he Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has received four awards at this year’s Western Cape Government Service Excellence Awards, hosted by the Department of the Premier to recognise service excellence across the provincial government. The health department secured two Gold Awards and two Silver Awards. GOLD AWARD: PROTECTING HIV SERVICES AFTER USAID WITHDRAWAL When the sudden withdrawal of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding threatened essential HIV services in the province, the department faced the loss of approximately R407,5 million in donor support and 882 donor-funded posts. A Provincial Health Systems Strengthening Task Team brought together colleagues from across the health system to develop a coordinated response, prioritising continuity of care for patients while strengthening existing provincial systems to provide more sustainable services. The response included digitising HIV and TB information systems, expanding six-month medicine dispensing for eligible patients, introducing electronic prescribing pathways and strengthening clinician-led HIV testing during routine consultations, the department said. GOLD AWARD: INNOVATION IN EYE CARE AT GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL At Groote Schuur Hospital, an innovative project initiated by Dr Jonathan Timothy Oettlé in 2023 has transformed how patients with serious eye conditions access specialised treatment. Recognising the high cost and limited availability of commercially supplied amniotic membrane, Oettlé established an in-house amniotic membrane transplant

The team for Khulisa Care – Healthy Moms, Thriving Babies received the Silver Awared for Best Collaborative Programe/Project Whole of Society Approach and Whole of Government Approach.

THURSDAY TEA WITH PARENTS CREATES SPACE FOR FAMILIES OF LONG-STAY PATIENTS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES service. Amniotic membrane promotes healing of the eye’s surface in patients with complex ophthalmic conditions. SILVER AWARD: KHULISA CARE PROJECT SUPPORTS VULNERABLE MOTHERS The Khulisa Care Project connects vulnerable mothers to healthcare services, community health workers, nutrition assistance and social support during pregnancy and the critical first 1 000 days of life. Through a collaborative approach, the project has enrolled 2 411 vulnerable

Dr Jonathan Oettlé (centre) receiving the Gold Award for Best Public Service Innovator Employee.

pregnant women and mothers, providing access to nutritious food through monthly vouchers, household support and referrals to essential health and social services. SILVER AWARD: COMPASSIONATE NURSING LEADERSHIP AT TYGERBERG HOSPITAL Since joining Ward G4 at Tygerberg Hospital in March 2025, operational manager Katherine Barry has introduced several initiatives to strengthen patient safety, clinical governance, staff development and continuity of care. Among these is Back to the Floor Friday, where she works alongside different shifts to identify opportunities for improvement and support staff in addressing challenges. Her Thursday Tea with Parents initiative creates space for families of long-stay patients to share their experiences, receive support and become more involved in their loved ones’ care, the department said.

Katherine Barry (centre) won the Silver Award for the Best Frontline Service Delivery Employee.

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Hyperlocal content is still our game "In five years' time there will be no more newspapers ..." I've been hearing this line for at least the past 10 years. The consolation has always been working for a free community newspaper – everyone predicts you can add at least another 10 or 20 years. But at the pace technology is ever evolving and more and more people are turning to digital to consume information, doomsday for any traditional print media seems just around the corner. Those that have thus far survived have been finding smart ways to keep costs down to buffer advertising income declines – not because newspapers have become irrelevant, but advertising online is simply cheaper or more targeted – or, in the cases of some mainstream publications, are being carried on thanks to legacy. The optimist in me says we're riding out a wave, it's a phase, sooner or later people are going to get sick and tired of staring at a screen all day long and return to good-old (now recycled) paper products for information. But the reality sinks in when picking up a 12-page publication, one that when I walked into the TygerBurger office, still wet behind the ears, was a minimum of 30

