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NETTALIE VILJOEN

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he City of Cape Town’s announcement of plans to renew the Rondebosch Golf Course lease for another 10 years has put a spotlight on the City’s use of council-owned land in the province.

Ndifuna Ukwazi, a non-profit organisation (NPO) and law centre, is one of the loudest voices who have spoken out against the renewal of the lease. The NPO combines research, organising and litigation in campaigns to advance urban land justice in Cape Town.

In an opinion editorial published on Tueday 28 January (“Cape Town’s course of injustice: Subsidising the rich to exclude the poor”) in the Daily Maverick, Michael Clark, a researcher at Ndifuna Ukwazi, wrote: “Twenty-six years after apartheid, Cape Town remains the most spatially divided city in South Africa.”

Clark believes Rondebosch Golf Course, located close to hospitals, schools, a police station and transport nodes, is perfect for the development of social or affordable housing.

“What makes this lease particularly distasteful ... is that the golf course virtually borders two other golf courses (one of which also sits on public land). Wealthy residents who happen to enjoy golf have their pick of which huge tract of public land they would like to utilise,” wrote Clark. He views the decision to renew the lease as a failure on the City’s part and says while the City blames the continued spatial injustice on a lack of available well-located land, it is missing the most obvious solution. “(The City) owns vast tracts of land in well-located areas. Land that is unused or under-utilised, that could provide ample space for social housing and reverse the City’s apartheid legacy.” The land he is referring to are parking lots, bowling greens and golf courses, which, he says, the City often rents out to private organisations for very little.

Reportedly, the previous lease’s rent agreement for the Rondebosch Golf Club, covering 45.99 hectares (45 rugby fields), was R1 000 a year. The rental amount for the proposed new

Claremont resident and kiteboard specialist Ross Player, 20, shows why he won the prestigious Red Bull Megaloop 2019 competition held in Netherlands. Ross was one of two Capetonians who participated in this year’s Red Bull King of the Air competition held at Kite Beach, Blouberg. He and Table View resident Josh Emanuel, 25, battled it out with 22 other contestants on Thursday 6 February. After 34 heats, Hawaiian Jesse Richman earned the top spot. Read full story on page 4.

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According to Clark, Cape Town has 24 golf courses and driving ranges (10 on public land) and 35 bowling greens (26 on public land).

Mayco member for community services and health Zahid Badroodien says the City’s recreation and parks department is assessing each golf course situated on City-owned land according to its individual merits, challenges and future potential.

Badroodien says some of the options under consideration are to potentially reduce the size of a golf course and incorporate income generating compatible uses, which may include in-fill housing opportunities.

“The department is further committed to ensuring quality sporting facilities which form key components of all communities for multipurpose use. Our sporting facilities remain a key component to further infrastructure development,” he says.

People’s Post asked the City on what grounds it decided to renew the lease with Rondebosch Golf Club.

Mayco member for economic opportunities and asset management, James Vos, says an application, submitted by Rondebosch Golf Club to renew its lease, was circulated to all internal departments and no objections were received. On 29 January, council approved the commencement of a public participation process to extend the lease.

“In essence, any proposed developments of Rondebosch Golf Club will always have two primary constraints, namely the impact of the Black River 1:50-year flood line, which limits the proportion of the site available for development; and access limitations, both in terms of vehicular access as well as public transport, which reduces the trip generation capacity of the site,” Vos explains.

The golf course was designed to prevent neighbouring properties from flooding.

He says based on these limitations to the urban development of the site, its use as a golf course is considered consistent with the spatial planning and environment directorate.

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Lease renewal sparks debate NETTALIE VILJOEN

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he City of Cape Town’s renewal of the Rondebosch Golf Course lease for another 10 years has residents talking.

Lara Young, an Observatory resident, is against the renewal. She believes a huge opportunity to make an impact on the development of affordable housing has been passed up by the City in favour of privileging the privileged.

