City Vision E-edition 11 June 2026

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Inviterobbers to church

Shocking!This wasmyone-word reactiontoaviral clip of achurch robbery in Samora Machel.Whattypeofpersonwalks into achurch with afirearm (be it atoy or genuine gun) to robcongregants oftheircellphones andother belongings?

Churches are highly regarded andrespected,and we do not generally expect thiskindofconduct in the kingdomofGod Thisincident speaks to the deep-rooted moraldecay in ourcommunities and the need for urgent transformation of ourcommunities.

As afather to six children, four of whom areboys, Ipraydaily to Godthat He guides and gives them direction.Ieducatethem

decay in our society.

While members of this congregation were left traumatised,I am sure theyhaveforgiven the perpetrators. Thevery interesting thing is thatone of the perpetrators’ faces is clearly visible in the video.Thismadeiteasyfor policeto track and arrest allthe perpetrators

While most people would like to seethese senseless robberssentenced to alongterm in prison, IpraytoGod to help themturn away from their wicked ways. Istrongly believethe samecongregation canplay ameaningful role in theirrehabilitation anddoubtifsending them to prison would change their conduct. If Iwas amember of thatchurch,asapunishment,I’d invite

God’s people andHehas apurpose for each andevery oneus. If we aretowin the fight againstcrime, we cannot just throw every criminal in the lion’s den. TheBible says: “IfGod’s people will humble themselves, pray, seek Hisfaceand turn from their wickedways, God will hear their prayers andhealtheir land” (2 Chron. 7:14).The church community must uniteand pray againstthese young menand crime.We cannot dwell on the negative when we fully understand thatthe wordofthe Lord is

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Gugs mourns Mzoli’spassing

UNATHIOBOSE

Tar Mzo would often sitwithhis customers, listen to them and engage with them directly. If people hadcomplaints, theyspoketohim directly.Hewas always available, taking pictures with visitors and having conversations with them, this is how Phumzile Nteyi,a prominent figure in Gugulethu,describedthe late businessmanMzoli Ngcawuzele.

Ngcawuzele,who madea name forhimself in Gugulethu and beyondits borders through his popular eateryMzoli’s Place, passed away in his home on Saturday6 June after along illness.

Whileheremained awayfromthe public

attracted visitors from around the world

“Tar Mzo was an athlete before he became abusinessman. He inspired many people in the community throughsport. From athletics, hemoved into business, where he became hugely successful. Hisbusiness was known by people from allover the world

Visitors camefromdifferent countries to experienceMzoli’s Place. He is one of the people whomadeGugulethu popular,”said Domingo

He described Ngcawuzele as someone who waspassionate aboutthe development ofthe area, saying he playeda significant role in the establishment of the GDF

“TarMzo wasnot only involved in the GugulethuBusiness Forumbut alsointhe

Sixshotinweekend killingspree

UNATHIOBOSE

Community leaders from Lower Crossroadsand Langaare urginglaw enforcement agenciesto strengthen security in theircommunitiesfollowingtwo separate shooting incidents that leftsix people dead overthe weekend.

Theydescribed the incidents as concerning and traumatising for thecommunity.

Thefirst incident occurred in Lower Crossroads on Saturday 6June, where three men were gunned down whilestanding at afruit stall.

All threevictims died at the scene.

In asecond incident, three men wereshot deadinLangaonSunday 7Junenexttoa braai stand in Chief Albert LuthuliStreet.

Arepresentative of theSouth African National Civics Organisation (Sanco) in LowerCrossroads, who spoke on condition of anonymityfor fear of harassment, said the community has beenleft traumatised by the incident.

She described LowerCrossroads as “increasingly becomingdangerous”.

“I do not know exactly what happened, but according to informationI received, agroup of peoplegot out of avehicle and opened fire on the victimsbeforefleeing the scene.

“We do not know the motive behind the shooting. We areworriedbecauseour children are not safe,” shesaid.

She called for increasedpolice visibility to improvesafety in the neighbourhood. Meanwhile,Langacommunity leader Moses Gwijadescribedthe triplemurderin his area as horrific and shocking.

“It is rare to witness suchincidents in Langa. The community is small andmost people knoweach other. Weare shocked by whathappenedand do not want to speculate about the motive. We will allow law enforcement agencies to conduct their investigation,”said Gwija.

