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scalating complaints over youths recklessly operating silent electric motorbikes along Dummer Street in Somerset West have reached boiling point, with local residents warning of inevitable accidents following a recent collision with a cyclist.

The intersection of Dummer and Aberdeen roads, adjacent to Aberdeen Park, has emerged as a key hotspot for free-wheeling. Resident Frans Brewis reported that groups of youngsters, aged 12 to 15, are frequently seen swerving between traffic and pedestrians at high speed. “The behaviour reported to our councillor has continued unabated and I would profess that it has got worse,” he said. “Those same youngsters have been seen picking friends up from the local school and carrying them without protective helmets down the road.”

Age is no barrier Mae Winzker proved age is no barrier to conservation, clearing invasive species at Paardevlei on Saturday (22 August). The young conservationist was among of locals who rolled up their sleeves for the third “hack” hosted by the Friends of Paardevlei. More photos on page 9. Photo: Tiffany Schultz Photography

DANGER HEIGHTENED Brewis said the silence of the electric bikes heightens the danger for unsuspecting motorists and park visitors, particularly during peak hours after 16:00 and over weekends. The issue has prompted urgent calls for parental intervention after a cyclist was involved in a collision in Dummer Road. Ward 15 councillor Gregory Peck urged parents to recognise the risks of allowing minors onto public roads with high-speed, power-assisted devices. Somerset West Neighbourhood Watch chairperson Mitch Barret

‘Free-wheeling invites collisions’

said the organisation regularly receives complaints from frustrated residents about e-bikes. “The bikes are used to hop on and off pavements, and are often used without lights at dusk,” he said. “We encourage parents to ensure their teenagers follow and respect the traffic bylaws and respect other road users.” Rob Quintas, Mayoral Committee member for Urban Mobility, said while the City of Cape Town supports low-emission transport through its Walking and Cycling Strategy, current national laws effectively restricted their use. “In terms of the Road Traffic Act, No 93 of 1996, e-scooters fall within the definition of a motor vehicle, yet they do not comply with current legislative requirements for licensing and roadworthiness for public roads,” he said. “Also, in terms of the Act pavements, are for the exclusive use of pedestrians and therefore not to be used by e-scooters, motorcycles or any other vehicle.” Quintas added that while the National Road Traffic Amendment Act, No 8 of 2024, introduces an “environmentally friendly vehicle” category for devices with speeds up to 45 km/h, it has not yet been proclaimed, creating a legal limbo at present. REGULATORY GAPS Regarding static enforcement at the Aberdeen Road intersection, Traffic Services spokesperson Kevin Jacobs highlighted the regulatory gaps. “National legislation currently

does not provide for regulation of e-scooters on public roads... Given the size of the metro, the volume of complaints and the many demands on our service, officers are not always able to respond immediately...” Jacobs advised residents and motorists to report active incidents directly to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700 with detailed information regarding the date, time and exact location so that officers can be dispatched. Further away, in Sea Point, the City is implementing a new management protocol on the Sea Point Promenade, capping e-scooter speeds at 8 km/h and giving pedestrians complete right of way. Roll-out begins with new signage by the end of August, accompanied by stricter enforcement. Under the updated rules single-rider limits will be strictly enforced and devices will be prohibited on grassed areas and at designated congestion points. Unpermitted rental operators have until September to comply with new licensing standards, with multi-departmental law enforcement teams deployed to issue fines or impound non-compliant vehicles. In Stellenbosch, GoNow e-scooters continue operating despite a municipal suspension notice issued over traffic-law ambiguities and safety concerns regarding underage riders earlier this year.

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Two killed in taxi violence

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Two men were shot and killed in Lwandle last Thursday (20 August) in the latest incident of ongoing taxi violence in the Helderberg. Sergeant Wesley Twigg, provincial police spokesperson, confirmed Lwandle police has registered two counts of murder after a shooting incident that claimed the lives of two men, aged 33 and 52. It occurred at 05:25 on the corner of Hlathi Drive and Private Road, Lwandle, where the men were shot and fatally wounded before the suspects fled the scene. “On their arrival on the scene. officers found one victim who was declared dead

on the scene by medical personnel, while the other was transported to a medical facility, but declared dead on arrival,” Twigg said. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation, but police believe the motive to be taxi-related. No arrests had been made and the suspects are yet to be arrested. The deadly incident follows a wave of taxi violence across the Helderberg since June, which saw shootings in Strand, Firgrove, Kleinvlei and Makhaza. In July three men were fatally shot in Lwandle over one weekend in violence linked to the ongoing taxi-route dispute between the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) and the Cape Organisation for

the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) (“Deadly taxi chaos erupts”, DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 8 July). Last month the Western Cape High Court handed suspended 90-day prison sentences to Codeta and 23 individuals for defying court orders prohibiting intimidation and interference on key public-transport routes between Khayelitsha and Somerset West, a decision welcomed by provincial mobility minister Isaac Sileku (“Taxis: Courts clamp down”, 29 July). The latest fatal incident comes just three weeks after the ruling. Lwandle police have urged anyone with any information on the shooting to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or report it anonymously via the MySAPS mobile app.

