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Senior citizens from clubs across Mitchells Plain gathered at Portland Indoor Centre last week for a day of music, dance and entertainment. More on page 4.

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olice have launched a manhunt for four suspects after a shooting in Lentegeur late on Wednesday, 30 September, claimed the lives of four people. Three men were initially declared dead on the scene

GUNS SEIZES IN LENTEGEUR AND TAFELSIG and a critically injured woman was admitted to hospital but Lentegeur police station spokesperson Const Navon Van Houten confirmed that the woman succumbed to her injuries on the morning of Thursday 1

October. DETAILS AT THE SCENE Police spokesperson Col. Andrè Traut said police responded to reports of a shooting in Blombos Street at about 23:15.

“On arrival, members found two men with gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene,” said Col. Traut. He said a third man, who had also been shot, was found in Eisleben Road after apparently fleeing from the shooters. He was also pronounced dead. TO PAGE 3

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ead to Rise has launched a new wordless book for young children at three early childhood development centres in Mitchells Plain. The organisation introduced its second wordless book, Oaket Goes to Sleep, by Athol Williams and Taryn Lock, at 3 Bears Educare, Charmy’s Little Ponds and Linda’s Little Explorers on 23 September. It is the 11th book in the Oaky series. Oaket Goes to Sleep tells the story of a little acorn named Oaket who cannot fall asleep. With the help of her brother Oaky, Oaket discovers that bedtime is not as scary or lonely as it seems. The story reminds young readers that things are often better than they imagine.

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HOW WORDLESS BOOKS HELP Wordless books are stories told entirely through pictures, with no words. They help children develop literacy, critical thinking and creativity, allowing children of all ages and language abilities to create their own stories. These books are ideal for building comprehension, vocabulary and visual literacy skills. Teacher Mia Sickle said the book will benefit children who struggle with reading words. “This book will help many children with picture reading. It is useful for children who struggle with words and taking them back to picture reading supports all age groups and encourages imagination,” she said. The children were excited to see the Read to Rise team for the second time this year. In all, 275 children each received their own copy of Oaket Goes to Sleep to take home. REACHING MORE CHILDREN With support from This Day Foundation, a UK charitable foundation that helps young people in South Africa and the UK access opportunities, and in collaboration with the Tshikululu Trust, Read to Rise will reach 2 000 children across 40 early childhood development centres this year. Thirty of these centres are in Mitchells Plain and 10 are in Soweto. Each centre will receive a mini-library with 50 new books. The Read to Rise team will deliver two class programmes at each centre, and each child will receive two new books to take home. A READING CRISIS In South Africa, 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning, according to the latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study report. A study by the Department of Basic Education and UNICEF South Africa found that 43% of households have no access to books. The 2023 National Reading Survey found that two-thirds of homes with children under 10 do not have a single children’s book, and only 10% have more than 10

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THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER

U3A Tygerberg will meet at Stellenberg Dutch Reformed Church on the corner of Mountain View Drive and Eidelweiss Road, Eversdal. This month’s speaker is Melody Tomlinson who will speak on the topic “People don’t resist AI, they resist uncertainty”. Doors open at 09:00 for tea and coffee, and the speech begins at 10:00. Entrance is R10 for members and R20 for visitors, who are most welcome.

VRYDAG 9 OKTOBER Die AGS Kuilsrivier-aftreeoord (Care Village) bied ’n lentemark van 12:00 to 19:00 by sy perseel in Kerkstraat aan. ’n Verskeidenheid stalletjies sal beskikbaar wees met alles van soetgoed, peuselhappies, ingelegte produkte en heerlike kos tot klere.

SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER Enjoy an afternoon with Suidooster and Kelders van Geheime personalities during a fundraising lunch at the High-End 420 Hotel to help a young martial artist achieve his dream of representing South Africa in Japan. The event takes place from 11:00 to 14:00, with tickets priced at R450. Only 50 tickets are available, with ticket sales closing on 5 October. To book, contact Naomi Schoeman on 071 380 8907. As deel van die Durbanville Moedergemeente se 200-jaar vieringe word ’n kinderkuns-uitstalling met werke van Durbanvillese kinders in die konsistorie agter die kerk aangebied. Hierdie unieke uitstalling van spogwerk is oop vir besigtiging op Saterdag 10 Oktober tussen 10:00 en 14:00 en op Sondag 11 Oktober tussen 09:00 en 11:00. The Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre will host its rescheduled Spring Market and Book Sale from 09:00 to 14:00. Browse a wide selection of books and explore a variety of handcrafted treasures, vendor stalls, and delicious treats at 18 Hafele Street, Durbanville. For more information, contact Jean on 083 356 0001 4 via WhatsApp. The Reformed Church at 29 ME Rothman Street, Parow North is hosting a Potjie Food Fair on Saturday 10 October from 09:00. The potjiekos will be ready for collection at 12:30. Pancakes and vetkoek will also be on sale,. all Kathleen Smith on 084 792 2715.

Teachers say the book will beneﬁt children who struggle with reading words.

books. This means many children in South Africa start school without having had access to important early learning experiences at home. ABOUT READ TO RISE Read to Rise hopes to instil a love of reading in children through its class programmes, book ownership and minilibraries. The organisation currently works with 16 000 Grade 2 and 3 learners at 57 primary schools in Mitchells Plain and Soweto. “We are excited to partner with the Tshikululu Trust so that we can offer our class programmes to ECDs in underresourced communities,” said executive director Taryn Lock. Reading is the first step towards getting a good education; the earlier children love to read and have access to books the better. Read to Rise was founded in 2013 as a non-profit organisation that promotes youth literacy in under-resourced communities in South Africa. The organisation hopes to inspire children to read so they can rise above their circumstances. To date, Read to Rise has handed out more than 430 000 new books.

SONDAG 11 OKTOBER Sluit aan by The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy-klub vir die Kasteel en Chappies-rit op Sondag 11 Oktober. Ervaar ’n kleurvolle konvooi duinebesies en klassieke lugverkoelde Volkswagens. Die oggend begin om 09:30 by Bothasig KFC, waarna ons na die Kasteel van Goeie Hoop ry vir ’n toer, gevolg deur ’n rit oor Chapman’s Peak vir ’n piekniek en saamtrek by Mariner’s Wharf. Geen besprekings nodig nie. Besoek https://wildbuggers.co.za/next-event/ of skakel Mickey by 082 497 7721.

DONDERDAG 22 OKTOBER Huis Jabes, ’n toevlugsoord vir mishandelde vroue en hul kinders, hou sy jaarlikse geldinsamelingsdinee by Eureka buite Durbanville. Die verrigtinge begin om 18:00 vir 18:30. Bespreek by 083 284 3111 of info@ sostrust.co.za.