He alsocalled for astronger policepres-

enceinthe area

Provincialpolice spokesperson Colonel André Traut said detectives attached to the Provincial Serious Violent CrimeUnit are investigating atriple murder following ashooting incident in Lower Crossroads, PhilippiEast, on the evening of Saturday, 6June.

“Accordingtopreliminary reports, three adultmaleswere seated at afruit andvegetable stall outside aresidence in Ntloyiya Streetwhen they came under attack. At approximately 19:05, three unidentified suspects approached the premises andopened fire on thevictimsbefore fleeing the scene.

Allthree victimssustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scenebymedical personnel,” said Traut

He saidthe motivefor the attack is still unknownand formspartofthe ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made

“Detectives arepursuing all available leadstoidentify andapprehend those responsible. In the meantime, policevisibility in the area hasbeen increasedtomaintainstability, prevent further violence and deter possible retaliatoryattacks,” he said.

In aseparate incident, Trautsaiddetectives fromthe Serious Violent Crime Unit are also investigating atriple murder following ashooting in Langa on Sundayafternoon, 7June. “Atapproximately 15:45, officers onpatrol responded to reports of ashooting at abraai stand in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Langa.Uponarrival, they discovered the bodies of three adultmales whohad sustained fatalgunshot wounds. The circumstances surrounding the shootingand the motiveremain under investigation,”hesaid.

Traut added that no arrests have been made andthe suspects have not yet been identified

Anyone with informationisurged to contact CrimeStop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymouslythroughthe MySAPS mobile application.

Eyadini residentsinshockafter discovering aheadlessbody

UNATHIOBOSE

Residents of Eyadini informalsettlement in Brown’sFarm, Philippi, arereelingin shockafter adecapitated bodywas discovered between shacksonSaturday 6June. Theheadwas later discovered near railwaylines afew metres away from the body.

Acommunity member, whoidentified herself only as Sisanda,said the deceased wasknown in the community andlived in the area.She believed theincident occurred in the early hoursofSaturday morning

“Someresidents said they hearda person screaming forhelp early in the morning, butno-one went out to assist. We discovered the headless body later thatmorning andthe headwas found afew metres away

from the body.”

Sisandasaid shedid notknowwhatcould have motivated such an horrific killing.

“Weare scared. It is the firsttimesuch an incident hashappensinour area.People have been killed before, butwe’ve never seen someone beheaded.Imagine,where were theytaking the head?”

Provincial policespokesperson Const NdakheGwala said Nyangapolicehad openeda murdercaseafterthe decapitated bodyofaman was discoveredinthe Eyadiniinformalsettlement.

“The head was laterdiscoveredonarailway line.The bodywas identified by a relative as thatofa23-year-oldman from the same informalsettlement. Theinvestigation is ongoing andnoarrests have been made yet.”

Gun toting church‘robbers’in courtafter arrest on Tuesday

UNATHIOBOSE

Fivesuspects arrested in connection with achurch robberyinSamora Machel, on Sunday7June, are appearing in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court today(11 June) on charges of business robbery andpossession of stolen property.

The five suspects betweenthe ages of 27 and39were reportedlyarrested in Delft on Tuesday 9June.

Provincial policespokespersonSgt Wesley Twigg confirmed thearrest. He said members of the TacticalResponseTeam, provincialdetectives and Samora Machel detectives launched an investigation and tracing operation to bring the perpetrators to justice

“Their efforts paid offonTuesdaymorning (9 June) when members arrestedfive suspects between the ages of 27 and39. Some of the items stolen during the robbery were also recovered during the operation.The suspects are facing charges of business robberyand possession of stolen property,” said Twigg.

Thesuspects allegedlyrobbedcongregants of their personal belongings and church equipment.

In aviral video on social media, the suspects stormed the church during what appears to be apraise session.

Twovisibly terrified female lead singers suddenly stop singing andtake to their seats.

Moments later, aman carrying a“firearm” appears on the footage. He greets the congregants before orderingthemtosurrender their cellphones, whilethreatening to shootthem if they fail to comply.

ASamoraMachel community leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, condemned the actionsofthe men.

He described the robbery as “unholy” andsaidcrimeinthe area hadreached alarming levels.

“It shocked everyonebecauseweregard the church as asafespace.Wenever ex-

pected criminals to robchurchmembers during aservice. Thechurchisrespected as aholyplace. Most people come from Christianfamiliesand aretaught to respect the church.Where was the conscience of these criminals when theyrobbedthe congregants?” he asked. He urgedlaw enforcement authorities to ensure thatthe perpetratorsanswerfor their actions.