Strand Sekondêr betreur kind se dood Barend Williams Die diep bedroefde skoolgemeenskap van Strand Sekondêre Skool, leerders en personeel het verlede Woensdag (19Augustus) saamgekom om hulde te bring aan ’n gr.11-leerder wat die vorige dag tydens skoolure op die skoolterrein gesterf het. Die 17-jarige, wat op die skool se sosiale media slegs as “Tapiwa” identifiseer is, is blykbaar in die teenwoordigheid van medeleerders oorlede. Die doodsoorsaak kon nie bevestig word nie en ’n lykskouing moet nog uitgevoer word. Sersant Wesley Twigg, ’n provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, het bevestig die Strand-polisie het ’n geregtelike doodsondersoek geopen na aanleiding van

die voorval om 12:08 by die skool in Onverwachtweg. “Die omstandighede rakende die voorval word ondersoek en ’n lykskouing sal uitgevoer word om die doodsoorsaak te bepaal,” sê hy. Bronagh Hammond, ’n woordvoerder van die Wes-Kaapse onderwysdepartement, het bevestig die leerder is in een van die klaskamers oorlede. “Pas nadat die leerder ineengestort het, het die skool die betrokke gesondheidsowerhede vir ondersteuning gekontak,” sê Hammond. Die skool het toestemming verkry om vroeër te sluit om sy gemeenskap tyd te gun om te verwerk wat gebeur het. Die aankondiging oor die vroeë sluiting is op die skool se Facebook-bladsy gedeel. Lillian Albertyn, ’n burgerlike

koördineerder van die Strand-polisie se slagofferbemagtigingsprogram, het die gedenkTapiwa, die diens Woensdag saam graad 11-leerder met medevrywilligers wat op Dinsdag bygewoon om steuning 18 Augustus aan leerders en personeel by Strand Sete bied. “Die kinders was kondêre Skool gebroke ná wat gebeur oorlede is. het,” sê Albertyn. Sy sê leerders sowel as personeel het die gr.11-leerder as ’n stil en skaam seun, wat hulle baie sal mis, beskryf. Strand Sekondêr het op Facebook geskryf: “Dit is ’n baie moeilike en hartseer tyd vir ons skoolgemeenskap – veral vir die leerder se familie, vriende, klasmaats en onderwysers.”

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Local enterprises lauded The Helderberg has once again proven itself a powerhouse of local enterprise, with 16 businesses claiming podium finishes at the 2026 edition of the KFM Best of the Cape Awards. Hundreds of thousands of votes were cast across 30 categories with over 150 finalists, and when results were announced last Friday (21 August), the region walked away with five gold, seven silver and four bronze medals across 12 categories. GOLD WINNERS The Butcher & Son won the award for Best Biltong. Owner Danie Rossouw, a trained fleischmeister, has built a loyal following at his Audas Estate butchery in Somerset West. The Butcher & Son sources free-range meat from local farms and won a two-star Great Taste Award for its traditional biltong earlier this year, and was named AfriForum Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023. Vergelegen Wine Estate won the award for Best Wine Farm Experience. The 326-year-old Somerset West estate is a Provincial Heritage Site with 18 restored gardens. The award follows Vergelegen winning Best Merlot at the 2026 Fine Wine Awards. Elgin Railway Market was named Best Market. Housed in a 1940s apple warehouse, the market is a steampunk-meets-art-deco marvel in Elgin. The Best Hairdresser award went to 178 on Mane. Founder Sinead Cuthill’s upmarket salon at 178 Main Road, Somerset West, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. Chanice & Chicks Beauty Parlour was named the Best Beautician. Founded by Chanice Linnen in March 2020, the Caledon Street parlour has grown from a small salon into a full-service spa.

SILVER WINNERS Seven silver medals rounded out a strong showing. Four Gents Barbershop on Somerset West’s Main Road took silver for Best Barber. Houw Hoek Farm Stall, a family institution on the Elgin Valley pass since 1980, claimed silver for Best Farm Stall. Lourensford Market on the historic Lourensford Wine Estate earned silver for Best Market, making the Helderberg the only region with two markets on the podium. BounceBack Bungee Fitness in Gants Centre took silver for Best Place to Sweat. Sage & Thyme on Caledon Street earned silver for Best Breakfast Spot. Gordon’s Bay favourite Grille Shack added silver for Best Pet Friendly Restaurant, a three-time gold winner. Weirdough, the Argentine-inspired bakery in Lion’s Square took silver for Best Bakery. BRONZE WINNERS Four bronze medals completed the Helderberg’s podium. Fabiano Hair, operating from the Imibala Centre on Bright Street, Audas Estate, took bronze for Best Hairdresser – meaning all three medals in that category went to Somerset West salons. 96 Winery Road Restaurant, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, earned bronze for Best Date Night Restaurant. The Zandberg Farm restaurant remains a winelands stalwart. Triggerfish Brewing, based in Paardevlei since April 2011, took bronze for Best Local Craft Beer. The taproom serves staples like Sweetlips Blonde Ale alongside seasonal specials. Bäckerei, the German artisan sourdough bakery in Somerset West, claimed bronze for Best Bakery. It specialises in sourdough breads, pretzels and pastries. Its bronze, alongside Weirdough’s silver, gives Somerset West two of the top three bakeries.

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Yaseen at the top! The DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette’s editorial team were among the country’s top community journalists honoured at the 2025 AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards in Pretoria on Friday evening (21 August).

articles from across the Helderberg. It included residents’ concerns about a derelict problem building in Bridgewater, Somerset West, which had become a hotspot for criminal activities, the proposed establishment of a city improvement district in Gordon’s The annual awards Bay; sewerage concerns ceremony brought South linked to the upgrade of Africa’s community press the Geelsloot Ponds in together and are preSomerset West; a commusented by the Forum of nity meeting focusing on Community Journalists the upgrade of the Faure (FCJ) and AVBOB as the Wastewater Treatment headline partner with Works; and a detailed other sponsors, including article looking at the Novus Media, Caxton Yaseen Gaffar (right) of DistrictMail & rapid expansion of the Local Media and StellenHelderberg Gazette won the municipal Helderberg compared to bosch University. and local government reporting catethe general state of infraA total of 602 entries gory at the 2025 AVBOB FCJ Excellence structure in the basin. were received for the Awards. With him is Esmé Smit, general “Yaseen Gaffar’s solid competition, which recog- manager of Novus Media, publisher of municipal reporting nises work published last the local newspaper. focused on issues that year. would affect several Yaseen Gaffar won top honours in the residents. Generally good work of a high category for municipal and local governstandard. The finer details were highlightment reporting. The judges’ feedback mened in his articles,” the judges wrote. tioned that municipal reporting remains Apart from his overall category win, Gafone of the most important responsibilities far also placed among the top 10 for sports of community newspapers. reporting, placing sixth. “Entries [submitted] demonstrated Jamey Gordon, news editor of Districta clear understanding of the role local Mail & Helderberg Gazette, was also among journalism plays in promoting transparthe finalists in the sports and general phoency and accountability,” they said on the tograhy categories. She took seventh place category and submitted entries. for her sports-writing portfolio and ninth “The strongest submissions tackled isplace for her portfolio of general photos. sues that have a direct impact on residents’ Barend Williams was also recognised daily lives, including governance, service for his portfolio of news photos, claiming delivery, infrastructure and local politics.” fourth place in the news photography Gaffar’s portfolio included a range of category.