“Take a drive beyond Cape Town International Airport and see what the real Cape Town looks like. It’s not green, it doesn’t have huge houses, swimming pools, well-kept public spaces. It’s dry, dusty, wind-swept and largely poor.

“The Cape Flats is where the majority of Cape Town’s residents live. The City is not providing services to the Flats, it must, therefore, insist on the suburbs sharing their resources more equitably,” says Young.

Although she suspects most southern suburb residents applaud the City’s decision, she believes affordable housing to breach the country’s economic gap is essential for socio-economic transformation.

“Social justice begins with the ability to see beyond your self-interest and embrace a fair distribution favouring the majority. At some point social justice has to happen in this city.

Why not start here,” she asks.

When considering public and private investment decisions, the City looks to the Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF) for guidance. The MSDF guides and informs long-term planning and development. This spatial vision of building “a more inclusive, integrated and vibrant city” is based on transit-oriented development (TOD) and the densification and diversification of land uses. It also includes safeguarding critical natural asset areas that contribute significantly to Cape Town’s future resilience and/or are protected by legislation.

These include protected natural environments and conservation areas.

Clare Burgess of TreeKeepers says the citizens’ organisation is committed to the conservation and preservation of the urban forest.

Any trees located and growing on a golf course or any other public open space are major contributors to the “greening” of the City.

“The trees on this land grow well due to the abundance of water; both the high water table which occurs naturally due to this being in the flood plain of the Black River, and also due to the irrigation pumped out of the river.”

Burgess explains that the choice of trees

The City’s decision to renew Rondebosch Golf Club’s lease is surrounded by opposing views.

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which were planted in this area many years ago reflect the problems associated with Cape Flats climatic conditions.

“Most of the trees are exotics which are proven winners in terms of adapting to harsh, desiccating winds in summer and a high water table in winter along with very poor soils.

Sadly, there are not many large trees that can cope with this environment and part of the reason for planting trees was as windbreaks and visual barriers to enable golfers and other users to function and enjoy this otherwise windswept landscape,” she says.

Since the trees are also located along the N2, a major source of air pollution from vehicles, and particulate dust from tyres, the trees also act as a health benefit, absorbing pollution at source and processing it into oxygen.

“In addition, they sequester carbon quite efficiently and require little care since they are mostly quite mature and their canopies and root systems in the soil have grown together to form a strong bio-diversity network.”

Burgess says if the site remains an open space, it would be good to see the lessee commit to an ongoing tree planting and maintenance programme.

“It is also interesting to recognise that some of the trees may be remnants of the original old agricultural activities or property boundaries and thus contribute to the heritage aspects of the City,” she concludes.

The City’s public participation process will be announced in the next few weeks. It will give community members the chance to have their say.

Update on City housing projects NETTALIE VILJOEN In answer to criticism from the public on the City of Cape Town’s decision to renew the Rondebosch Golf Club lease, the City says it remains dedicated to providing housing opportunities in all of the central business districts.

“And not only the Cape Town CBD, Salt River and Woodstock,” says Mayco member for human settlements, Malusi Booi.

“But also in smaller inner-cities such as Bellville, Parow, Khayelitsha, Claremont, Mitchell’s Plain, Wynberg and Plumstead.”

Booi says the City recognises the dire need for housing opportunities situated on well-located land, close to employment opportunities and economic nodes.

“There are no quick fixes, but we are committed to building integrated communities with different types of residential developments based on a mix of income groups and

circumstances,” he adds.

Social housing is one of the avenues the City is exploring to provide more affordable housing opportunities. Some such projects under way include: . Salt River Market: The development of this site, located in central Cape Town, could deliver 850 housing units, which include Gap-market and social housing. The final number of units will be influenced by design development that is a characteristic of developments in general. . Pine Road and Dillon Lane: On 27 August 2019, the City’s mayoral committee recommended to council for approval the sale of vacant land in Pine Road and Dillon Lane.

The site is proposed for development by a social housing company.