Forgottenpush forrecognition

UNATHIOBOSE

Living with disability is not achild’s play,it’s adaily strugglethatrequires strengthinall aspects of life.These are the remarksofSibongiseni Faku, the co-founder and managingdirector of Freedomtothe Forgotten

The 41-year-old Khayelitsha resident is fighting for the rights of the disabled people through his organisation.

He says the objective is to ensure that disabled individuals are recognised insociety. Fakuwas left paralysed after he wasattacked and injured by afriendatthe age of 15, in 2000.

His entireright sideis dysfunctional andhas had firsthand experienceofthe challenges and discrimination facedby disabled people. In 2021, Faku decidedto establish the organisation inaneffortto fight for and promote the rights of people living with disabilities.

“Most of our membersare in themetro, and we intend to grow the organisation and openbranches in otherprovinces. Our main purpose is to ensure that our members are partofcommunity structures. We want to participate in community development,” says Faku.

According to him, in most cases,people living with disabilities are marginalised, and they want to speak for themselves. He addsthat nothingabout them should happen without their involvement. “Our organisation is there to educate, empower and motivate people living with disabilities. It is open to everyone.Itisa safe spacefor us to socialise and shareour experiences,”hesays.

Fakusays he knows well how itfeels to be disabled andchallenges facing disabled people.

“I know what it is like to be badly treat-

ed by the community, people calling you names. To survive as adisabled person, youneeda thick skin, andyou need to be mentally strong.That is whatweinstil in our members during our workshops. We need themtobestrong,they must not allowthemselves to be bullied. We have been observingfor along time, andwenoticed that no one caresabout us. We decided to take astand forourselves,” he says.

Fakualsocriticised government forfailingtosupport them,saying there is little being done forpeople living with disabilities.

Accordingtohim,what is promised in policies isnot reflected on the ground. He cited alackofmonitoring as amajor barrier

“Almostall sectors, including education, transport,housing and sport, stillmarginalise people living with disabilities. These aresomeofthe areaswhere we want to be recognised.Weare demanding back our space,” he says

Fakumentionedpublic transport as another barrier,with the education system also not suitable for them.

Lucky Mlotywa, oneofthe members, said he learnt alot since joiningthe organisation three years ago.

He described it as hissecond home. “We share everything andwesupport eachother. Ever sinceIjoined the group, Ihavedeveloped high self-esteem. Iknowmyworth.

Idon’t allowpeople to talk to me anyhow Ican stand up formyself,” he said, adding thatthey also value education He urgedparents to stop keeping their children indoors andallowthem to play with their peers.

Mlotywa, who is wheelchair-bound,urged otherpeopleinsimilarconditions to join orform groups where they canshare their challenges.

Firstcompetitivesurfformany

KEANANHARMSE

Agroup of talentedyoungsurfersshowcasedtheir skills at Muizenberg Beach on Friday 29 May, taking partinasurf competition hosted by local non-profit organisation(NPO)Surfpop.

The event brought together beginner and advanced primary school surfers from communities including Khayelitsha,Masiphumeleleand Ocean View.

Competitors were allowed to use both longboards and shortboardsasthey tested their abilities in small but challenging 6 inch to 1ft waves.

Surfpop empowers at-risk youth through acombination of surfing, educationsupport, life coaching and nutritional assistance.

The programme aims to create opportunities for young people from disadvantaged communities while buildingconfidence, discipline and resilience through sport. Afteranexciting day in thewater,Sauud Claassen claimedfirst place, followed by Bukho Madolo.

The competition was designed to give young surfers an opportunity to gainexperience in asupportive environment while developing theirsurfing skills.

All surfersreceived goodie bags for taking part, which included scarves,a surf magazine, abeanie, aR100 voucher, aparty pack,awater bottle and akeyholder

The top three finishers were also awarded medals in recognition of their achievements.

People’s Post spoke with apair of surfers, Theodora Manzvireand Luthemba Munuza, to hear how they fellinlovewith bravingthe waves.

Theodora said she joined this yearafter Surfpop handed forms out at her school notifying the learners of the programme “Wewere told that if we were struggling with subjects like maths, English or natural sciences and technology, we could join Surfpop and they would help us with our homework and other schoolwork,”she recalled.

She said she found the surf competition

“more fun” thanshe expected.

“The waves were much strongerthis time but Iwould liketoimprove my paddling andmytiming when standingupon the board,” sheexplained.