SATERDAG 24 OKTOBER Die Vriende van Bracken hou op Saterdag 24 Oktober ’n insiggewende geleentheid oor indringerplante by die Bracken-natuurreservaat. Die program begin om 09:00 met ’n begeleide stap deur die reservaat onder leiding van die omgewingsopvoeder André Vermeulen, getiteld Alien’s invading Bracken’s Indigenous Flora, gevolg deur ’n praatjie om 10:00 in die Omgewingsentrum deur die plantpatoloog dr. Alan Wood oor Turning Pathogens into Allies: How and why we do weed bio-control. Kontak André by 071 089 9503.

The wordless book was donated to three preschools in Mitchells Plain last week.

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SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER Cape Town International Kite Festival will again #ColourTheSky in support of mental health awareness. Taking place at Youngsﬁeld Military Base in Ottery on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, visitors can look forward to family entertainment, interactive activities, delicious food vendors and fun for all ages, while supporting Cape Mental Health and its vital work in the community. Tickets via Quicket. For more information, visit www.capementalhealth.co.za/ColourTheSky or follow @CTKiteFest on social media.

THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER Swing together for a brighter future at the Alta du Toit Charity Golf Day taking place at Bellville Golf Club. The 4-ball includes tw golf carts. Shot gun start at 11:00 and prize giving and lunch at 17:00. There will also be an auction and great prizes up for grabs. For more information email Lionel at donation@ altadutoit.co.za.

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Read to Rise’s Roscoe Williams tells the story to the children.

FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER LifeArt School and Studio is hosting a community art exhibition showcasing diverse works by local students aged 18 to 80, ranging from portraits and ﬂorals to modern abstracts and niche aviation art. Standout exhibitors include older artist Zanette Swart, and painter Gisela Strydom.

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itchells Plain police have opened a murder case after a 43-year-old man was shot and killed in Beacon Valley. Police spokesperson Capt FC van Wyk said the man was sitting inside a white Hyundai truck in Trampoline Street, Beacon Valley, on Thursday 1 October at about 11:10 when two men grabbed him and pulled him out of the vehicle. The man tried to reach for his firearm, but one of the suspects drew a gun and opened fire, fatally wounding him. PERPETRATORS TAKE VICTIM’S FIREARM After shooting the man, the perpetrators

FROM PAGE 1 ARMED SUSPECTS FLED THE SCENE Col. Traut said it was alleged that four armed suspects, travelling in a white Nissan Almera with tinted windows, approached the victims and opened fire before fleeing the area. “The motive for the shooting has not yet been established and forms part of the ongoing investigation,” he said. “Police are also following up on information about a possible gang-related motive.” Detectives from the Anti-Gang Unit are investigating the four murders. Col. Traut said the detectives were following up on all available information and searching the area for possible CCTV footage and witnesses who could help identify the suspects. CALL FOR INFORMATION Western Cape police head, Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi, expressed concern over the loss of life and called on investigators to quickly identify and arrest those responsible. Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the suspects was urged to contact the investigating officer or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information could also be provided anonymously through the MySAPS phone app. GUNS FOUND Meanwhile, Lentegeur police found a firearm and live ammunition during a search at a house in New Woodlands on Thursday, 1 October. Police said the crime prevention unit received a tip-off that firearms were being kept at a house in Hans Aschenborn Street. They obtained a search warrant and

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ARMED SUSPECTS SHOOT MAN AND TAKE HIS GUN IN BEACON VALLEY took the man’s gun and ran away towards Hengelaar Road. Police believe the motive was robbery. POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be given anonymously through the MySAPS app.

raided the house. Inside, they found a 9mm firearm with a magazine containing 14 live rounds. Police continued searching the house and found an extended magazine with 24 live rounds inside. ARREST A 40-year-old man was arrested and was due to appear in the Mitchells Plain Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 5 October. TAFELSIG RAID During an earlier raid, anti-gang unit members arrested two men in separate incidents in Tafelsig after a tip-off from the community. Police spokesperson Thembakazi Mpendukana confirmed the arrests on Thursday 24 September in a press statement. FIRST ARREST Mpendukana said, officers followed up on information about a suspected firearm at house in Santa Barbara Street, Tafelsig. After a thorough search, a 28-year-old man was arrested for the illegal possession of ammunition and possession of a prohibited firearm after four rounds of ammunition and a firearm were found in his house.

NHW seeks active patrollers for Bayview and San Remo The San Remo Neighbourhood Watch and Bayview Block Watch are calling on residents to join their patrol teams to help make the areas safer. The two community safety groups are looking for people willing to patrol the streets actively, not simply to join a WhatsApp group chat. The organisations say they have enough armchair crime fighters and are seeking people who want to be active members. STRICT SCREENING FOR APPLICANTS To maintain standards of safety and trust, the groups enforce a strict screening process. Applicants must be 18 years or older, have no criminal record, and undergo compulsory screening and vetting before being accepted as patrollers. MEET THE TEAM AT OK SPINE ROAD Residents of Bayview or San Remo can meet the team, learn more about the work,

and start the application process at an in-person recruitment drive on Saturday 10 October from 10:00 to 12:00 at OK Spine Road. HOW TO GET IN TOUCH For more information, residents can contact Charlene, who represents San Remo Neighbourhood Watch, on 061 824 0511. Faheemah Francis, who represents Bayview, can be reached on 082 084 3890. WORKING WITH POLICE The recruitment drive is being held together with the Strandfontein Community Policing Forum and the Strandfontein branch of the police. The groups’ slogans are “Safer Streets Stronger Communities” and “See Something Say Something”. The dates and location for the Strandfontein Neighbourhood Watch recruitment drive will be communicated during the week.

City prepaes for a busy summer ﬁre season With the summer season and associated fire season properly upon us, the City of Cape Town said that its highly trained Fire and Rescue Service are geared up to fight any fire reported during this period. On Wednesday last week at the Goodwood Fire Station the service displayed some of its specialised equipment that it will be using to fight fires during summer. In a statement the City said its existing fleet comprises various specialised vehicles and equipment, including a flatbed heavy-duty cargo vehicle with a 32-ton crane capacity, two 4x4 water tankers with a 5 000l capacity, three 6x6 tankers with a 10 500l capacity, four 4x4 heavy-duty pumper firefighting vehicles, four 4x4 wildland firefighting vehicles and three off-road vehicles to support Incident Management Teams, among others. Some of the newly acquired vehicles

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Senior citizens celebrated

enior citizens from clubs across Mitchell’s Plain gathered at Portland Indoor Centre on Thursday 1 October for a day of music, dance and entertainment. The event was hosted by the Mitchell’s Plain Legacy Project, and sponsored by Smile Senior Citizens, a division of the International Association of Human Values. Sound and entertainment was provided by Mr A1 Da Sting. MORNING MARCH AND WELCOME The programme opened with a marching procession at 10:00 to the song “What a Feeling!” followed by a performance of “Billy Jean” by Bart Simpson. Club 60 performed “Welcome to Cape Town”, after which all clubs moved inside the venue. The welcome was delivered by Zubeida and Maureen, followed by an opening speech by Ambassador Shirish Soni. An opening prayer was then led by two parties. CLUBS TAKE TO THE STAGE Senior citizens from all clubs sang

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CLUBS COME TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF FOOD AND FUN

together in a group performance, after which individual clubs and performers took to the stage in turn. New Woodlands performed “God This for Me”, followed by Leadwood with “All Shook Up”. A belly dancer performed “Baladi Nostalgia”, and Eastridge took to the stage with “Dancing Queen”. Raydee performed “The Way We Were” and “Never Knew Love Like This”, and the Dazzling Divas closed the stage performances with “Let’s Twist Again”. Mr A1 and his sons provided entertainment to round off the morning programme.