In May 2019, residents who were living in the informal settlement in Pine Road were moved to the Pickwick transitional housing site, making available the land in Pine Road

to provide approximately 240 social housing (affordable rental) opportunities for families in need. . The Fruit and Veg, and New Market Street: The City will be facilitating the rezoning applications for the Fruit and Veg site in Roeland Street and a site in New Market Street.

Members of the public will have the opportunity to comment on the rezoning applications when they are submitted to the City’s planning department for processing. . Woodstock Hospital: A feasibility analysis for the redevelopment of the Woodstock Hospital which includes the adjacent public open space was commissioned.

“The City continues to assess City-owned land, including suitable land in and near the Cape Town CBD and other urban centres, to determine whether some of these properties could be developed for affordable housing opportunities,” says Booi.

Understanding spatial development NETTALIE VILJOEN The Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF – adopted in April 2018) pursues a new spatial form for Cape Town with higher densities and publicled investment in an “Urban Inner Core”.

The focus is on inward growth and transit-oriented development (TOD), with greater protection of the city’s natural and agricultural assets, the City’s Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Marian Nieuwoudt, explains.

On the TOD side, Observatory, Rondebosch and Wynberg – served by emerging and existing public transport networks – play an important role in the spatial vision. Nieuwoudt says ideally new developments should be strategically located around public transport where residents will have easy access to either rail, MyCiTi trunk routes, or minibus-taxis, and bus routes.

“It must be inclusive of all income groups in relation to economic and work opportunities. Spatial integration, and shorter travel distances and times for all residents will ultimately reduce the cost of access for transport users (in terms of travelling time and money spent on transport).”

The revised MSDF manages urban growth and development through four primary areas: . An Urban Inner Core where public investment is prioritised, and where private sector investment is incentivised.

Broadly speaking, the Urban Inner Core includes Cape Town’s existing industrial and commercial areas such as the areas adjacent to the N1, N2, N7, and M5 highways; along the R27 to the north and Main Road to the south; along major arterials linking the metro-south east with Bellville and Kuils River; and the Cape Town International Airport. . Incremental growth and consolidation areas where the City will keep on servicing existing developments and where new development will be subject to infrastructure capacity. . Discouraged growth areas where the City will not make any investments, which include protected areas where it has natural and agricultural assets; areas that do not contribute to spatial transformation, inward growth, or transit-oriented development. . Critical natural asset areas that contribute significantly to Cape Town’s future resilience and/or are protected by legislation. These include protected natu-

ral environments and conservation areas.

“Simply put, the MSDF identifies areas suitable for urban development and catalytic interventions to achieve spatial transformation; areas where the impact of development must be managed; and areas not suited for urban development.

“It guides decision-making on the nature, form, scale and location of urban development, land use, the maintenance and development of infrastructure, and the protection of environmental resources,” Nieuwoudt says.

The City is in the process of updating the Spatial Development Frameworks for the eight planning districts (Table Bay, Blaauwberg, Southern District, Northern District, Cape Flats, Helderberg, Tygerberg and Mitchell’s Plain) in order to align these with the MSDF policy objectives.

Niewoudt says it will be the role of the district plans to guide future spatial development at a district and local area level over a 10-year time horizon.

“Accordingly, the SDFs will be required to spatially target such infill development opportunities inclusive of guidelines on the most appropriate form, land use mix and scale to effect the City’s approach to achieving TOD,” she concludes.

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o ensure violence doesn’t ruin Valentine’s Day this year, preventative operations will be held on Friday 14 February in Claremont.

Commander of Claremont police station, Col Maree Louw, says last year thousands of learners flocked to public parks to celebrate Valentine’s Day. “The large majority of these learners were from neighbouring areas and schools. They were bussed in by several taxis and buses.”

She said what should have been a joyful experience turned into a tragedy.

“Learners started drinking and then fights broke out between rival schools and learners,” Louw says.

It ended in a huge brawl at Claremont taxi rank where at least three learners were seriously assaulted. There were even reports of stabbings.