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pages during the worst week of the month. Now, we'll be lucky if we get 30 pages for the Black Friday edition – the last edition in November traditionally being the biggest publication of the year. I recall an 80-pager Bellville edition in my early years at the publication. Two years ago we were thrown a lifeline when the media house we had been part of for more than 40 years sold all its community titles while at the same time closing some of its daily and Sunday newspapers. This year alone, four major media houses – the aforementioned owner included – restructured, with editorial departments heavily affected. But it's just a wave, we just need to ride it out ... Then last week it hit home. The first of the three print publications I've worked on in my career printed its last edition. While the brand in some way will still live online and maintain somewhat of a social media presence, People's Post, the weekly hyperlocal that the residents of Cape Town's southern suburbs and parts of the Cape Flats have come to love, is no more. A stark reality ... For a journalist, just the thought of closures and retrenchments is not easy. The majority of us are in it for the love of writing, the deadlines, the rush of chasing down news. We are doing what we've always dreamt of and there is no other reality. We're addicted to news. There simply is no fallback plan. Of course, the news itself needs no fallback plan. It endures. It always has. It's only the medium through which it reaches people that shifts. I'm sure for the powers that be, closing down a publication was no easy decision. But it was not all doom and gloom and, in a bittersweet moment, one of the six editions was kept alive. The Maitland | Woodstock | City editon of People’s Post is, from today, distributed under the TygerBurger brand. To our new readers in the City, Woodstock, Maitland and surrounds, welcome to the family. It may be a new name, but hyperlocal

[HEADLINE] PHOTO CAPTION: Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis rushed to La Vie Est Belle Retirement Village in Durbanville shortly after midday on Monday, barely half an hour [STORY] after ballot papers arrived for the special vote. Hill-Lewis said ballot papers arriving at special voting stations late, was a city-wide problem. He urged residents to vote, saying this election was too important to stay at home. PHOTO: DESIRÉE RORKE

BRIEWE | LETTERS

Appreciation and concern from Peerless Park West resident I would like to sincerely thank the City of Cape Town and all relevant departments for their ongoing efforts to improve and maintain our community in Peerless Park West. I appreciate the work being done to clear the dumping area and keep it clean. Although illegal dumping unfortunately continues, the waste is being neatly piled together and removed regularly, which makes a signiﬁcant difference to the surrounding area. I also want to express my appreciation for the removal of gangster-related signs in the area. These efforts are important in helping residents feel that their neighbourhood is being cared for and that action is being taken against the visible presence of gangsterism. However, I would also like to bring to your attention a growing concern that is deeply troubling to me and, I believe, to many other residents across the wider Kraaifontein community. The amount of gun violence and loss of life reported over the past four weeks alone is extremely frightening. While I understand that many of these incidents have not occurred directly within Peerless Park West, they have affected surrounding communities, including Eikendal, Scottsdene, Wallacedene and other nearby areas. These neighbourhoods are interconnected, and violence in one part of Kraaifontein inevitably affects the sense of safety and security throughout the wider

community. I recognise that addressing gangsterism and gun violence is an incredibly complex challenge, and I appreciate that the relevant authorities are likely already aware of the severity of the situation. I do not underestimate the difficulty of ﬁnding lasting solutions. Nevertheless, it is heartbreaking to see gangsterism continue to tear Kraaifontein apart, with the loss of life becoming an increasingly frightening reality for the people who live here. Residents should be able to live in their homes, walk through their neighbourhoods and go about their daily lives without constantly worrying about gun violence and the devastating consequences of gang-related conﬂict. I hope that continued cooperation between the City, police, community safety structures and other relevant stakeholders will help bring about meaningful, longterm improvements in safety across Kraaifontein and its surrounding communities. Once again, thank you for the work already being done in Peerless Park West. I raise these matters in the hope of seeing our community continue to improve, not only in terms of cleanliness and the physical environment, but also in terms of safety, dignity and peace for everyone who calls Kraaifontein home. JASON HOUGH, Peerless Park West

Waarmee sal die jongeling sy pad suiwer hou? Dit is die oeroue vraag wat weer by my opkom toe ek nou onlangs voor 'n winkeltjie stilhou. 'n Paar knape; ek skat hulle nie ver ouer as dertien nie, kom verby gewals. Ek dog eers my bril is vuil, want vir my lyk dit die kêrels kom uit 'n wolk uit gestap. Het ek dan nou die hiernamaals binnegegaan sonder dat ek daarvan weet, want hier op aarde stap ons mos nie uit wolke nie. Toe hulle hier so neffens my motor verbystap kry ek die onmiskenbare reuk: boom, ganja, marijuana, aaptwak. Elke kabouter loop met sy eie, persoonlike

zol. Wat die hele gedoente nog erger maak is toe die voorloper hier baie naby aan my kom vra hy heel kordaat: "Wil uncle 'n skyf trek?" Dink jou dit in! In ons dae sou jy nie durf waag om met 'n zol voor enige grootmens te verskyn nie, wat nog van hom 'n skyf aanbied. Dit wat ek die skerminkel toegesnou het mag ek nie in goeie geselskap herhaal nie, maar ek is seker hy het amper sy zol ingesluk voor hy sê: "Chill ou toppie, this is the tree of life." AMPER GEROOK, Blue Downs