Skye’s Wooden Spoon held a holiday programme at Tafelsig Library last week.

CLOSING AND THANKSGIVING After lunch, the afternoon programme resumed at 14:00 with a thanksgiving segment, followed by the Mitchells Plain song “Dancing it Home” and “Up, Down, Round and Round”, which brought the event to a close.

What started off with 13 children on Monday morning grew to nearly 200 participants by the end of the week.

Entertainers for the day were Mr A1 and Sons, Muneeb Abrahams, Osman Abrahams and Rafeeq Abrahams.

Dynamic Seniors’ Club Activities included a presentation by the ﬁre and rescue department, arts and crafts and a magic show. All children also received two meals.

Club 60 members Faldiela Lewis and Saleigha Abrahams.

Seniors could not stay off the dance ﬂoor.

Senior’s favourite “Up and Down, Round and Round” had everyone dancing.

Free live music concert comes to Mitchells Plain A free live music concert will bring an afternoon of music, culture and theatre to Alliance Francaise de Mitchells Plain on Saturday 10 October. The event, titled Live in the Plain, features Afro Stars with Thami Baba, Raesah Isaacs, Lester Hunter and D’Low, with sounds ranging from jazz and soul to pop, hip-hop and Congolese rumba. Also on the programme is Kingdom of Ubuntu, a theatre show.

FOOD, DRINKS AND FAMILY FUN Food and drinks will be available from vendors on site. Residents are encouraged to bring their friends and family. WHEN AND WHERE The concert takes place on Saturday 10 October from 14:00 at Alliance Francaise de Mitchells Plain, Wall Street, Portland. Entry is free.

UCT academic a Fellow NAMHLA MONAKALI A UCT academic has joined the Royal Academy of Engineering as an International Fellow, recognised for three decades of bioprocess engineering research. Sue Harrison, who spent three decades at the University of Cape Town (UCT), has joined the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) as an International Fellow for her work in bioprocess engineering research and innovation. Harrison is one of 75 engineers elected to the academy this year, including a record 24 women. Her election coincides with the academy's 50th anniversary. She founded the Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research at UCT in 2001 and directed it for more than two decades. She also held the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Research Chair in Bioprocess Engineering, and founded the Future Water research institute at UCT. Her work brought together chemical engineering, biotechnology and microbiology to address challenges in sustainable mineral processing, water treatment and resource recovery. Harrison served as UCT's Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation from 2019 to 2024. During her career she supervised more than 155 post-

graduate students to completion, 38 doctoral and 117 master's students and mentored about 40 postdoctoral researchers. "I am truly delighted to be elected as an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering," she said. "UCT has been the centre of most of my contributions, which has resulted in this election to such a prestigious academy. "My career at UCT has focused on the value of building strong research communities at the interface of new knowledge creation and impact – in industry, society and for the environment and creating opportunities for the next generation of engineers and scientists," she said. "This fellowship is a recognition not only of an individual career, but of the many colleagues, students and collaborators who have contributed to that journey." She is now Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the University of Queensland in Australia. The academy will formally admit the new fellows at a ceremony in London on 19 October this year. This year's group reflects the RAEng's Fellowship Fit for the Future initiative, launched in 2020 to broaden the range of backgrounds in its fellowship. More than half of the fellows elected during the initiative came from underrepresented groups.

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ie gewilde South African 4x4 & Outdoor Show in die Wes-Kaap word vanjaar die derde keer aangebied, maar hierdie keer by ’n splinternuwe terrein – Sandringham by Stellenbosch. Dit vind die naweek van 23 tot 25 Oktober plaas. Hierdie konsep word al geruime tyd suksesvol in Gauteng aangebied en die

GEWILDE SKOU VAN 23 TOT 25 OKTOBER AANGEBIED afgelope twee jaar se aanbieding in die Wes-Kaap was ’n groot sukses. Die hooffokus is 4x4, buitelewe en kampering en daar sal verskeie aktiwiteite wees. Uitstallings sluit 4x4-, kampeer- en

braaitoerusting asook verskeie voertuie en verwante produkte, woonwaens en kampeersleepwaens, in. Daar sal ’n speelpark vir die kinders wees om ouers die geleentheid te bied om alles te besigtig. Kom ontmoet André de Villiers, die aanbieder van 4x4 met Andre op kykNET, en kry die geleentheid om saam met hom op ’n splinternuwe doelgeboude hindernisbaan te ry en ook meer van sy TV-reeks te hoor en te sien. Hierdie jaar laat die nuwe terrein dit ook toe om ’n 4x4 “Extreme Challenge” saam met die Cape Offroad 4x4 Challenge Club aan te bied – iets om nie mis te loop nie. Kom kyk ook hoe lyk die terrein en die pragtige Bolandse berge uit die lug saam met Mosselbaai Helikopters. Oudergewoonte sal daar talle gekeurde kosverskaffers wees, ’n kunsmark en deligedeelte, die Simonsvlei-wyntuin en ’n kroeg en biertuin. Jimmy’s Sauces borg ’n verskeidenheid kunstenaars wat deur die dag sal optree. Die skou open Vrydag om 12:00 en Saterdag en Sondag om 09:00. Koste vir dagbesoekers wissel tussen R60 en R120 met naweekpakette wat ook beskikbaar is. Toegang vir kinders drie jaar en jonger is gratis. Kaartjies is aanlyn beskikbaar by Open Tickets of by die hekke. Navrae oor uitstallings en aktiwiteite kan gerig word aan Tersia by accounts@ ekspo.co.za of by 072 487 0000. Besoek www.ekspo.co.za vir nog inligting.