Theodora said she enjoyedlearningand training at Surfpop.

“It isfun. Everyone is friendly, including the coaches, and Ienjoy being part of the programme,”she added.

Luthemba, aMasiphumelele resident, described himself as alongboarder.

“I started surfingin2020. What inspired me aboutSurfpopwas that they help childrenwho are struggling at school while also teaching them howtosurf,”said theGrade 6learner at Ukhanyo Primary

School

He saidthe waveswere quite massive andintimidatingbut he enjoyedthe surf.

“When Ifirst wentinto the water, the waves lookedbig andIwas scared. But Imanagedtocatch my firstwave and it felt really good. Thebest part was that the coachexplained what Icould learn from my mistakesand howI could improve Thathelped me alot,” he said.

According to Surfpop, the event formed part ofthe organisation’s ongoingefforts to encourage youth development through surfing andprovide positive recreational opportunitiesfor children living in vulnerable communities.

Formanyparticipants, the event was notonly achance to compete, but also an opportunity to build confidence, makenew friends and celebrate their progressinthe sport.

The surferswereallowed to usebothlongboards andshortboards at the competition.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

FORM 3A -NOTICE OF APPLICATIONSFOR LIQUOR LICENCES IN TERMSOFSECTION 37(1) OF THEWESTERN CAPE LIQUOR ACT,2008 –[REG. 10(1)]

Notice is hereby giventhatthe following applications forliquorlicenceshavebeenlodgedwiththe WesternCapeLiquorAuthority (the Authority)and with the designated liquor officers at theindicated SouthAfrican PoliceService offices. Theapplications concernedmay,uptoand includingthe 28thday from thedate of publicationofthe application, upon requestand free of charge,beinspected by anyperson, at theofficesofthe Authority or thedesignatedliquorofficer listedhereunder. Copies of an applicationcan be obtained from theAuthority afterpayment of theprescribedfee.Objections andrepresentations must be lodged in writingwiththe Authorityand thedesignatedliquorofficerinaccordance with section39ofthe Act.

VORM 3A -KENNISGEWINGVAN AANSOEKE OM DRANKLISENSIES INGEVOLGEARTIKEL 37(1)

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Million+ learners report abuse

More than one million South African learners experiencedviolence at school in 2024,exposing adisturbing reality behind classroom doorsand highlighting the urgent needto better protect children

As Child Protection Week concluded on Friday 5June, newly released General Household Survey (GHS) data released by Statistics SA paints astark picture of the abuse, neglectand violence many children continue to face.

The survey,which tracks trends between 2009and 2024, shows that while corporal punishment has declined significantly,violence againstchildren remains widespread in schools.

According to thedata, the proportionof learners aged five years andolder who experiencedcorporal punishment declined by 10 %overthe 14-year period. While the decrease was gradualinthe earlier years, thesharpest decline occurred between 2015 and 2024.

This downward trend is consistent with South Africa’s legislative stance against corporal punishment.

The practice was outlawed in schools under Section 10 of the SouthAfrican Schools Act which criminalises its use by teachers.

Data for 2024 shows notable differences in the sources of physical violence experienced by learners aged five years and older. Incidents involving teachers (156 229) are far higher than those involving fellow learners (87 059).

In total, 1156 009 learners saidthey experienced some form of violence at school. About 14% reported physical violence from teachers, compared with roughly 8% from other learners.

Learnersaged five to eightreport higher levels of violence, with peaks atage seven (20,6%) and again at age13(19,5%),highlighting particularly vulnerable stages in early schooling and early adolescence.

In contrast,peer–perpetrated violence is most prominent among seven year olds (16,3%), suggesting that aggressive peer interactions tend to emerge early and are concentrated in the first years offormal education.

This divergence in age–specific peaks indicates that different dynamics may be

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Entriesopenforbusine

Learners from across SouthernAfrica are invited to enter the 10th birthday edition of theannual Allan Gray EntrepreneurshipChallenge (AGEC) –the region’s most celebrated businesscompetitionfor young people

This milestone year brings abigger, bolder experience: more fun, more relevance and more of the action-packed activities that has shaped adecade of inspiring and sparking entrepreneurial spirit across the region.

“As the Challenge celebrates its 10th year this year, it’s amazing to see how this competition continues to spark interest and ignite apassion for entrepreneurship in so many young people from all over Southern Africa,” says Charleen Duncan, Head of Public Affairs and Communications at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. “We’re proud of the culturalmovement the AllanGray Entrepreneurship Challenge has spearheaded over thepast decade and the way it is reshaping theentrepreneurial aspirations withinSouthernAfrican youth.