Dankie tog vir polisie se hulp in verkeer Ek is een van die mense wat geneig is om ons wetstoepassers te kritiseer. Vandag wil ek my waardering uitspreek. Naby waar ek woon in Parow-Noord is hulle besig om naby die verkeersaansluiting in McIntyrestraat strepe te verf . In 'n oomblik van onoplettendheid het ek te laat gesien waar ek om die werksaamhede moes ry. In McIntyrestraat beland ek toe in die heel verkeerde baan teen die aankomende verkeer. Gelukkig is ek nie 'n paniekerige persoon nie en het my hazards aangesit en probeer om Hannes Louwlaan te haal, maar die volgende oomblik hoor ek die geloei van ’n polisievoertuig en blou ﬂitsende ligte trek langs my in. Ek probeer nog verduidelik wat ek gedoen het, maar die man agter die stuurwiel gee bevele en twee beamptes spring uit die voertuig stop die verkeer en help die ou tannie om in die regte pad te kom. Baie, baie dankie vir jul hulp en geduld. Twee dinge het ek vandag geleer. Ons polisie is glad nie so "bad" nie en 'n mens is nooit te oud om 'n fout te maak nie. Baie dankie, polisie, vir jul hulp. NIE FOUTLOOS NIE, Parow

Politicians created our problems in first place After reading Gino Contaldi’s questions for voters last week, core questions need to be answered, not only for voters, but also for the councillors. When we vote, do we give politicians carte blanche to do as they want – definitely not. As a councillor will you go up against your party structures, if your community mandates you, not accepting or agreeing with a policy or practice of what your party represents. Lately the neglect of fiduciary duties (Duty of Care) by public officials has astounded me. Often its not about the people but about power or politics. We have been conditioned to think that only politicians can solve our problems. But at some point, maybe we will wake up and recognise that it was politicians who created our problems. Lately many people think that when you raise concerns it’s an argument, and people who lack accountability think everything is an attack. They don't listen to understand; they only listen to defend themselves. They blame instead of admitting their mistakes. Fortunately, I grew up in a time when the world still had some common sense. If you have it use it.

WEHAHN GELDENHUYS, Brackenfell

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Workshops help women ﬂourish TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS new women’s wellness initiative, born from its founder’s personal struggles with trauma and anxiety, held its first workshop in Eerste River on Saturday 31 October. Grounded Women — Beyond Survival, founded by René Bowman, brought women together for an afternoon of guided meditation, breathing exercises, creative activities and conversations about emotional wellbeing. Bowman, who has a background in psychology, said her own experiences inspired her to create a space where women could find support without feeling pressured to share their stories. “I know what it feels like to live with anxiety, to feel unsafe in your own body, and to have to rebuild yourself piece by piece,” she said. “This page and these circles are my way of giving back what helped me heal.”

FINDING TIME FOR THEMSELVES Bowman deliberately limited the workshop to 20 women to allow for a more personal experience. The programme included breathing exercises, guided meditation and art activities, giving participants an opportunity to express emotions they might find difficult to put into words. For Rolene Rank, who attended a workshop of this kind for the first time, the experience proved more meaningful than she had expected. Rank said she had not realised how much she needed the workshop until she took part. The art expression session stood out for Rank. “It really pulled me back to myself,” she said.

“I wanted to create a judgment-free sisterhood where you can come exactly as you are.” - Peter Parker The workshop also reminded her of the importance of making time for herself, even if only for a few minutes each day. “It’s okay to be selfish sometimes,” she said. “Even if it’s five minutes, ten minutes, it’s okay.” Rank said women often spend so much time caring for others that they forget about their own needs. “You don’t actually need a crowd. You need to do it for yourself.” MORE WORKSHOPS PLANNED The afternoon ended with an open discussion where women could share their experiences or simply listen. Bowman stressed that the initiative was not intended to replace professional therapy. “I wanted to create a judgment-free sisterhood where you can come exactly as you are. “You don’t have to rush. You don’t have to share. You just have to be here.” Bowman plans to host regular workshops, both in person and online, focusing on anxiety, trauma and abuse awareness, practical coping techniques and community support. The next gathering is planned for December. Women interested in attending can follow Grounded Women — Beyond Survival on Facebook and TikTok for further details.