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Saak oor gemartelde hond uitgestel Die Gordonsbaaise inwoner Mauritz Rossouw, wat daarvan beskuldig word dat hy glo ’n hond doodgemartel het, het op Dinsdag 4 Augustus weer in die Strand-landdroshof verskyn. Die saak is tot Dinsdag 17 November uitgestel. Die hofverskyning volg nadat Rossouw op 3 April 2024 in

verband met die beweerde voorval, wat by ’n huis in die Van Ryneveld-woonbuurt afgespeel het en deur ’n ooggetuie op video vasgevang is, in die plaaslike hof verskyn het (“Hond doodgemartel,” DistriksPos & Helderberg Gazette, 10 April 2024). Die beeldmateriaal wys hoe die troeteldier genaamd Olof glo met

’n tou gewurg en met ’n kombers gesmoor word. Olof is na die dierewelsynsvereniging geneem, waar dié rifrug-boerboel-kruising amptelik dood verklaar is. Rossouw het op 10 April 2024 die eerste keer op aanklagte van wreedheid teenoor diere verskyn. Die saak is sedertdien vir pleit en verhoor uitgestel.

Members of the ANC Women’s League gathered outside the Strand Magistrates’ Court on Friday 14 August to support the alleged victim and voice concerns over a teacher accused of GBV being allowed back in the classroom. Photo: Barend Williams

GBV accused back in school

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The ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) in Lwandle has raised alarm over a primary school teacher accused of gender-based violence being allowed to return to work while facing criminal charges. ANCWL members gathered at the Strand Magistrates’ Court to show support for the alleged victim and voice concerns about the teacher’s return when the accused reappeared in the dock on Friday 14 August. Phumla Mpotulo, branch secretary of the ANC in Ward 86, questioned why the teacher was allowed back to teach impressionable young girls and the precedent this sets for his learners. “If he is affecting adult women in society and then he goes and serves in the school where we have young girls, we are really concerned about that,” said Mpotulo. Chwayita Bhuqa, a member of the ANCWL and the school’s governing body, said they tried to prevent the teacher’s return. “We were worried about the safety of the children, but the provincial education department said because the incident did not take place at school, he would be allowed back,” explained Bhuqa. The teacher faces charges of housebreaking, malicious damage to property, contravention of a protection order and assault relating to a 33-year-old woman with whom he had been in an 11-month relationship (“Local teacher in the dock in Strand,” DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 20 May). He was apparently granted

R500 bail in the first case in May and R300 bail in the second case. The department previously stated the teacher was not suspended as the matter is domestic in nature and unrelated to the school environment. Departmental spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed the department learned of the bail outcome after the school informed the department’s Labour Relations directorate on Monday 27 July. The teacher resumed teaching on Monday 3 August. Hammond said that because his bail conditions did not prohibit him from returning to work, the decision was made in consultation with the Labour Relations Directorate to allow him to resume duty. “[The teacher] remains an employee of the Western Cape Education Department, and no finding has been made by a court of law regarding the charges against him,” said Hammond. Asked whether parents were informed of the decision, Hammond stated the department does not generally comment publicly on confidential personnel matters but confirmed the department has engaged with the school. “The department understands that allegations relating to gender-based violence are matters of serious public concern,” she said. “At the same time, the department is required to act within the law and to respect due process.” Hammond said the department has received no formal complaints regarding the teacher’s return to school. The case has been postponed to Friday 11 September.

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Bins still treasure trove for baboons Yaseen Gaffar

contract, locals allege conditions have not improved. An escalating feud over overResponding to the complaint, flowing roadside bins along Department of Operational scenic Clarence Drive (R44) Support director Jandré Bakker has reached a tipping point, rejected calls for more frequent with local conservationists refuse collections, citing fiscal accusing the provincial and operational limits. Department of Infrastructure “We are a road authority and of failing to uphold public the main aim is to maintain The new lid designs commitments to protect moour road infrastructure, of appear functionally torists and native wildlife. identical to mechanisms which litter picking and cleaning is only one aspect,” Bakker local baboons have alThe coastal pass between stated, noting that maintenance ready cracked, activists Gordon’s Bay and Rooiels cuts must cover a metropolitan netclaim. through the Kogelberg Biowork exceeding 600 km. sphere, a sensitive ecological Bakker attributed much corridor now marred by accessible waste of the bin damage to human vandalism (“Overflowing bins are endangering R44’s rather than animal wear. He confirmed baboons, claims Rooiels conservancy,” the department has custom-designed new DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 18 Febanti-baboon lids, with an initial batch of 10 ruary). rolling out before the end of August. A June audit by the Rooiels Conservancy Provincial officials also agreed to trial identified 23 bins with missing lids or brothe conservancy’s preferred “no-bin” proken baboon-proof catches. The persistent posal along select stretches of the route. food reward regularly draws baboon troops The conservancy remains cautious, to the road, creating traffic hazards and noting the new lid designs appear functionhabituating the animals to human refuse. ally identical to mechanisms baboons have The conservancy lodged a formal comalready cracked. Activists are demanding a plaint with Tertius Simmers, provincial demonstration of the design’s effectiveness minister of Infrastructure, on Monday 10 before full installation. August, pointing to a pledge made during a To maintain momentum ahead of the CapeTalk broadcast in February. municipal elections on Wednesday 4 Simmers assured the public that once a November, the conservancy launched the new road contractor began in April, existOPPAD mobile app, encouraging motorists ing bins would be properly maintained and to photograph and map broken bins and emptied, alongside a broader review of the foraging wildlife along Clarence Drive to waste strategy. But four months into the build public pressure.