“Learners as young as 13 were among the victims of assault and robbery,” Louw says.

Equally concerning were the ages of the suspects, some as young as 15.

This year, Louw says, no criminal behaviour will be tolerated.

Claremont police station, Cape Town traffic police, Metro police, Cape Town law enforcement and Claremont CIDC, in conjunction with the Claremont CPF, will hold operations, starting early on Friday.

“Parents and learners have been forwarned,” Louw says.

According to a statement released by

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Claremont police, taxis and buses entering the Claremont area illegally will be fined and/or impounded.

Stop-and-search operations will be held at crime hot spots.

Any liquor found in possession of minors (under-18) will be confiscated in terms of the Liquor Act and a release fine will be applicable.

Dangerous weapons, such as knives, tools and other weapons that can be used to commit a violent crime will be confiscated and perpetrators of any age will be arrested in terms of the Dangerous Weapon Act. This will also include imitation and toy firearms.

As per by-laws, no alcohol or drinking of alcohol will be allowed in public parks.

Liquor stores and merchants who sell liquor to minors or intoxicated persons will be monitored and fined.

Louw said the aim of the operations was not to punish anyone or to prevent learners from celebrating Valentine’s Day. “The aim is to prevent violent crime, to protect the vulnerable and to encourage learners and youngsters to celebrate responsibly,” she said.

Should learners wish to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Claremont parks, the police encourage parents and adults to chaperone the children so that it remains a day of love.

V For more information, call Claremont police station on 021 657 2240/43.

The 2020 Investec Cape Town Art Fair will run at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 February featuring Kenilworth resident Nina Holmes, Rondebosch residents Kirsten Beets and Bonolo Kavula and Woodstock resident Alexandra Karakshian (pictured). Tickets cost R160 online or R190 at the door. Weekend passes cost R300 per adult, R125 per senior and R120 for students. Investec clients can purchase tickets at discounted rates. For more information or tickets, visit www.investeccapetownartfair.co.za.

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or the second year in a row, the world’s best kiteboard specialists converged at Kite Beach, Blouberg, to draw their lines in the sand. Thursday 6 February brought the perfect wind conditions and huge waves needed to execute their heart-stopping tricks.

Thirty-four heats and seven hours later, American kiteboarder Jesse Richman, 27, was crowned Red Bull King of the Air champion. Flying Cape Town’s flag, or should it be “kite”, high was Ross-Dillon (Ross) Player, from Claremont.

Ross, 20, is the reigning champion of the prestigious Red Bull Megaloop Challenge held annually in the Netherlands.

He first got involved in the sport at age 12 and started competing as a professional when he was 16. The fact that he now shares a contestants’ name list with his childhood (super) heroes, he says, is mind-blowing.

“It was quite daunting at first. Suddenly you find yourself in the same room as your idols,” he says.

The King Of The Air and the Megaloop Challenge are the two biggest annual big air events in the world for specialist kiteboarders. Not only do they draw huge crowds but their online live views run into millions.

Ross says the crowds motivate you to perform at your best but, he says it can take some getting used to. Usually, you train in relative silence, then, when you compete, there are thousands of people shouting and cheering. And they don’t always like you.

Luckily, he says, his father, Brad Player (a former professional cricket player and a sports psychologist) prepared him for this.

“My dad shared his experiences with me, so I knew what to expect,” says Ross.

What makes these contests so popular are, of course, the gravity-defying tricks.

A megaloop runs on a clock. You move your kite, starting at 12, all the way round in a clockwise direction. The movement of the kite generates a lot of power, causing your body to zoom up at tremendous speeds.

“It is like getting shot out of a cannon,” he explains.

The idea is to go as high as possible (often higher than 20 metres) while doing as many rotations, backflips, front flips and jumps as possible (and taking your feet off the board).

Although there are standard trick combinations, kiteboarders are constantly pushing the limits. Ross, who did his first megaloop at age 15 (and got it right on his first try), says you have to tread carefully.