René Bowman, founder of Grounded Women — Beyond Survival.

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One Young World Summit draws global leaders to CT Several influential guests from Africa and around the world are in attendance at this year’s One Young World Summit in Cape Town, including former Public Protector Prof Thuli Madonsela, Mozambican politician, humanitarian and wife of former president Nelson Mandela, Graça Machel, and human rights lawyer, antiapartheid activist and writer Justice Albie Sachs. The summit, which marks its return to Africa for the first time since Johannesburg hosted it in 2013, takes place until Friday 6 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. According to its website, several wellknown international guests are also in attendance, including actors Terry Crews, Gillian Anderson, Forest Whitaker and Nomzamo Mbatha. The One Young World Summit will bring together more than 2 000 young leaders from over 190 countries, alongside some of the most recognisable figures in global politics, activism and public life, who will attend to mentor the next generation of leaders, a press statement reads. Other local guests include Rugby World Cup champion and Springbok legend Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira, Protea cricketer Temba Bavuma, Olympic champion Tatjana Smith and rugby legend Francois Pienaar. Previous mentors have included Nobel Peace laureates, heads of state, and chief executive officers of major global corporations, with notable names including the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Ahmed Kathrada and Kofi Annan. This year’s summit is particularly significant as it aligns with the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising. A

The One Young World Summit takes place at the CTICC in Cape Town this week.

series of special programmes will be held to honour the legacy and contributions of young people in the struggle for freedom, the statement reads. Unlocking Africa’s potential will be a central theme of this year’s summit, with delegates from across the continent coming together to showcase the innovation and growth potential of African youth, it continues. Participants will also explore a wide range of critical issues for South Africa today – from youth unemployment to ensuring the responsible use of AI and rethinking peace and security to meet 21st-century threats.

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ape Town's flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade on Sunday 29 November, with a musical line-up spanning Amapiano, hip-hop, pop and Afrikaans sounds to usher in the festive season. The event is free to attend. Entertainment will run from 16:00 to 22:00 at the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street. Duo Jazzwrld and Thukuthela, South African Music Awards (SAMA) winners, will bring their summer hits and Amapiano flair to the Festive Lights stage. Recently reunited electronic music duo Liquideep, behind hits such as "Fairytale", "Still" and "Alone", will also perform. Multi-award-winning hip-hop artist Nasty C is set to bring his stage presence and lyrical delivery to the Grand Parade, while Afrikaans singer and former Idols contestant Monique Steyn will also take to the stage. Cape Town's homegrown talent features prominently. Woodstock-born singer, rapper, actor and social media personality Ricky Vani Frontline, who leads the group Amafront, will be making his second appearance at Festive Lights, having performed in 2023. Khayelitsha's own Dee Koala, known for her bold style and hip-hop sound rooted in Khaltsha, will also perform. She is an honouree of The Plug Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Urban Culture. DJ Dre, known for his Heart FM breakfast show feature "Thank Heart It's FriDre", will keep the party moving with cross-genre sets. He has been a mainstay of Cape Town's nightclub and events scene for more than two decades.

Festive Lights Switch-On event is free to attend. Entertainment will run from 16:00 to 22:00 at the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street.

Rising pop star Ben Rodrigues, whose feel-good anthems have gained traction on streaming platforms, is set to have audiences singing along at the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street. Cape Town-based singer and guitarist Vernon White will perform with soulful vocals and African ﬂavour in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa. Neon Pulse will deliver high-impact LED drumming, while the West London All Stars will bring a taste of the Mother City's rich culture to the stage. Radio personality Tyrone Paulsen and award-winning comedian Dalin Oliver will guide audiences through the programme as MCs. BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER The City's Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, said the event is about more than ushering in the festive season. "It is also about bringing people together through the things that make Cape Town special: our music, our culture,

our creativity and our incredible talent," he said. This year's line-up is promising something for everyone, from established stars to homegrown performers who continue to put the city on the map. The City looks forward to welcoming residents and visitors to share in the excitement as Cape Town kicks off the festive season, Smith said. MOVE WITH MELODY DANCE COMPETITION The Festive Lights Switch-On's annual dance competition, Move with Melody, gives dancers a chance to perform at one of the city's most anticipated events. Ten dance crews will compete at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre on Saturday 21 November. The top three will be selected to perform on the main stage. Entries are open until Monday 9 November. Dancers can enter through the Festive Lights Switch-On social media platforms by posting a video entry and tagging @CTfestivelights with the hashtag #FLSODance2026 on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook, or by sending their entry via WhatsApp to 076 179 7047.