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THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN’S APPROVAL OF THE 2026/27 ADJUSTMENTS BUDGET Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 26 of the Municipal Budget and Reporting Regulations, 2008, read with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, and the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003, that the documents relating to the City’s 2026/27 Adjustments Budget, approved at Council on 20 August 2026, are available for perusal on the City of Cape Town’s website at www.capetown.gov.za/budget.

Attention shifts to policing in GB Barend Williams Three months after exposing critical under-resourcing at Lwandle Police Station, member of Provincial Parliament Benedicta van Minnen has turned her attention to Gordon’s Bay, where detectives operate from a house instead of a proper station.

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Van Minnen, the DA’s Western Cape spokesperson for Police Oversight and Community Safety, and Ward 100 councillor Sean Stacey, visited the coastal police station on Monday 17 August following a promise she had made to Stacey. “The need to have oversight at the police station is to ensure it gives the best possible service to the community of Gordon’s Bay,” she related. Gordon’s Bay has the smallest precinct population in the Helderberg at 23 407 people according to the 2022 census, but Ward 100, which the station primarily serves, grew from 37 984 residents in 2011 to 47 879 in 2022, a 26% increase (“Police under pressure,” DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 8 July). Van Minnen said Gordon’s Bay police identified property crime and gender-based violence as the leading crime concerns, while during the summer season the uptick in theft out of motor vehicles, particularly at Dappat se Gat, is also a pressing issue. At Lwandle, which Van Minnen visited in June, she found 17 detectives carrying 141 cases each and an officer-to-resident ratio of one to 926 (“Lwandle’s policing shortfalls exposed,” 10 June). At Gordon’s Bay, Van Minnen was met by a different set of challenges. “They clearly have a maintenance problem, with some of their buildings being heritage buildings. There is no space for the detectives who are housed in a house in Dennehof Road,” Van Minnen said. She said space is a concern and that the ideal solution would be for the vacant old post office site next to the station to be used, adding that this would possibly

Sergeant Jeremiah Naidoo discusses overcrowded holding cells and infrastructure challenges with Sean Stacey and Benedicta van Minnen.

Ward 100 councillor Sean Stacey and MPP Benedicta van Minnen conducted an inspection at Gordon’s Bay Police Station on Monday 17 August.

address the homeless issue that has arisen at the side. The old post office building belongs to Telkom. Van Minnen believes the building must be better used and has undertaken to rectify the situation. “I have met with Telkom management in the past, to no avail,” Stacey said. “We are hoping to try to drive this issue through the national minister of communications.” Van Minnen also found that the holding cells at the station are used to accommodate those arrested in the Lwandle precinct as this station’s cells are under-capacitated. However, this shift has led to the Gordon’s Bay cells being overcrowded. She also pointed out that the case load at Gordon’s Bay was just over 100 per detective. “That is too high in terms of national standards, but better than most stations,” Van Minnen explained. However, for her the biggest issue at Gordon’s Bay was that the public expected police to take a more active role in bylaw enforcement. “This is the job of the City of Cape Town’s Metro Police, Law Enforcement and Traffic Services,” Van Minnen pointed out, adding that while there were five Metro Police officers allocated to Ward 100. However, there are many demands on the officers’ services in other parts of the ward, which includes parts of Strand, so they cannot spend all their time in the beach area. On a positive note, Van Minnen was satisfied with other aspects of the Gordon’s Bay station, believing the ratio of officers to residents is “relatively okay”, while station commander Captain Adré Delport reported the station’s vehicle capacity is adequate. Once her visit was over Van Minnen concluded: “Lwandle is in a critical situation and needs a new station. Gordon’s Bay is old and has heritage limitations, but is not in a critical state.”

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Vuiste klap weer Barend Williams Die Hoërskool Hottentots-Holland (HHH) ondersoek ’n voorval nadat toeskouers tydens ’n rugbywedstryd op die veld gestorm en ’n speler die skeidsregter aangeval het. Bronagh Hammond, ’n woordvoerder vir die provinsiale onderwysdepartement, het gesê toeskouers het op Saterdag 15Augustus tydens die o.19A-wedstryd tussen HHH en die Hoërskool De Kuilen twee keer die veld betree en in twiste met spelers betrokke geraak. ’n HHH-speler het na bewering ook die skeidsregter fisiek gekonfronteer. Die wedstryd is in Kuilsrivier gespeel tydens die vyfde jaarlikse interskole tussen die skole, waartydens seuns- en meisiespanne in rugby, netbal en ander sportsoorte meegeding het. Die interskole het die grootste deel van die dag positief verloop voordat dinge tydens die eerstespanrugbywedstryd bederf is. “Hierdie gedrag word as onaanvaarbaar beskou,” het Hammond gesê en bevestig geen ernstige beserings is aangemeld nie. Die skeidsregter is ook nie beseer nie. Francois Fouché, die hoof van HHH, het Maandag 17 Augustus ’n verklaring via die skool se Facebook-bladsy uitgereik om die voorval te bespreek. “Geen wedstryd tussen twee spanne behoort te eindig soos wat die rugbywedstryd Saterdag geëindig het nie – veral nie by ’n opvoedkundige instelling nie.” Fouché het die toeskouers se gedrag as teleurstellend bestempel en ’n beroep op volwassenes gedoen om ’n beter voorbeeld vir die leerders te stel. “Skeidsregters sal foute maak. Ons, as afrigters en spelers, moet leer om dit op ’n respekvolle wyse op die speelveld te hanteer.” Fouché het bevestig dat die skool die