This competition’s mission is to get more young people interested in starting on their entrepreneurial journeys asearly as possible in life, because entrepreneurship is transformative for young people, their communities,and their economies.”

Top students get the opportunity to pitch theirbusiness ideas liveatthe AGEC Summit to turn business plans into real ventures.

“Through fun, relevant andaccessible means, AGEC exposes the foundational concepts of entrepreneurship, shifting perceptions and creating aculturethat excites and inspires future entrepreneurs,” says Duncan. Ho students incept preneuria Afr game ula seat shop The 1 ed yea ea No kn mob is ea ha games (I ing Uni reward ible Scho prize prize countries, who t tion, com.

Thirteen localeconomic innovators awarded

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The province’s brightest innovators tookthe spotlight at theannual Western Cape EconomyInnovation Awards held at Cape Town City Hall on Monday 1 June.

The awards, now in itssecond year, was jointly hosted by theCapeChamber of Commerce and Industry and the Cape Higher Education Consortium,anon-profit organisation representing the Western Cape’s four public universities and promoting collaboration through shared projects and initiatives.

The awards recognise innovative solutions whether original or adapted that havedemonstrated sustainable success and delivered tangible benefits to businesses andthe economyinthe Western Cape. Atotal of 13 awards were bestowed across six categorieswhich included Core Industriesand Business,Workforce and HumanCapital andResearchand Development amongothers.

Winnersranged from asmallnon-profit social enterprise to large government departments, allrecognisedfor initiatives makingapositiveimpact onjob creation andeconomicprogress

Speakers includedCapeTown Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewisand Western Cape PremierAlanWinde JacquesMoolman,CapeChamber of Commerce and Industry president, said: “The awards are to recognise people who put themselves out there and have innovative thinking. It’s about businesses, organisations and government that create initiatives that better the society.” He saidthe awards aim to recognise innovation across all sectors, including business and government,that delivers a direct economic impact while also creating broader social benefits.

“I urge organisations, universities and

other governmentspheres to enter andbe recognised. There is innovation out there thatisnot always seen andshared and this is an opportunity to share it to the greater benefit to society andthe economy of SouthAfrica,” said Moolman

ACapeTown-based non-profit company (NPC),TakingCare of Business, wasone of four winners in the Core Industriesand Businesscategory.

The NPCredirects surplus productfrom over2 000 retail stores to help launch micro-enterprises.

Tracey Chambers, co-founder of Taking Care of Business (TCB) andGrow ECD, saidhaving yourwork recognised is a “special moment”.

“TCB is able to do this work because of thegenerous spirit of themanybusinesses thatdonatetheir excess stocktoour variousprogrammes(Resell, Repair, Remake). To date more than24million items have been diverted from landfill andthathas been used to start 8600 small businesses thatchange the trajectoryoffamilies.”

Other winners included The Bluebird Group SA, whichprovides door-to-door workforce transport. AndResearch and Development companyFluorobiotech, which produces recombinantproteins, the mostexpensive ingredients in medicines

and vaccine production.

TheSixty60, whichhas created over 18000 jobs, andthe V&A Waterfront’s new R230 million superyachtmarina development,were among the big-name winners. Addressingthe gathering, Hill-Lewis reaffirmedthe City’s commitment to creatingabusiness-friendly environment while congratulating the Cape Chamber for recognising businesses that contribute to economicgrowthand job creation.

TheEncounters South African International Documentary Film Festivaliscurrently on at the Labia Theatre andSter-Kinekor V&A Waterfrontuntil Sunday 14 June. Thefestival has arich selection of local and international documentary content. It spotlights 13 projects by Cape Townbased filmmakers, spanning adiverse range of short films and documentaries. These include APlace calledParadise, Amigo the Griot, Before They Sold the Sky, Bones, Concerto, Curtain Call, Die Lopende Ambulanse, Eyes to SeeFilmmaker, Her Khaltsha, Inyembezi Zendoda, Notes from the Underground, Talking to Family,and Wat was hie?

Thefestival also features on screen in two international documentaries, Tutu and Tristan Forever,both selected as part of the EncountersInternational Selection, with scenes filmed in and around Cape Town.

Tutu is acompelling portrait of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the fearless leader whose courage and compassion helped dismantle apartheid, transform the spirit of anation, and inspire generations around the world.