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Peek at Plain political landscape LAUREN O’CONNOR-MAY The wards and councillors will look very different after the upcoming November election, even if the same parties win back their municipal seats. This is not only because ward boundaries are changing across the whole of Mitchells Plain but two of the previously elected ward councillors, Gouwa Timm and Danny Christians, are retiring from politics. Subcouncil 12 chair and Tafelsig ward councillor Solomon Philander will be stepping down as ward councillor but staying on as PR councillor, if reelected, while Westridge councillor, Ashley Potts, has opted not to stand for reelection. Several new parties have also thrown their hats in the fray. NEW WARD BOUNDARIES The new ward boundaries for Mitchells Plain’s suburbs are as follows: Ward 43 is bordered by Lukannon Drive in the south, Weltevreden Drive in the east, Govan Mbeki Road in the north and Strandfontein in the west. Ward 75 is bordered by Jakes Gerwel Drive in the west, the R300 in the north, the Cedars Avenue in the south and Eisleben Road, veering off into a piece of Morgenster Road, De Duin Road, Eros Road, Flora Road and Mitchell Avenue in the east. Ward 76 is bordered by the R300 in the north, Swartklip Road in the east, Morgenster Road in the south and the railway line in the west. Ward 78 is bordered by the R300 in the north, and Morgenster Road in the south. In the east, it has corners jutting into Highlands Village along Flora Road and in the railway line in the west. The jagged border of Ward 79 consists of the coastline in the south, Sentinel Road in the east, sections of Spine Road veering into Eisleben, The Cedars, Weltevreden Drive, jutting into Weltevreden Valley, in the north. Ward 81 is bordered by Spine Road in the south, AZ Berman in the east, Morgenster Road in the north, and Eisleben Road in the West. Ward 82 is bordered by Spine Road in the north, Lukannon Drive in the south, Swartklip Road in the east and Sentinal Drive in the west. Ward 116 is bordered by Morgenster Road in the north, Swartklip Road in the east, Spine Road in the south and AZ Berman Drive in the west. Maps of all the ward boundaries are available on the IEC's website.

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f you identify as a coloured and have been wondering what your ancestory is, have no fear, because new research have shown that the average Khoe-San ancestry is still between 41 and 53%. The research paper, Science Advances recovering the precolonial population structure of Khoe-San descendant populations, sampled groups from the Cederberg, Great Karoo and Middle Orange River, the paper reports average Khoe-San ancestry of 41 and 53%. A wider geographical comparison finds averages rising from about 40% near Cape Town to 80% in the southern Kalahari. The study adds 620 newly sampled people to a regional dataset of 997. Their KhoeSan DNA shows affinities between Nama and ≠Khomani San references, connecting these communities to southern African population history that predates colonial rule. According to the paper, later migrations added further layers. The arrival of the Dutch East India Company (in Dutch: Vereenigde Nederlandsche Geoctroyeerde Oostindische Compagnie or “VOC”) in 1652 initiated South Africa’s colonial period in Table Bay, situated near modern day Cape

KHOE-SAN DESCENDANT POPULATIONS FAR BROADER THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT Town. “At the time, the Company intended for the Cape to act as a refreshment post for ships traveling between Europe and Asia, as its primary colonies were situated in Sri Lanka and Jakarta—historically known as Ceylon and Batavia. However, by 1690, the resupply station had grown into a permanent Dutch colony. The VOC maintained its occupation of the Cape for nearly 200 years, its rule ending when the British seized control of the region in 1806. During this period, the VOC is estimated to have imported upward of 63 000 to 80 000 enslaved individuals from eastern coastal Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, and the Malay Archipelago. While historians have reconstructed the port of origin for many enslaved individuals, substantial gaps remain in our understanding of how they contributed to the genetic diversity of contemporary South Africans,” reads the paper.

NASA team visits Christiaan Barnard trauma centre Cape Town’s historic role in space exploration has been thrust back into the spotlight after a NASA medical operations team toured the Level 1 trauma centre at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in preparation for the Artemis IV moon landing in 2028. The visit, led by NASA chief health and medical officer Dr JD Polk, is part of meticulous contingency planning for the crewed lunar mission. Should the mission need to be aborted after take-off, the spacecraft could splash down in the ocean off the Cape coastline, potentially requiring high-quality emergency medical care. “As humanity looks outward once again towards the Artemis missions, that spirit of global cooperation continues,” Dr Polk said. He was accompanied by Dr Sharmi Watkins, NASA Johnson Space Center’s deputy chief medical officer; Travis Houser, NASA’s medical operations contingency coordination group lead; and representatives from the US Consulates General in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Apollo legacy At the hospital, the delegation met trauma director Prof Andrew Nicol, trauma surgeon Dr Sanju Sobnach, the trauma and emergency team, and Netcare 911’s regional and helicopter emergency

Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town.

medical services (Hems) representatives. “We are grateful for your help, as Cape Town remains designated as a contingency splashdown site for these upcoming crewed lunar missions,” Dr Polk told the team. “We know that medical infrastructure and trauma teams of your extraordinary calibre would support our astronauts.” Netcare 911’s pre-hospital care services, including a fully equipped Hems intensive care air ambulance, are integrated into the hospital’s advanced trauma care capabilities. The facility is one of the few private hospitals accredited at the highest level by the Trauma Society of South Africa. Dr Polk noted that the collaboration continues a remarkable legacy of partnership with South Africa dating back to the Apollo era. Trauma programme manager Amanda Klette said the team feels honoured to be part of the global collaboration as Artemis IV prepares to expand the horisons of humanity. “The accredited trauma systems at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital are aligned with international best practice, and we stand ready to provide any medical care and support that may be required for the Artemis IV mission,” she said.

The scene where two cyclists were killed on the R102.

Two men killed in crash while cycling to work BRENDEN RUITER

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The Pedal Power Association (PPA) says it will follow the case of two people being killed by a motorist on the R102 last week as the investigation unfolds. Two men, seemingly on their way to work, were hit by a Hyundai i10 vehicle and were declared dead at the scene. “Based on social media reports and photographs, the Pedal Power Association has been trying to obtain accurate information from the police as to what exactly occurred. We were contacted by the Kleinvlei police station on Tuesday 29 September, who confirmed the following: ‘The police have registered two counts of culpable homicide following an incident that occurred on the R102 Strand Road on Sunday 27 September 2026 at about 05:30. According to reports, two adult men were cycling to work, and they were bumped by a silver grey Hyundai i10. They were both declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation’,” says Neil Robinson, CEO of PPA. “As we would like justice served,

it truly concentrates the mind when so many tragic and unnecessary deaths are occurring on our roads. We will work with the police across this case (as we are doing with many others around the country) to help bring justice to the bereaved families.” Robinson says their main stance is that with adequate safety and prevention measures such as good infrastructure, sound and ongoing education around road safety, together with proper punishment tools (like visible and competent policing, a well-resourced NPA and a system which deals out measured punishments) will help prevent this ongoing scourge on our roads. Jermaine Carelse, divisional commander at the City’s emergency services and an avid rider, says cyclists’ safety is not optional. “We have helmets, but not protection against a vehicle passing too close or too fast. We plead with motorists to please slow down and give us space. We’re not trying to hold you up, we just want to get home safely,” says Carelse. TygerBurger reached out to professional cycling groups and will ad the replies as it arrives.