saak ondersoek en beslissend sal optree teen die speler en ander wat “die skool se naam in oneer gebring het”. Hy het ouers verseker die jaarlikse winter-interskole met De Kuilen sal voortgaan, maar het gesê die skool werk reeds aan maatreëls om spelersveiligheid te verbeter. Hammond het beklemtoon dat die departement enige gedrag veroordeel wat die veiligheid van leerders, amptenare, personeel of toeskouers by skoolsportbyeenkomste ondermyn. Die departement se standpunt is dat skolesport die waardes moet voorleef wat skole by leerders wil vestig, soos respek, dissipline, sportmanskap en verantwoordelike burgerskap. “Hoewel skole veilige en positiewe sportomgewings bevorder, deel alle toeskouers ’n verantwoordelikheid om hulself gepas te gedra en hierdie waardes tydens wedstryde te handhaaf,” het Hammond gesê. Die voorval is die derde ernstige soortgelyke voorval by ’n skoolrugbywedstryd in Augustus. Tydens die jaarlikse derby tussen die hoërskole Fairmont en The Settlers op Saterdag 1Augustus by Fairmont in Durbanville het die skeidsregter die wedstryd gestaak nadat ’n Fairmontspeler na bewering ’n rassistiese belediging teenoor ’n speler van The Settlers gebruik het (“Rugby match in high school interschools stopped after ‘K-word’,” NovaNews, 3 Augustus). Hammond bevestig dié tugproses is nog nie afgehandel nie en die departement wag op die uitslag van die verhoor en ondersoek. Op dieselfde dag is ’n Virseker Noordvaalbeker-wedstryd tussen die hoërskole Menlopark en Dr EG Jansen in Pretoria gestaak nadat ’n grootskaalse bakleiery waarby ouers en leerders betrokke was, uitgebreek het (“Noordvaal vow action after shocking schools rugby violence,” NovaNews, 3 Augustus).

Deputy mayor walks the talk with second shoe donation Parents in Strand can breathe easier as Cape Town’s deputy mayor, Eddie Andrews, donated shoes to local learners for the second time. Chantal Cerfontein, Subcouncil 8 chairperson and Ward 85 councillor, handed over the shoes on Andrews’ behalf. Last year, Andrews’ Soles for Souls campaign, which has provided 42 200 pairs to children who cannot afford footwear, donated to learners from Lwandle and Strand schools (“Deputy mayor’s on a sole mission,” DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 1 October 2025). “Thank you to the deputy mayor for reaching out,” said Cerfontein, adding that instead spending funds on much-needed school shoes, parents will now be able to buy other uniform items. Pictured with Cerfontein (centre) during the schools shoes’ delivery are Almaaz Apollis and Raeesha Rose, alongside their mothers Aisha Daggie and Aesha Rose.

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Hospice appeals for help Most people picture hospice care as nursing care that happens in the home, and for the majority of patients, that is exactly right. But Helderberg Hospice also has a support centre – and it is one of the most misunderstood areas of the service. The Helderberg Hospice Support Centre is a short-term, specialist in-patient facility in Somerset West. Patients are admitted for a defined period and then return to the comfort of their home for further care. The support centre is a focused space for three specific needs: managing pain and

other symptoms that have become difficult to deal with at home, giving exhausted families a planned period of respite, and providing dedicated end-of-life care when that is what a family chooses. The Helderberg Hospice Support Centre is a 10-bed facility with 24-hour nursing care. Registered nurses, enrolled nurses and carers see to patients’ needs, while social workers are available to support both patients and their loved ones. To support patients who may not have the means but need the care of the support centre, Helderberg Hospice asks the community to help with the following necessi-

ties: adult nappies, essential oils for an oil burner; Organics shampoo and conditioner to wash sheepskin fleeces which help care for patients’ skin; automatic washing powder; tissues and wet wipes; microwavable bean bags; lubricant gel; and bedsocks and beanies. Donations can be dropped at the hospice’s shops (150 Main Road, Somerset West, or 50 Fagan Street, Strand) or at Helderberg Hospice, 21 Old Stellenbosch Road, Somerset West. For more information about the support centre, and hospice and palliative care, contact Helderberg Hospice directly on 021 852 4608.

Reaching out to NPO On Tuesday 4 August, Rejane van der Grijp, Mieke MacDonald and Gayle Boon of the Helderberg Rotary Anns handed over goods valued at R4 800 to Reach for Recovery. The Somerset West-based NPO provides free emotional and practical support to breast-cancer patients and their families. Run mostly by volunteers, who are also cancer survivors, the group helps newly diagnosed patients cope with treatment, recovery and life after cancer.

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Council rewards long service Chantal Cerfontein, Stuart Pringle and Xolani Sotashe have been honoured by the City of Cape Town for their years of service to the Helderberg. At an event held last Thursday (20 August), the three councillors were among those recognised for long-standing dedication to their communities and local government. Cerfontein, current Subcouncil 8 chairperson, was one of 20 councillors to receive the title of Alderwoman. The title of alderman/alderwoman is awarded to councillors who have served 20 years or more in local government, or who have accumulated 20 points through various leadership roles, including service as a councillor, committee chairperson, Mayoral Committee member, mayor, deputy mayor, speaker or chief whip. Aldermanship is conferred for life and Cerfontein was presented with a lapel badge and medal with a neck ribbon at the ceremony. Alderman Stuart Pringle and Alderman Xolani Sotashe were recognised for over two decades of service to the Helderberg, both having served for 26 years. Long-service awards were presented to councillors who have served the City, its council and its residents for 20 years or more. “These years of service represent far more than a number. They represent decades of engagement with communities, difficult decisions, changing, often challenging circumstances and a sustained commitment to the responsibilities entrusted to elected representatives,” said council speaker Alderwoman Felicity Purchase. They were among 11 councillors rec-

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Twenty councillors celebrate receiving aldermanship and -womanship at a City of Cape Town ceremony on Thursday 20 August.

ognised for long service, representing a combined 284 years of service across the municipality. At the ceremony Alderman Clive Justus was named Councillor of the Year for 2026. He has served the City for 38 years, leading various committees and serving as a Mayoral Committee member and portfolio committee chairperson, while mentoring younger councillors. Purchase said the awards serve as a reminder of the importance of recognising dedicated public service. “On behalf of the City, I extend my sincere congratulations to every recipient. Their collective contribution has helped shape our council and our city, and their service deserves our respect and appreciation,” she said.