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Getting Park ready AVRIL FILLIES ricket fans in the Western Cape will be spoiled for choice when the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 starts in October and November next year. To get everything ready, upgrades to enhance the cricket experience for global fans at Newlands Cricket Ground and Boland Park in Paarl are under way. James Fortuin, CEO of Boland Cricket, accompanied by Edward Khoza, chief operating officer of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Cricket World Cup 2027, and Johannes Adams, president of WP Cricket and board member of Cricket South Africa (CSA) on the LOC 2027, took the media on a walkabout at Newlands Cricket Ground and Boland Park to explain the changes being made to give global cricket fans the best experience on

REGISTER FOR THE BALLOT TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS South African soil. "The World Cup will be hosted in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia where 14 teams will participate across 12 venues and 57 matches will be played. Cricket fans in the Western Cape will be spoiled for choice as no one wants to miss out on this spectacle of seeing the who's who of cricket," says Khoza. Cricket fans can register for tickets via the ballot, which opened on Thursday 1 October, and have until Saturday 21 November to secure their tickets. "The process gives fans a fair opportunity to access the tickets for the tournament. Tickets will only be available by registering for the ballot before Saturday 21 November. Entry for the

ballot is free. Fans will be able to apply for as many matches as they wish, with each match treated as a separate entry. They can request up to four tickets per match while opting for their preferred ticket category at the same time. The entry for this process requires no payment. Successful entrants wil be contacted by email and given a window to purchase the tickets made available. " says Adams. To Fortuin, hosting the World Cup in Paarl is about more than just cricket — it is a legacy. "The ideal is to utilise the upgraded venues for other big events after the World Cup has concluded, and I would like everyone in the Boland to be part of the legacy of the World Cup 2027," Fortuin says.

James Fortuin, CEO of Boland Cricket, Johannes Adams, WP Cricket president and CSA board member on the LOC 2027, and Edward Khoza, chief operating officer of the LOC for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, brieﬁng the media at Boland Park, Paarl, on ballot registration for tickets and upgrades to Boland Park and Newlands Cricket Ground ahead of next year’s tournament. PHOTO: AVRIL FILLIES

Summer Sport Festival gets bigger this December South Africa's premier pre-season sporting showcase is about to get significantly bigger. The Six Gun Grill Summer Sport Festival returns from 2-8 December 2026 with a major expansion that reflects its explosive growth, adding Pretoria's Hoërskool Montana as a second venue alongside the established Wellington base at Huguenot High School. The decision to expand into Gauteng comes on the back of phenomenal participation in 2024 and 2025, when over 100 schools and clubs descended on the Western Cape to sharpen their squads ahead of the new season. That sort of buy-in doesn't happen by accident, it speaks to a formula that's resonating with coaches, players and administrators hungry for quality preseason preparation in a competitive yet constructive environment. The festival's blueprint remains unchanged: deliver high-quality match experience across multiple sporting codes, spanning various age groups to ensure development pathways cater to everyone

from promising primary schoolers to senior high school prospects. What changes is the scale, two venues means more teams, more matches and more opportunities for talent to emerge.

Preparation with purpose at last year’s event.