“When you’re a kid, you just do it. But now I take a few of days to think a new trick through. You have to think out of the box, but you don’t want to end up in hospital.”

But his life isn’t all about sun, sea and sand.

It also requires wind – ­preferably the leaninto-it-without-falling-over kind. And that means a lot of travelling. South Africa’s “windy” season stretches from November to April. The rest of the time, pro kiteboarders travel the world, chasing storms.

Ross, who has followed this travel circuit for the past two years, will soon take three months off. He will spend that time in George, completing his aviation training. But, first, he is jetting off to wow the crowds at the Kitefest Argentina 2020. The display festival, which starts on Friday 21 February, runs over five days. He will be the only South African participant. He says winning the Megaloop Challenge last year was a career game-changer. Shortly afterwards he signed his biggest sponsor yet, Naish Kiteboarding. He is also sponsored by Mystic Kiteboarding and Surfears. Ross, who attended Rondebosch Boys’ High School, says when he first got into the sport, it wasn’t all that popular among his peers. But that is changing.

“There are quite a few Rondebosch, Sacs and Bishops boys coming up in the ranks.

It’s nice for me to see,” he says.

His advice to up-and-coming kiteboarders is to stay calm and level-headed.

“I’ve seen some extremely talented people get caught up in the party scene. You don’t want to end up wasting your talent,” Ross says.

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Magicians play on perception Teen magician duo Riyago Maartens the Magician and Liam Hewitson the Mentalist will present their first show together, Perception – A Collection of Magical Experiments, at Magnet Theatre in Observatory at 15:00 on Saturday 15 February.

The production aims to show the power that our perception of the world can have on our day-to-day lives.

With humour, magic and mindreading, this show promises something exciting for everyone.

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CARNIVAL RETURNS: The Cape Town Carnival will celebrate a new decade with its 11th annual parade on the Fan Walk on Saturday 21 March. People’s Post is an official media partner. Expect to see and hear sounds of South Africa through the incredible journey told with mobile floats and 2 000 performers.

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• Portion of remainder of Erf 99939, Cape Town Notice is hereby given that the City of Cape Town will, in terms of the provisions of the Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act, and the associated Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations, and the Policy on the Management of certain of the City of Cape Town’s Immovable Property, approved by Council on 26 August 2010, consider transfer or disposal by way of a long term leasing of portion of remainder of Erf 99939, Cape Town, known as the Cape Town Market, to Cape Town Market (Pty) Ltd • Applicant: Cape Town Market (Pty) Ltd • Extent of lease area: Lease Area 30.18 ha • Rental: Commercial market related (currently R18.5 million per annum) • Purpose: Fresh produce market, fruit and vegetable wholesalers • Lease term: 30 years Information Statement: • The valuation of the capital asset to be transferred or disposed by way of a long term lease, and the method of valuation used to determine that valuation.

The value of the property, land and buildings, valued using the income capitalisation method at the highest and best use being for industrial purposes, is deemed by the City’s professional valuers to be in the order of R250 000 000 excluding VAT. • The reasons for proposal to transfer or disposal of this immovable property asset by way of a long term lease: The property is currently leased to Cape Town Market (Pty) Ltd for the purpose of conducting the business of a fresh produce market for a period of twenty years ending in February 2024. As a primary distributor of basic food items at the lowest price the market plays an important economic and social role in ensuring availability and affordability of safe and nutritious food. In recognition of the strategic value of the fresh produce market in this central location the City is proposing to initiate a process to ensure the continuation of the market for the long term.

ntries for the 9th annual Eco-Logic Awards are now open for individuals, organisations and communities who are making a difference through environmentally sustainable initiatives.

Hosted by The Enviropaedia, the awards will put the spotlight on positive action taken against the impact of our environmental crisis, and highlight the efforts of SA’s ecochampions.