Creatives can apply for City funding The City of Cape Town is calling for applications for arts, culture and heritage grants, with funding available for organisations running projects across the metro. Applications for the City’s Grants-in-Aid programme are open until 30 October. The programme supports organisations implementing arts, culture and heritage projects and programmes in the city. In 2025-’26 the City allocated R3,81 million through the programme to 14 organisations supporting arts, culture, heritage and community development initiatives across the metro. Mayco member for Community Services and Health Francine Higham said arts and culture could open doors for people, nurture talent and create opportunities for communities to come together. She had visited some of the organisations supported through last year’s programme, including Masi Violin Outreach and Sbondaba Dance. “These are exactly the kinds of programmes that can help young people discover and develop their talents, build confidence and find pathways into the creative economy. I encourage eligible organisations with strong, sustainable projects that can make a meaningful difference in our communities to apply.” WHO CAN APPLY Funding is available for the 2027-’28 and 2028-’29 financial years, and organisations may apply for both years by submitting a separate application for each. Proposals should focus on sustainable

cultural and creative projects aimed at young people aged seven to 35, or vulnerable groups, including women, children, seniors and persons with disabilities. Projects may include programmes, productions, performances, public activations, arts and culture-related training programmes and exhibitions. Proposed projects should promote inclusivity and accessibility and, where possible, ensure participation is free or offered at a minimal cost to the public. Applicants must meet several requirements and submit supporting documentation. INFORMATION SESSIONS To assist organisations that want to apply the City is hosting a round of publicparticipation events: Tuesday 6 October, 10:00-11:00, Sarepta Community Hall, Rietvlei Road, Kuils River Wednesday 7 October, 10:00-11:00, Claremont Civic Centre, 231 Main Road, Claremont Thursday 8 October, 09:00-10:00, Bellville-South Community Hall, Kasselsvlei Road, Bellville South Thursday 8 October, 13:00-14:00, Mowbray Town Hall, Main Road, Mowbray

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HOW TO APPLY Contact artsandculture.gia@capetown.gov. za, nareze.andreas@capetown.gov.za or rhyno. jansen@capetown.gov.za, or call 021 444 0381 or 021 417 4104 for details.

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President’s anti-alcohol plan a worthy ‘catalyst’

resident Cyril Ramaphosa has given five government departments 60 days to deliver a coordinated plan to curb alcohol-related violence, one of four urgent measures he announced this week in response to the gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) crisis. The directive follows the recent murders of women in Ekurhuleni. Ramaphosa has instructed the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), working with the Ministers of Health, Social Development, Police and Cooperative Governance, to submit a legislative and enforcement package to Cabinet within 60 days. The DG Murray Trust (DGMT), through its Rethink Your Drink campaign, said the package should bring measures together the President had already set out in his 2026 State of the Nation Address, including limits on liquor-outlet density, shorter trading hours and an end to alcohol sold in large containers. National Treasury was also reviewing pricing measures such as minimum unit pricing and higher excise duties. ALCOHOL AND VIOLENCE The link between alcohol and violence is well documented. South Africa’s first National Gender-Based Violence Study (2022) found that 35,5% of women aged 18 and older had experienced physical and/ or sexual violence during their lifetime, about 7,85 million women. Almost one in four women had experienced physical and/or sexual

intimate-partner violence, and heavy drinkers are almost twice as likely to have perpetrated that violence. “Strengthening alcohol policy is not a substitute for interventions that promote gender equity, but it is a catalyst for their success,” said Kashifa Ancer, project lead of Rethink Your Drink. She said the President’s directive signalled a more integrated approach, with alcohol-related harm addressed across government departments. WHAT THE PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE Rethink Your Drink was calling for a package of measures that limits alcohol availability, raises prices, restricts advertising and applies evidence-based interventions recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Specifically, the campaign wants: Fewer liquor outlets in high-risk areas, with clearer rules on how many outlets can operate in a community and where. Limited trading hours, especially in high-risk communities. Tougher enforcement and stronger consequences for unlawful trading, backed by improved coordination between liquor authorities, municipalities and the police. Higher prices for cheap alcohol, which is often preferred by the heaviest drinkers. Stricter marketing rules that protect children from alcohol advertising. Better prevention and treatment services for those who need them.

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RAMAPHOSA HAS GIVEN FIVE DEPARTMENTS 60 DAYS TO COME UP WITH PLAN TO CURB ALCOHOL-RELATED VIOLENCE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE SAME HOMES Violence against women and violence against children frequently happen in the same homes, DGMT says. The SA Child Gauge 2025 reported that 42% of children had experienced maltreatment by an adult responsible for their care. Harmful alcohol and drug consumption are common risk factors in both. Children who experience or witness violence may face increased risks of victimisation or perpetration later in life, contributing to an intergenerational cycle. “When alcohol-related harm enters a home, children experience it too,” says Ancer. “They may witness violence, experience violence themselves, lose caregivers, or grow up in environments where harmful drinking and violence are normalised. Strengthening alcohol policy will also make homes safer for children.” Violence against women and children is rooted in unequal power, but alcohol often ignites it or makes it more severe. The deeper drivers, including patriarchal attitudes, poverty and economic strain, will take sustained effort to shift. Curbing heavy drinking, by contrast, can begin immediately.

Unknown September.

‘Help us ﬁnd his family’ Tygerberg Hospital is appealing to the public for help in locating the family of an unknown patient. The patient, registered as Unknown September, was admitted on 23 September and his last known address was in Blue Downs. “The patient registered as Unknown September is believed to be in his thirties,” said Laticia Pienaar, spokesperson for the hospital. “Tygerberg Hospital would appreciate any assistance to help trace his loved ones. By working together we can reunite the patient with his family.”

Queen of Hearts laces up for Mrs SA DESIRÉE RORKE She has survived a coma, a brain tumour and a cardiac arrest and now she is strutting towards the Mrs South Africa stage with a pacemaker in her chest and fire in her heart. Chanelle Badenhorst (37), a wife, mother of two and Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa Champion from Bloubergstrand, is among the top 30 finalists in this year’s Mrs South Africa competition. But hers is no ordinary pageant journey. “After everything I’ve faced in my life, entering Mrs South Africa feels like a calling, a step into purpose, not perfection,” she says. “I didn’t come here polished or pretending. I came as I am, real, learning and growing.” Chanelle’s medical odyssey began in 2008 when, as a 19-year-old student at the North-West University, she contracted

With her on the journey is a four-legged heart guardian, Klara-Bell.

viral meningitis and was in a coma for about a week. “Just six weeks after I came out of the coma, a tumour on the pituitary gland of the brain was diagnosed,” she says. “I was a student at the time and had to interrupt my studies.” The tumour caused blindness and required stringent treatment. Had she not recovered, surgery to remove it would have carried the risk of losing her senses. “It was a journey of faith, and a miracle when the treatment supposed to shrink the tumour took the tumour away. Life was back to normal and I could return to university to complete my studies.” And complete them she did, with distinction. She went on to complete her BA in communication and media studies, then her honours degree in psychology, and then her master’s degree in applied positive psychology, all cum laude. “I was the youngest person and first woman in South Africa to complete the master’s degree.” For a while, life was good. She got married and were blessed with two daughters. A HEART THAT STOPPED In her early thirties, heart health became a major part of her life. “After Covid I developed myocarditis and pericarditis causing a sudden cardiac arrest at work and was later diagnosed with, among other things, sick sinus syndrome.” At just 33, she received a pacemaker. “My life changed instantly, and what was normal was not normal anymore,” she says. “I became dependent on the pacemaker and was diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome. In other words, my heart was lazy.” She had to start running to strengthen her heart. What started as 30-minute cardio workouts turned into longer runs as she joined a running club. It was a big mindshift, but nine months later she did her first half marathon, and a year later, the Cape Town marathon. “I run to keep my heart as strong and

fit as possible. I have completed more than one Cape Town marathon, but the Two Oceans half marathon is very special to me. I have completed it several times and have also run as a Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa Champion.” Chanelle was chosen as a semi-finalist in January and made the top 30 in July. She calls her platform Queen of Hearts, and it is not about a tiara. “When I speak about a crown, I don’t mean something worn on my head,” she says. “My crown is my heart. That’s the space I lead from. That’s the brand I’m building.” The platform brings her heart story, her faith, her love for people and her passion for women supporting other women all together. Follow Badenhorst’s journey on Instagram at @Chanelle24.