Groot sewes-stryd Saterdag AVRIL FILLIES Alle paaie lei Saterdag 7 November na Charles Morkel-stadion waar 24 spanne sake gaan uitspook om as die nuwe WPseweskampioene aangewys te word. Die afgelope twee Saterdae het die 73 spanne wat ingeskryf het hul uitspeelwedstryde voltooi om te bepaal wie die laaste 24 spanne is. Die eerste uitspeelwedstryd is op 24 Oktober gehou en die afgelope Saterdag is die laastes afgehandel by die Hoërskool Strand en die Charles Morkel-stadion, die tuiste van Helderberg-rugbyklub. By die loting op Dinsdag 20 Oktober in die raadsaal by Nuweland-stadion is die 73 spanne ingedeel in een groep van sewe en 11 groepe van ses spanne elk en eerskomende Saterdag speel die twee

MORE THAN JUST MATCHES Co-founder Pieter Rossouw is bullish about what the festival represents beyond the scoreboard. "What makes this festival so special

spanne wat eerste in elk van die 12 groepe geëindig het vir die beker, plaat, skild en Bowlkompetisies. Teenwoordig by die loting voor die eerste ronde was ’n speler en ’n verteenwoordiger van elke klub. In 2023 en 2024 het St. Georges met die louere weggestap, maar verlede jaar is geen wenners aangekondig nie omdat al die wedstryde nie afgehandel is nie. Die spanne wat Saterdag gaan meeding en in aksie gaan wees om die uiteindelike wenner te bepaal, is: St Georges, Villager, Young Peoples, Bellville, Fisantekraal, Helderberg, All Saints, SK-Walmers, Tygerberg, Hamlets, NTK, Valsbaai, Perel United, KSUT, Brackenfell, Eersterivier, Hands & Heart, Atlantis, Belhar, UWK, Scottsdene-Sentraal, Macassar, Collegians en Raithby-Universals.

is the opportunity it gives schools to prepare their teams in a relaxed yet driven environment before the new season begins," Rossouw explained. "It's a fantastic way to end the year on a high note, giving players valuable match exposure, building confidence and ensuring they leave motivated, inspired and ready to take on the 2027 sporting season. Just like we say: 'Tomorrow's Heroes Today!'" At the Summer Sport Festival, coaches can experiment with combinations, assess squad depth and identify weaknesses that need addressing before the proper season kicks off. Players get genuine game time in pressure situations without the stakes becoming paralysing. It's preparation with purpose. That sort of pre-season recon is worth its weight in gold. The timing is deliberate. Early December sits in that sweet spot where the school year has concluded but the festive break hasn't scattered squads to the four winds.

Springbokvroue byt in die stof teen Ierland AVRIL FILLIES Drie vinnige drieë in die laaste twintig minute deur Ierland en ’n geel kaart van Jackie Cilliers het die Springbokvroue in die Globale WXV-reeks in die Athlone-stadion in die stof laat byt. Ierland het die tweede toets met 38-17 en die reeks 2-0 gewen. Die Bokvroue het op daardie tydstip met 17-14 voorgeloop en dit wou lyk asof hulle die nederlaag van verlede week, ook in Athlone-stadion, sou wreek. Tot en met rustyd het albei spanne goed teen mekaar opgeweeg, maar die laaste twintig minute het Ierland gewys waarom hulle die vyfde beste span in die wêreld is, terwyl die Bokvroue agtste is, ’n nuwe posisie vir hulle. Ongedwonge foute en by tye swak oordeel het tot die Bokvroue se ondergang gelei. Boonop het die tuisspan die Ierse vleuel Beibhinn Parsons te veel ruimte gegee en het sy ’n driekuns behaal. Sy het Alicia Arries, haar eweknie, aan die buitekant geklop om agter die pale te gaan kuier. Arries was verlede

week een van die Bokvroue wat die Iere verlede week goed in toom gehou het, maar Saterdag was Parsons goed voorberei en het haar na lug laat gryp. Cilliers se geel kaart het tot die Bokvroue se treurmare op die veld bygedra, want die agterlyn moes geherorganiseer word, maar toe was hul fut uit. Dit was ook die Bokvroue se laaste wedstryd vanjaar en hulle het voor die Ierse inval kragte gemeet met Fidji in twee toetse in Augustus. Hulle het die Fidjiane ’n rugbyles van 55-12 in Suva en 29-22 geleer en die eerste wenners van die Ubuntu-Bula-beker geword. Op 4 Oktober het die Bokvroue teen Spanje in Sevilla in een van twee toetse gespeel en hulle met 20-0 geklop. In die tweede toets is die reeks verseel met ’n 36-19-sege, wat gehelp het dat die Bokvroue nou die agtste beste span ter wêreld is. Volgens die afrigters, Laurian Johannes-Haupt en Franzel September, het hulle waardevolle lesse geleer en sal hulle die lesse toepas wanneer hulle vir volgende jaar voorberei.