Subcouncil 8 chairperson Chantal Cerfontein (second from left) celebrates receiving her alderwomanship alongside mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, City manager Lungelo Mbandazayo and speaker Felicity Purchase.

Friends of Paardevlei held their third environmental “hack” on Saturday 22 August, with 15 volunteers removing invasive vegetation from the vlei. The revived group targeted Patterson’s curse (Echium plantagineum) and blue lupins (Lupinus angustifolius) in its ﬁrst hack of the year, following two events last year. Chairperson Tiffany Schultz said invasive species around the vlei’s entrance were signiﬁcantly reduced during the community action. The initiative, organised with the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management branch, aims to protect the area’s ecological integrity and pave the way for nature-reserve status. Pictured (from left) are Alison Lombard, Elma Pollard, Riel Tredoux, Neil Hoy, Arthur Dickinson and Beth Schultz standing proudly behind a pile of Patterson’s curse and blue lupins.

Alison Lombardtosses invasive species that threaten indigenous plants,soil health and wildlife,demonstrating whyhacks are essential for maintainingbiodiversity.

Chairperson Tiffany Schultz tackles invasive species as the group works toward their dream, though City subdivision procedures mean the official opening won’t happen until early next year.

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Dankie aan al die vroue as Spur humming late at night versorgers by Huis Altena Briewe van ons lesers | Letters from our readers

I am writing in the hope of bringing urgent attention to an ongoing issue that has severely disrupted the peace and well-being of residents living along Beach Road in Gordon’s Bay. For the past couple of months, nearby residents have been subjected to persistent, intrusive noise originating from a chimney-type structure, presumably part of the extraction system, at the local Spur restaurant. What began as a minor nuisance has escalated into a daily trial. The relentless mechanical humming, roaring and vibration continue unabated throughout operating hours and late into the night. Living in Gordon’s Bay should offer a quality coastal lifestyle, not the constant drone of noisy mechanical equipment. Despite this issue persisting for months, no effective steps seem to have been taken to dampen the sound, fit proper acoustic baffles, or address what is a clear noise nuisance under municipal health and environmental bylaws. While we fully support local commercial enterprises and understand the operational needs of a busy restaurant, business success should not come at the direct expense of the health, sleep and peace of mind of surround-

ing residents. I urge the management of Spur in Gordon’s Bay and the property owners to take immediate responsibility by inspecting, repairing or installing sound-attenuation measures on the structure. Should the problem persist, I hope City of Cape Town Law Enforcement will step in to enforce local compliance. We simply want our peaceful environment restored. Frustrated Gordon’s Bay resident, EMAIL Herman, manager at Sunset Bay Spur, responds: “Thank you for reaching out to us. We are mindful of our role in Gordon’s Bay and of the need to respect neighbouring residents. We work closely with local representatives and, until this concern was raised, had not received any direct complaints about noise from our operations. The restaurant’s extraction system is fitted with silencers and is subject to ongoing maintenance. “Following the concern raised, our experts are evaluating the system, including its noise levels and will implement any necessary measures. We are committed to maintaining open engagement and managing our operations responsibly for both our guests and the community.”

Senior burger vol lof vir Helderberg-hospitaal Ek wil graag die bestuur en personeel van die Helderberg-hospitaal bedank vir die uitstekende diens en sorg met my onlangse besoek. Daar word so gou gekritiseer, maar weinig word goeie diens geprys. Vanaf my aankoms by hospitaal was almal professioneel – van die sekuriteit tot diegene by die ontvangs. Ek, as senior

burger, is met respek en deernis behandel. Hiermee betuig ek my opregte dank aan julle almal. Dankie vir jul onbaatsugtige toewyding en harde werk. Julle almal is ’n ware aanwins vir die hospitaal. I salute you all. Meloney Youd, MACASSAR

In hierdie Vrouemaand wil ek graag die spesiale vroue by Huis Altena in Strand, bedank vir hulle omgee en sorg. My waardering lê diep vir elke dierbare vrou wat na die gryskoppies in Huis Altena omsien. My dankie voel nietig en skraal, maar dit kom uit my hart. Ek sê groot dankie aan Suster Heyman en haar spanne by die versorgingseenheid. Dit sluit in die vroue in die kombuis, wat altyd sorg vir kos, tee en koffie en ’n koekie; die skoonmakers, wat die eenheid so mooi skoon hou; en Melda, wat nooit kla oor al die wasgoed nie. My dank gaan ook uit aan me. Snygans en Danelle in die kantoor. Hul hulp en bystand word baie diep waardeer.

En laaste, maar gewis nie die minste nie, wil ek ook dankie sê aan die twee vroue by sekuriteit, wat altyd getrou aan diens is – met ’n glimlag, al is die ure lank en al is dit soms baie koud. Suster Heyman en haar engele hanteer moeilike omstandighede met soveel grasie en soveel omgee. I am in awe of your dedication and care. Ek bewonder dié vroue wat altyd professioneel is en hul moeilike werk met ’n omgeehart en soveel deernis hanteer. Jul konstante positiewe houding in soms uiters moeilike omstandighede gaan nie ongesiens verby nie. Dankie vir al die harde werk en omgee. Ek is ewig dankbaar. Liëtta Swanepoel, E-POS

Taxi drivers boss the road How long is it going to take road users, general public, commuters, pedestrians and nearby residents of Somerset West to complain in [large] numbers to the traffic authorities about the wreckless and dangerous behaviour, about the utter gall of deviance of the traffic laws and rules of the taxi drivers at the Somerset West Public Transport Interchange (PTI) near the Vineyard Shopping Centre in Somerset West? Recently I was a victim of their vicious and vindictive behaviour at the intersection of Andries Pretorius and Lourens streets, where a taxi driver skipped the red traffic lights and almost knocked me over, all the while smiling at me while doing so!