She has completed more than one Cape Town marathon

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Kommentaar // Comments LEWENSKIEKIE

THINKING OUT LOUD

The year taught me life can change in an instant If there is one thing this year has taught me, it’s things can change in an instant. One moment you’re at the beginning of a new year, filled with hopes, dreams and plans for what lies ahead, and the next, you’re seven months into the year wondering where the time went and how you ended up exactly where you are. Life has a strange way of reminding us that, despite how carefully we plan, very little is actually within our control. At the beginning of the year, many of us probably had a picture in our minds of what this year would look like. Perhaps it included financial stability, travel, personal growth or simply becoming a better version of ourselves. We make plans because plans give us something to look forward to. They make the future feel predictable. But life does not always follow the script. Sometimes, an opportunity comes along that changes everything. Sometimes, a door closes when we were convinced it would remain open. And sometimes, circumstances change so quickly that we barely have time to process what has happened. That unpredictability can be frightening. There are moments when you can feel as though you are falling behind because your life does not look the way

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UNEXPECTED CHANGE IS A SETBACK

you imagined it would by this point. We compare our reality with the plans we made at the beginning of the year and wonder what went wrong. But perhaps nothing went wrong. Perhaps life simply changed direction. I have come to realise that not every unexpected change is a setback. Some changes force us to grow in ways we would never have chosen for ourselves. They introduce us to people we would never have met; push us towards opportunities we never considered and teach us lessons we may not have learned if everything had gone according to plan. That does not mean we have to pretend that change is always easy. It isn’t. There are changes that hurt. There are disappointments that take time to accept. There are moments when all you can do is acknowledge that something did not work out the way you hoped it would. And that is okay. Perhaps the lesson is not to stop making plans, but to hold them a little more loosely. To dream but leave room for life to surprise us. To work towards our goals while understanding that the road to getting there may look completely different from what we imagined. Seven months can feel like a lifetime when you look back at everything that has happened. Yet there are still months ahead. And if this year has taught me anything, it is that life can change in an instant. So instead of worrying too much about whether everything is going according to plan, perhaps we should learn to appreciate where we are, trust God through the uncertainty and remain open to what comes next. Because sometimes, the life we end up living is far different from the one we planned. And sometimes, that is where the real story begins. - KAYLYNNE BANTOM

GOOI MIELIE(S): Mielie die skaap het ’n spesiale plek tussen haar groot renostervriende by die Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Die skape het gehelp om die jong renosters rustig te hou en word nou deur die diere as deel van die trop aanvaar. FOTO: CHRISTA ROSSOUW

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Time for City to declare itself I read the letter of Ben Groenewald in the TygerBurger of 30 September 2026 with great joy in realising that some-one else was also concerned about the lack of progress with desalination in order to provide long term water security for Cape Town and the Western Cape. During and just after the last severe drought and D-Day predictions, the powers that be had many plans to ensure water security including desalination and we were all satisﬁed that our leaders would do what they promised. Unfortunately, it seems as if the good years that followed made them complacent and nothing has happened to lighten the blow of a next dry period which by all accounts, we are once again facing this

summer. They remained silent on how the plans they put forward were progressing. It is truly shocking to hear that all that has happened in the intervening years is that a place for a desalination plant has been identiﬁed. It clearly seems not to have been a priority any more but was once again typical political promises which went nowhere. It is time for the City and Provincial leadership to come out and say openly to the people of Cape Town and the Western Cape what their intentions are in this regard and to provide time lines so that we can hold them accountable. They are wanting our votes come November so it is time to be really honest and open if they want our support. WANTING ANSWERS, Cape Town resident

Wanneer word mens nou ’n Kapenaar? Ek is al 12 jaar in die Kaap - in Durbanville, of "die noordelik voorstede", soos almal sê. Ek verruil dit vir niks en pas goed in. My vraag is - is ek nog ’n "inkommer"? Indien wel, hoe lank moet ek hier wees voordat ek myself as Kapenaar mag beskou? Ek waardeer my nuwe tuiste baie. Al waar ek nog onwelkom voel, is op die paaie - ek ry deesdae 'n 2004

- VW Jetta, wat aan my broer behoort en wat hy hier gelos het vir die kere wat hy Kaap toe vlieg om sake te doen - so dosyn keer per jaar. Die Jetta het dus ’n GP-nommerplaat. Min mense gee my kans om bane te wissel of in druk verkeer in te draai. Dalk moet ek maar met Boeta praat om die kar eerder hier te registreer? JOHANN, Sonstraalhoogte

The mysterious disappearance of the shopping trolley Where exactly do all the missing shopping trolleys go? Every supermarket car park seems to have at least one abandoned trolley sitting somewhere. Some are left next to parking bays, others on pavements, and occasionally you will spot one several streets away from the shop. I recently saw a trolley standing at the entrance to a residential complex in Durbanville. It looked as though it had decided to start a new life. Perhaps there is a secret trolley society somewhere. Maybe, after a long day of carrying groceries, they gather at night and discuss their adventures. “I spent the afternoon in aisle seven,” one might say. “I was pushed all the way to the car wash,” another could reply. Jokes aside, abandoned trolleys can be a nuisance. They can block pavements, damage vehicles and create hazards. I know that supermarkets employ staff to collect them, but perhaps shoppers should also take some responsibility. Take the extra few minutes to return it to the designated area. We all complain when our neighbourhoods look untidy, but keeping them clean does not only depend on municipal workers or businesses. It starts with small choices made by residents every day. Next time you ﬁnish your shopping, return the trolley. E-MAIL, Durbanville

Thank you for ﬁxing our roads

Safety ﬁrst at school

I would like to take a moment to say thank you to the City of Cape Town for the road repairs and resurfacing work that has recently taken place in parts of Table View. As residents, we are often quick to complain when something is wrong, and understandably so. Potholes, uneven surfaces and deteriorating roads can make daily driving frustrating and, in some cases, dangerous. That is why I believe it is equally important to acknowledge when something is being done to address these problems. The difference on some of the roads is already noticeable. A smoother road might seem like a small thing, but for the thousands of residents who use these streets every day, it makes a considerable difference. For motorists, it means fewer potholes to dodge and less wear and tear on vehicles. For cyclists and pedestrians, properly maintained roads and surfaces also contribute to a safer environment.