“Our news can be filled with a lot of negativity about the state of our planet, but there are some exceptional efforts being made to combat urgent issues, and these awards aim to recognise these efforts and encourage others to get onboard,” says David ParryDavies, director of The Enviropaedia and the awards.

The awards have 12 categories. Up to five of the nominees in each category will be selected as finalists and invited to attend the ‘Glamorously Green’ Eco-Logic Gala Awards evening on Friday 5 June, at Cape Point Vineyards.

Entries will be assessed by a panel of judges from senior positions in the private and public sectors. Projects can be entered into multiple categories, and will be assessed on the Enviropaedia’s seven virtues of EcoLogic which: . Benefit and regenerate the earth . Reflects long-term and sustainable thinking . Embraces broadly inclusive and systemic thinking . Demonstrates an Ubuntu care and consideration for others . Is of excellent quality and ethical standard of production . Demonstrates innovation and/or an inspirational vision . Reflects Eco-Logical wisdom by being both intellectually and emotionally intelligent There is no entry fee and submissions will close on Tuesday 31 March.

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Legacy keeps going While entries for this year’s Slave Route Challenge have been closed, interested participants can still submit their applications online.

Organisers have extended the online registration to Friday 14 February, with the main run taking place on Sunday 23 February. This year’s run also marks 10 years since the race’s inception. The event caters for the avid runner or walker and novice with a half marathon, 10km run, 10km walk and 5km fun run/ walk on offer. The added appeal of this event is that it takes ownership of the country’s past, changes the narrative of South Africa’s heritage and transforms it into a legacy for future generations.

The route starts in front of the City Hall, in Darling Street, right in front of the balcony where the late President Nelson Mandela made his first speech after his release from Victor Verster Prison.

Runners and walkers get an opportunity to see some of Cape Town’s breathtakingly beautiful views including District Six, the Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap, the Castle of Good Hope, the Hurling Swing Pump, SA Jewish Museum, Slave Bell, Dorp Street Mosque, Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum, Gallows Hill, the majestic At-

lantic Seaboard, Fort Wynyard, Prestwich Memorial, Iziko Slave Lodge, the Slave Tree Plaque and Palestine Museum. The run will finish on the Grand Parade where the Whipping Post used to be.

Each year the race has a commemorative medal and a race beneficiary. Last year the race beneficiary, Mary Harding, received R65 000.

This year the race beneficiary is Lofob – League Of the Friends Of the Blind. Lofob is based in Grassy Park and was established in 1933 as a registered nonprofit, public benefit organisation serving the needs of blind and visually impaired children, youth and adults, and their families, throughout the Western Cape and further afield.

Dr Armand Bam, CEO of Lofob, says: “We are proud to be associated with the Slave Route Challenge Powered by Brimstone. Our rich heritage as an organisation serving those most impoverished and the significance of this race as a reminder of our country’s history, makes this a significant celebration. We are proud to celebrate 10 years of meaningful impact together with this event.”

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• The expected benefit to the municipality, which may result from the transfer or disposal of the property by way of a long term lease of the property: The Cape Town Market contributes to food distribution, food security, and directly and indirectly serves as a large-scale job creator in the informal sector. Securing the long term future of the market will allow for the Cape Town Market to continue to play this important economic and social role within the Cape Metropolitan area.

• The expected proceeds receivable by the Municipality resulting from the transfer or disposal of the property by way of a long term lease of the property: The current lease is a commercial lease which returns a monthly rental income as well as an additional sum based on the annual turnover of the market. It is proposed this rental model will form the basis for any property transaction involving the long term future of the market.

• The expected gain or loss, which will be realised or incurred by the Municipality arising from the transfer or disposal by way of a long term lease: Securing a significant strategic economic asset in the form of a functioning fresh produce market; and Refurbishment and recapitalisation of the market to maintain compliance with current and future standards applicable to fresh produce markets.

For further details of the transaction contact Mr G Nevin, tel 021 400 3038 or via email gary.nevin@capetown.gov.za between 08:30-15:00 on weekdays.