This is not the first time this has happened to me and other pedestrians or road users crossing the road at this intersection, which is at the exit and entry points of the PTI. Or are we as a society waiting for a fatality to occur at this intersection before we do something about it? The residents in the area near to the PTI also live in constant fear because of the volatile situation around taxis. The threat of violence hangs like a dark cloud over this area because of the PTI occupants’ dangerous behaviour. How long is Somerset West going to wait for the first fatality before we act? Emmy Holliday, SOMERSET WEST

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Briewe van ons lesers | Letters from our readers

Letter to ‘Blue Waters’ developer This letter is written not out of malice, but out of disappointment. When you purchased the property beside ours, you undoubtedly saw an opportunity. You saw plans, budgets, profits and a successful development. What you may never have stopped to consider is that, beyond the boundary walls, there were already families living their lives (“Bahari Blue Waters to be demolished,” DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 17 June). Our homes are not simply assets on a balance sheet. They are places where we have invested decades of our lives. They are where we have raised families, celebrated milestones, sought peace and expected to enjoy the quiet comfort that comes from living in an established neighbourhood. For weeks, that peace has been replaced by relentless disruption. It will doubtless continue for months. The buildings you plan to erect will completely isolate us from our visual surroundings and destroy our sense of place and our well-being. You have not devoted one second to reflect on what the impact would be on those living adjacent to your development. Our experience of decades has now been taken from us and sold to newcomers. It did not have to be this way. Relatively minor changes would

have offset the intrusion while still being profitable. Many of us have endured continuous noise, vibration, dust, heavy machinery and the anxiety that accompanies them. Some have watched cracks appear in paving and concrete; others have experienced doors that suddenly no longer close properly. Whether every problem can ultimately be attributed to the construction is for experts to determine. What cannot be disputed is that our concerns have been genuine, consistent and worthy of being heard. Yet what has perhaps been the most troubling aspect of this entire experience has not been the construction itself, but the absence of empathy. Not once have you sought to understand what this experience has been like for those living around you. Not once have you invited meaningful dialogue with your neighbours. Concerns have been met with silence, dismissal or indifference, leaving many with the impression that the people most affected by your project simply do not matter. Development is not inherently wrong. Communities evolve. New homes are built. Progress is part of life. But progress should never come at the expense of basic decency.

There is a profound difference between having the legal right to develop land and exercising that right with respect for those whose lives your decisions inevitably affect. Good developments are measured not only by their profitability or architectural merit, but also by the consideration shown to neighbouring residents throughout the process. One day this project will be finished. The machinery will leave. The houses will be sold. Commissions will have been earned and profits realised. What will remain is your reputation and what you did to our neighbourhood. Money is temporary. Every one of us, regardless of our wealth or success, eventually leaves this world behind. What endures is how we treated other people while we were here. That is the legacy; our children inherit far more than any financial estate. I hope that, before embarking on your next development, you will pause and ask a simple question: “Have we treated the people whose lives we are about to disrupt with the dignity, respect and consideration that we would hope to receive ourselves?” If this letter prompts even a moment of reflection, then it will have served its purpose. Desirée Harding, SOMERSET WEST

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Groot makietie by musiekfees Om 50 studente in ’n Volkswagen Beetle te druk, was dalk jare gelede ’n groot uitdaging. Maar laat ’n mens maar sê: Dis ’n makliker taak as om die byna 50 musiekproduksies van die Toyotamusiekfees by vanjaar se Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees in een asem te probeer noem. Die gewilde opelugkonserte by die Jan Marais-park in Stellenbosch bring families en feesmaats onder die sterrehemel bymekaar. Zaan Sonnekus en Tashé met Sossi, Booshle G. met Tatum Tides, Spoegwolf met Van Der Aven en Jeremy Loops met Tessi Nandi bring van Woensdag 7 tot Saterdag 10 Oktober die vibes en die klank. Die hekke maak om 17:00 oop – kom vroeg en kuier saam. Jazz-liefhebbers kan weer uitsien na ’n vol jazz-program by die Konserve-program by die buitelug-amfiteater van die Universiteit Stellenbosch Konservatorium. Dis die tuiste van ’n reeks musiekkonserte waar bekende jazzmusikante soos Buddy Wells, die Ramon Alexander-trio, Sibabalwe Gobe-Gysman, Melisizwe Plaatjie, Heinrich Frans en die Andrew Ford-trio sal optree. Net daarna volg die Afterpaartie-program, wat deur Schalk Joubert saamgestel word. Hy bring van sy vriende en beste musici in die land bymekaar. Dis die perfekte laatnagkuierplek om ná die dag se vol program te kom litte losmaak of te ontspan. Die Albert Frost-trio, die Papier Family Band, Nick Turner, die Robin Auld-trio en die World Peace-ensemble is van die sterre