Every morning, parents gather outside schools with one common hope: that their children will arrive safely. Unfortunately, some motorists seem to forget this. I have watched cars speeding through school zones, drivers overtaking vehicles that are waiting for children and motorists becoming impatient because a parent is taking a few extra seconds to let a child out of a car. We all have somewhere to be. But getting to work two minutes earlier is not more important than a child’s safety. School areas are busy places. Children are unpredictable. They run, they drop things, they cross roads and sometimes they simply don’t see an approaching vehicle. That is precisely why motorists need to slow down. Put the phone away. Pay attention. Follow the speed limit. Be patient when traffic is congested. Remember that the child crossing the road could be your own. E-MAIL, Plattekloof

I understand that the City has a huge area to maintain and that road repairs cannot happen everywhere at once. There will always be another road somewhere waiting for attention. However, seeing crews actually working in our neighbourhood gives residents some reassurance that our concerns are being heard. I would also like to thank the workers who are out there doing the physical work. Road construction is not an easy job, particularly when crews have to work alongside busy traffic. Hopefully, the repairs will last and similar attention will eventually reach some of the other roads in need of maintenance. We often hear the phrase “community spirit”, but maintaining the infrastructure that communities rely on is an important part of building a better neighbourhood. So, from at least one Table View resident: thank you. - GAVIN PETERSEN, Table View

Briewe wat nie langer as 250 woorde is nie, sal voorkeur geniet. Versaf asb u naam, adres en telefoonnommer (nie vir publikasie nie). Spertyd is Vrydag om 12:00. E-POS: briewe@tygerburger.co.za FAKS: 021 910 6501 Posbus 747. Bellville 7535

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ou have seen the posters of the candidates, you have heard the radio ads of the political parties and on Wednesday 4 November you can cast your ballot in the municipal election. But what do you do on election day when you arrive at the voting station? Make sure you go to the voting station at which you are registered. You can check this on the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) website (www. elections.org.za) or you can send an SMS with your ID number to 32810 (R1.00 per SMS). Remember, because this is a municipal election, you will only be allowed to vote at the voting station where you are registered. Once you arrive at the voting station, show your South African Identification Document or a temporary identification certificate to the voting officer. The voting officer will check that your name appears on the voters’ roll. Once the voting officer is satisfied that you have the correct ID, are a registered voter and have not already voted, your name is marked off the roll, your ID is stamped on the second page (if you still have the green ID book) and the nail on your thumb is inked. The voting officer stamps the

back of the correct number of official ballot papers and gives them to you. Take your ballot paper(s) to an empty ballot booth, mark the ballot paper correctly, fold it so that your choice isn’t visible and place the ballot paper in the ballot box. Remember you can only vote once in each election. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired, you can choose someone to help you at the voting station. The presiding officer can also help you cast your vote, but an observer and, if available, two agents from different parties must be present.

INCORRECT BALLOTS If you incorrectly mark a ballot paper and realise this before placing the ballot paper in the ballot box, just ask the presiding officer for a new ballot paper. Ensure that the incorrect ballot paper is marked as “cancelled”. Once your ballot has been placed in the ballot box, it can’t be removed. Objections You should object if a voter has been given too many ballot papers or refused a ballot paper, or you have complaints about the conduct of a voting officer, party agent or any other person present. You can lodge an objection with the Commission. Source: www.elections.org.za

The voting process at a voting station.

Assault, torture most complaints against police The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) registered 5 259 cases of police misconduct during the 2025/26 ﬁnancial year, including 332 cases linked to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia said effective policing depends on the public trusting the police and believing that they operate legitimately. Cachalia made the remarks while tabling IPID’s 2025/26 Annual Report in the National Assembly on Wednesday 30 September. Assault and torture remained the biggest drivers of complaints, accounting for 3 468 cases. This was followed by 669 cases involving the discharge of an official ﬁrearm and 464 deaths as a result of police action. Lizzy Suping, IPID spokesperson, said the Western Cape recorded the highest number of cases with 905, followed by Gauteng with

898, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) with 722 and the Eastern Cape with 717. The recorded GBVF cases included 122 referrals, mainly relating to domestic violence, 116 cases of rape allegedly committed by police officers, 58 cases of assault and torture, 24 murders and 10 cases involving the discharge of an official ﬁrearm. Suping said IPID secured 84 criminal convictions during the year under review, almost double the 43 convictions recorded in the previous year. A total of 26 of the convictions were related to GBVF cases, while sentences ranged from several months in prison to life imprisonment. She said IPID investigators also made 281 arrests for various offences during the year. Suping said IPID investigations are guided by the principles of independence, thoroughness, accountability, and the quality and integrity of its work.

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Vermaak // Entertainment

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Get ready to Poll dance Elections are around the corner, the cost of living is up, and political parties are gearing up for another round of promises, posters and unsolicited WhatsApps. The international news gets stranger by the day. Somewhere between the chaos, the campaign trails and the endless political hot takes, there is a small but important question: can we please laugh at this? Politically Aweh brings their political satire show Poll Dancing to the Homecoming Centre on Wednesday 21 October at 19:00. It promises big laughs and the kind of information you actually want before heading to the polls. Hosts KG Mokgadi and Zoë Human bring together Dillan Oliphant, Dan Corder, Lindy Johnson, Naledi Mashishi and more for a fast-paced live show

packed with stand-up, sketches, interviews, reporting and plenty of political mischief. But the show is not only about the jokes. Journalists and research partners help unpack what is happening on the ground, giving audiences the context behind the headlines, campaign promises and political noise. The facts are checked, the politicians are fair game, and nobody gets off lightly. So bring your friends, your political opinions and the person who insists they do not follow politics but somehow has a 17-minute voice note about it. Come for the laughs, and leave a little more informed. Get informed, get involved and get to the polls. Tickets cost R250 and are available at Quicket.

MUSICAL BASED ON FILM ON STAGE AT ARTSCAPE NEXT YEAR The Bodyguard, the stage musical based on the 1992 ﬁlm starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, will have its South African premiere at Artscape in Cape Town in March 2027.

The Bodyguard musical to make its SA debut

he Bodyguard, the stage musical based on the 1992 ﬁlm starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, will have its South African premiere at Artscape on 12 March 2027. The musical follows global singing superstar Rachel Marron and former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer, hired to protect her from a mystery stalker. As Farmer struggles to balance his duty to protect Marron and her family with his growing feelings for his client, an unexpected romance unfolds. The score features several of Whitney Houston’s biggest hits, including “I Will Always Love You”, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, “Queen of the Night”, “I Have Nothing”, “Run to You” and “So Emotional”. The all-South African cast will be announced soon, with fans eager to see who will play the lead roles of Rachel Marron and Frank Farmer.