Any comments/objections to the proposal must be submitted in writing, together with reasons therefore, to the above email or COCT, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8000 attention Gary Nevin, Property Management by 6 March 2020.

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Record breaking day to remember

Rafael Nadal (left) and Roger Federer embrace after their singles match in the Match In Africa at Cape Town Stadium on Friday 7 February. PHOTO: JACO MARAIS

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or the 51 945 people who made their way to Cape Town Stadium on Friday 7 February for the Match In Africa, it was a day which will not be easily forgotten. The figure, a new world record attendance for a single tennis match, also helped contribute to the $3.5 million (approximately R54.6 million) donated to the Roger Federer Foundation, which will be used to support education in rural South Africa.

The amount of money also surpassed the figures achieved in the previous five editions of this event (known previously as the Match For Africa).

The tennis match between 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and his great rival, 19-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, almost took a back seat, which saw the duo on a whirlwind tour of the City, starting with Federer’s arrival in Cape Town on Wednesday 5 February, and included an impromptu warm-up session between the two on the Grand Parade.

Preceding the match on Friday, both Federer and Nadal also took part in a play session with children from Hangberg Pre-primary School in Hout Bay. The aim was to teach the children through various physical activities, combining language, motor skills and perception. Following his practice session with Nadal, Federer reminisced on his previous visits to South Africa, which is his mother’s country of birth.

“I don’t remember playing here in Cape Town 20 years ago, because I was on vacation and you rest your body. When I was little, I was playing in Jo’burg and other places where I was travelling. I remember I got a racquet from my parents here when I was little. After all this time it has gotten to this and to play in a stadium like this it is beautiful and my mom is very happy right now.”

Federer would go on to team up with Bill Gates in a celebrity doubles match against Nadal and his partner, Trevor Noah, which was won 6-3 by Federer and Gates, who dubbed themselves “Gateserer”.

The result was of little consequence as the four kept the crowd entertained with witty quips as they had themselves mic’d up for the crowd and audience at home to listen in on.

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together, this is actually in a way what we are doing tonight, we are all getting together for a good cause and to see what comes out of it. If I am alone out here, I cannot fill a stadium, but with the three other guys I can,” Federer said before the match.

Tickets to the event were sold out within 10 minutes and Federer said he’s open to collaborating for future charitable efforts.

“It is important to share information and to see where the synergies are and how we can do things together. At the end of the day, we are all seeking the impact, not for personal glory or legacy. We are here to leave a profound impact on kids’ lives and if that happens that we can do things together and we know each other and we get along, it is a win-win-win.”

Federer would go on to beat his great rival Nadal in three competitive sets, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, but the result was of little consequence as the cause outweighed any performance.

“Just one of these days that you don’t forget. Super happy to be playing here in Cape Town for the first time in my life. I can’t thank the people here in Cape Town who came to the stadium and created an unforgettable atmosphere and made this day even more special. Super happy to see Roger’s emotions out there. I know how important it is for him playing here and having this amazing success,” said Nadal.

After the match, Federer was still coming to terms with the emotional occasion, which exceeded his expectations.

“I was very emotional when I walked out for the doubles and when I had to take the mic right away there, that was hard. I did not know what to say because I really felt overwhelmed with emotions there. After that, I was able to play a bit of tennis and when I came back for the singles, I was more in a place of pure happiness, enjoying every single moment and looking around and thinking how lucky we are to experience this. I hope it gives the city, country and continent and mini-boost. And that already will be plenty for me. It is never on the same scale of what Siya (Kolisi) and their team did with the Rugby World Cup, but it is nice to have nice stories in a world that can be very tough and cruel sometimes. That I was part of maybe people having a wonderful evening, having a great braai at home and watching this game, that would make me happy.”

Prior to their historic match, Roger Federer, along with Rafael Nadal conducted a “learning through play” session with children from Hangberg Pre-primary School.

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