Tristan Forever tells the story of adoctor from Paris who maintained an enduring friendship with afisherman living on Tristan da Cunha, the most remote inhabited island on Earth. He returns one final time, determined to leave hisold life behind and make the island his permanent home.

This year’s festival will host the world premieres of four SouthAfrican documentary features, further highlighting the strengthand diversity of local storytelling at Encounters.

The full festival scheduleisavailable at www.encounters.co.za.

VDEshowstheir mettle,potential

The big talking point inSuper League Afixtures after Saturday 6 June were the two draws and the first point on the log for Van derStelEvergreens.

Tygerberg and SK-Walmers drew by 17 points at Florida Park, while Primrose and Helderberg shared the spoils 38 all.

Uni-Mil dominated the firsthalf against Vander Stel-Evergreens buthad to defend for dearlife when VDE came with alate surgeinthe second half, but Uni-Milstill claimeda54-37 victory.

What stood out about this fixture was the encouragement by Uni-Milhead coach and former Springbok centreAdrian Jacobs, who applauded VDE for their remarkable fighting spirit.

VDE scored fivetries for abonus point on the log but thepoint wasdeducted for a previous offence against False Bay.

Villager went to Green Pointand gave Hamlets amini-lesson by winning 36-22. Matieshad to play second fiddle against Durbellathome in Stellenbosch when

they went down 36-28

In the match between Kuils River and University of theWestern Cape (UWC), it wasthe battle of the Matroos brothers, EaganfromKuils River andGraigan from UWC, andthe home side won46-40 Franschhoek, under the coaching of formerSpringbok Coach Peter de Villiers, were given arugbylessonwhenthey were beaten by False Bay in Constantia by 5719.

In Super League B18was themagic number. BothHamediehs andBellville could only score 18 points each in their respective games against Belhar(20-18) andMacassar(21-18).

SuperLeagueBresults:

Young Peoples 40 All Saints 38 Goodwood 45 Vineyards 47 Collegians 26 CPUT 15 Belhar 20 Hamediehs 18 Macassar 21 Bellville 18

Hands andHeart37Hamlet21 NTK 33 Kraaifontein 35

HockeyMen’sNationsCupstarts

CapeTown is gearing uptohost the world’s top hockey nations after beingconfirmed as thevenue for the2025–26 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup. Thetournament kicksoff today (11 June) at the Hartleyvale Stadium in Observatoryand will conclude on to Saturday 20 June.

The South African HockeyAssociation said in astatement the prestigious contest forms part of the global competition structure of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and provides the winningnation withthe opportunity to be promoted to the 2026–27 FIH Hockey Pro League,the pinnacleofinternational hockeycompetition

The event will featureanoutstanding lineup of international teams including South Africa, NewZealand, France, Korea, Japan, Wales, Malaysia, Scotlandand Ireland.

Scotland earned their placethrough promotionvia the FIH HockeyNationsCup 2, while Ireland enterthe tournamentfollowing their participationinthe 2024–25 FIH Hockey Pro League season.

Thiswill mark the return of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup to South Africa, followingthe country’s successful hosting of the inaugural edition in Potchefstroom in 2022.

South Africa’s men’s teammadehistory by winningthe inaugural competition, and the opportunitytocompete on home soil once again addsfurther excitementtothe tournament.

Hosting theFIH HockeyMen’sNations Cup represents amajor milestone for South

African hockey,providing an opportunity tobringinternationalsport, tourism,and community engagement together in oneof the world’sgreat sporting cities.

The event willoffer significant commercialand branding opportunities fororganisations looking to alignwith international sport.

FIHPresident Tayyab Ikram expressed his gratitude to the Hockey Associations of South Africa

“Weare delighted to haveanoutstanding host nationand city forthis remarkable tournament.

“I’mexcited forthe thrilling matches and the fantastic atmospherethat willunfold, assomeofthe world’s top teams showcase theirtalentfor hockey fans around the globe.”

SA Hockey President DeonMorganwelcomed the opportunity forSouth Africa to host world-class internationalhockey again.

“Itgivesour national team the opportunity to compete against someofthe best teamsin the world on homesoil, while also showcasing the passion and strength of hockeyinour country

“Events like this inspire the next generationofplayers and demonstrate South Africa’s capability to host world-class internationalsport.”

Organisations interested in partneringwithSouth AfricanHockey for this historic eventare encouragedtocontact Marketing@Sahockey.co.zaor CEO@Sahockey.co.za