FILM LEGACY The Bodyguard was the tenth highest-grossing ﬁlm in history at the time of its 1992 release. The soundtrack, performed by Whitney Houston, became the best-selling soundtrack album of all time, selling more than 45 million copies worldwide, and

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Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees is tans aan die gang tot Sondag 11 Oktober. Toneel, musiek, kuns, gespekke en meer. Besoek www.woordfees.co.za vir die program. Cape Ballet Africa presents Elyssium at The Baxter’s Pam Golding Theatre now until 11 October. Tickets from R200 at Webtickets. Kom Fietna saam met Mareldia is van 7 tot 17 Oktober by die Baxter-teater op die planke. Kaartjies kos R150 tot R180 by Webtickets. Steve Hofmeyr tree Vrydag 9 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R220 tot R260 by www.heroeslive.net Kinnes van Somers runs at the Baxter this week until Saturday 10 October. Performed in Afrikaans and English, with surtitles, the play explores themes of identity, fear, inheritance and transformation. Age restriction of 14 years. Tickets cost R80 to R120 at Webtickets. Die Skotse sangeres Sandi Thom van “I wish I was a Punk Rocker”-faam tree Saterdag 10 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos slegs R395, R495 en R595 en is by www.heroeslive. net beskikbaar.

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won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. “I Will Always Love You”, the lead single, remains the best-selling single by a female artist of all time. The songs “I Have Nothing” and “Run to You” were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. International reviews have praised the production’s staging and energy. The Telegraph called it “spectacularly and ingeniously designed”, while The Independent wrote: “You go in humming the tunes, you come out whooping them!” Early Bird specials offer a 20% discount for selected performances: Wednesday 17 March and Thursday 18 March at Artscape, The offer is valid for bookings made until 31 October, with a maximum of six tickets per customer. ‘Terriﬁc Tuesday’ discounts are available for Tuesday performances, and a 20% block booking discount applies to groups of 20 or more on selected shows. Group bookings can be made by contacting sales@showtime.co.za. The production carries a PG 12+ rating due to adult content, and parental guidance is advised. Ticket prices range from R250 to R620 and are at Ticketmaster.

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Voices of the Ages: Zolani Mahola – People Power is at Artscape on Saturday 10 October at 20:00. Tickets from R350 at Webtickets. The Kyle Shepherd Xahuri Trio Plays the Music of Abdullah Ibrahim on Saturday 10 October at 19:00 at The Baxter Concert Hall. Tickets cost R250 at Webtrickets. Theatre Dance Association – Dancers for dancers is at The Baxter Theatre on Sunday 11 October at 14:00. Twenty dance studios come together to raise funds for Cape Ballet Africa. Ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and acrobatic dance.Tickets cost R250 at Webtickets. Albie Sachs: Father, Sons and Soft Vengeance comes to The Baxter 13 to 31 October. This new play explores the public and private life of activist, lawyer and constitutional judge Albie Sachs. Tickets cost R250 at Webtickets. Our Bodies Remember, a contemporary Jazzart dance production, runs at Artscape from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 October. Tickets at Webtickets. Appel tree op Donderdag 15 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R220 tot R260 by www.heroeslive.net.

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Politically Aweh hosts KG Mokgadi and Zoë Human.

Hiram maak Afrikaans ‘saxy’ Hiram Koopman bring sy vertoning Sax in Afrikaans aanstaande Woensdag (14 Oktober) om 20:30 na Die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville. Dit is vir Koopman – ná 17 jaar as professionele saksofoonspeler wat die wêreld deur getoer het – ’n groot voorreg om weer ’n solo-vertoning aan te bied. Met Sax in Afrikaans vier hy die klassieke Afrikaanse musiek waarmee hy grootgeword het. Koopman se liefde vir musiek het as ’n sewejarige met groot drome begin – in ’n huis waar Afrikaanse musiek elke dag in die kombuis gespeel het terwyl

sy ma gebak en kos gemaak en sy pa se jazzklanke die agtergrond gevorm het. Sedertdien het hy die verhoog met kunstenaars soos Elvis Blue, David Kramer, Laurika Rauch en vele ander gevestigde én nuwe Afrikaanse kunstenaars gedeel. Koopman maak nie net musiek nie – hy deel ook stories van sy musikale ervarings. Grandall Vlotman, sy musikale regisseur, ondersteun die vertolkings op klavier. Kaartjies kos R250. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911.

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68 SCHOOLS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW LENTEGEUR SPORTS GROUNDS

Sports facilities opened at schools

he Western Cape Government has invested over R30 million in a shared sports facility at Lentegeur Senior Secondary School and Cornflower Primary School, giving learners from 68 other schools in the area access to new sports grounds. The facility includes two rugby fields, a cricket oval with three pitches and three practise cricket nets, a clubhouse, and an artificial surface for rugby, football and hockey.

OFFICIALS OPEN THE FACILITY Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Ricardo Mackenzie and Provincial Minister of Education Jaco Londt joined Premier Alan Winde and National Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube at the official opening on Monday 28 September. Mackenzie, who inspected the site while it was still under construction in February, said the facility shows what can be achieved when government departments work together to expand opportunities for young people. “School sport is a pathway, from first practise to school leagues, clubs and federations. Through our MOD Programme, this facility will come alive after the final school bell, when support matters most. Every young person we bring into sport or a structured programme is given the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive,” said Mackenzie. A CHALLENGE TO LEARNERS Londt said the facility supports the Western Cape Education Department's vision of quality education for every learner in every classroom in every school

R30 MILLION FACILITIES OPENED AT LENTEGEUR HIGH AND CORNFLOWER PRIMARY

A shared sports facility worth over R30 million has opened at Lentegeur schools in Mitchells Plain, beneﬁting learners from 68 surrounding schools.

in the province because it will expand participation in school sport and create pathways for talent. He challenged learners to take ownership of the new facility. “The first learners who use this facility have an opportunity to set the benchmark – to create a standard for every cohort that follows. This is an important investment that will impact generations to come. My challenge to every learner is to use this facility, look after it and share it with friends so that its impact reaches well beyond the first group that benefits from it,” said Londt. FACILITY BELONGS TO THE COMMUNITY Gwarube said the facility is serving 68 schools in the area and emphasised that it belongs to the community. “This facility is serving 68 schools in the area. That is an incredible level of access

for the children in this community. I want to emphasise to the community here today that this facility belongs to you,” she said. Winde said investment and development in the community are visible and encouraging. “As you travel through this community, you can see that things are changing. Investment is being made and infrastructure is being developed. When I saw this facility and what has been created here, I was incredibly encouraged. These are the kinds of investments that give young people opportunities and allow communities to see that progress is possible,” said Winde. BROADER INVESTMENT IN SCHOOL SPORT The Western Cape School Sport Strategy commits R130 million over three years, with 624 no-fee and low-fee schools set to receive sport equipment.

Learners of the two host schools will be the primary users of the new facility, followed by surrounding schools, approved departmental programmes and community users through agreed scheduling. Participation will deliberately be widened to include girls, learners with disabilities and less-active learners. Mackenzie said the investment would benefit generations to come. “Today we have built the fields, funded the programmes and brought the partners together, so that the next fifty years can be written by children who were given a fair start. As the people of Unchain the Plain say, maar die kinders moet speel, and from today, here in Lentegeur, they will,” he said. The opening concluded with a ribboncutting ceremony and learners taking part in sporting activities on the new fields.

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