op Schalk se sterbelaaide program. Amanda Strydom vier haar 70ste (ja, kan jy glo!) saam met die Kaapstad Filharmoniese Orkes in ’n vertoning wat een vir die boeke gaan wees met Sewentig, nog lewendig op Dinsdag 6 Oktober om 19:00. Anton Goosen dien alle gerugte van oud en koud die nekslag toe met Magtig, kyk wie’s 80. Hy bring sy vriende soos Coenie de Villiers, Schalk Joubert, Churchil Naude, Akkedis, Lize Swart, Loukmaan Adams en vele meer na die jolige partytjie op 7Oktober om 19:00. Vusi Mahlasela, Jak de Priester, Glaskas, Joshua na die reën, Elvis Blue, Coffee Snobs, Karin Hougaard, Koos van der Merwe, Bianca Flanders en Dean Balie in Prima!, en vele meer is op die Toyotamusiekfees-program. Kaartjies verkoop só goed – selfs ekstra vertonings is geskeduleer vir Stille vuur met Coenie de Villiers, Deon Meyer, Mauritz Lotz en Frieda van den Heever op Maandag 4 Oktober om 18:30 en Plektrum met Mauritz Lotz op Saterdag 3 Oktober om 11:00. Ná drie jaar is Jan Blohm op 3Oktober om 20:00 weer terug by die Daisy Jonesteater, en hierdie keer bring hy die hele band saam vir ’n volbloed- rock show. Louis Mhlanga, ’n reus van die Afrikakitaar – bygestaan deur ’n vol band – is vir slegs een aand op 7 Okotber by die Daisy Jones-teater om 20:00 deel die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees. Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees duur van 3 tot 11 Oktober. Die volledige program is op www.woordfees.co.za.

Help young readers become leaders! Donations of children’s reading books are trickling in for DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette’s Readers are Leaders campaign. The newspaper is calling on the community to help put books in the hands of children who need them most. The community-driven initiative, running from August to October, aims to build a library at a deserving school or educare centre in the basin. The concept is simple but powerful: readers nominate a school or educare centre in need of a library; the community rallies behind the cause by donating children’s books, and local businesses lend their support through contributions. At the end of October the DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette team will roll their sleeves up and build a fully stocked library at the winning school. Donations can be dropped off at the newspaper’s office at 37 Mynhardt Street, Gants Centre or collection can be arranged by calling 021 841 4261. To nominate a worthy beneﬁciary, send an email to tasmin.cupido@novusmedia.co.za.

Bundel dra Strandse stories Strand het baie stories om te vertel – en nou is 41 van daardie stories saamgebring in een besondere boek, Die Strand – Stories en Staaltjies. Die bundel het onlangs verskyn en is ’n unieke versameling stories, gedigte, staaltjies en herinneringe – alles geskryf deur gewone mense met ’n besondere liefde vir Strand. Die boek, saamgestel deur Anita Stander, Udine Joubert en Tanya O’Connor, neem lesers terug na Strand van lank gelede, herinner jou aan sorgvrye jeugjare en vakansies, vertel hoe verskillende mense die dorp en sy mense beleef – en bring selfs ’n meermin se verhaal na die bladsye. Van nostalgie en humor tot persoonlike herinneringe en verbeelding, hierdie boek het iets vir elke Strand-liefhebber. Die projek, aangebied deur Kwarts Uitgewers en Sunset Books in samewerking met O’Connor, het ten doel om plaaslike skrywers die geleentheid te bied om hul stories in gepubliseerde formaat te beleef – en om seker te maak dat die kuns en genot van stories vertel nie verlore gaan nie. Die Strand – Stories en Staaltjies word hierdie Saterdag (29 Augustus) om 14:00 by Sunset Books in Kusweg bekend gestel.

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Fruit guru retiring but still helping After a quarter of a century of service to Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, Henk Griessel officially picked his last fruit, retiring at the end of last month following a career that has left an indelible mark on the deciduous fruit industry. However, true to form, the Somerset West local will not completely disappear, as he will remain with Tru-Cape on contract to lend his expertise to an industry he has spent a lifetime building. Griessel’s path into fruit was never straightforward. Raised in Cape Town, he originally dreamed of studying marine biology, but a bursary from the Deciduous Fruit Board set him on a different course. “When I started, I knew nothing,” he recalled of the early days – an admission that belies the decades of expertise that followed. That expertise was built the hard way. Griessel cut his teeth running a laboratory for SAAPPA in Grabouw, in an era when large-scale controlled-atmosphere storage was being implemented. A work contract took him to Chile in the late 1980s, where he worked gruelling hours, learnt Spanish and absorbed lessons in competitiveness that would shape his approach to his career. “I realised the people out

authority became a reference point for the industry. He has served on the post-harvest research committees at Hortgro Science since 2004. Colleagues describe Griessel’s real legacy as something broader than any title. After deregulation fractured the industry’s old collaborative structures, he was instrumental in rebuilding them – helping to re-establish industry discussion groups like the Packhouse Action Group and the Forelle Producers’ Association. These helped drive the industry-wide cooperation on issues from plastics to post-harvest research.

Henk Griessel, who has been part of Tru-Cape since the company’s inception, retired at the end of July.

there are our competition,” he said. “We play a hard game every day – against New Zealand, America and large parts of Europe. That forces you to take it seriously.” ORCHARD TO LECTURE HALL He returned home to further his studies while working on the experimental farm and later completed his M.Sc. in Horticulture at Stellenbosch

University (SU) in 1992, researching the loss of green colour on Granny Smith apples. After a stint as the pome fruit extension officer at Unifruco, Griessel became a lecturer in horticulture at SU for four years. From there, he worked at Unifruco and Kromco before he was appointed the quality control manager at Tru-Cape, a role in which his technical

A MENTOR TO MANY He also co-authored books tracing the forgotten history of South African apple varieties, work that took him into centuries-old Dutch archives in pursuit of the industry’s origins. Perhaps his proudest contribution, though, is measured in people. Over the decades, Griessel has mentored interns and students, the majority of whom remain in the industry. “It was a privilege for me to bring people into this industry. You build connections that last forever.” Griessel’s story is also one of quiet resilience. In recent years, he faced serious health setbacks, including time on dialysis and a kidney transplant

– an experience that reshaped his sense of time and purpose. “Every day is there to be lived,” he says. “I can’t stand people who don’t make use of their time.” Colleagues say that same urgency and gratitude have long been part of what drives him. Asked how he wants to be remembered, Griessel is modest: “I want to be remembered as an industry man. I don’t think I was ever exceptional; I was just part of the industry and plugged into it.” As he steps into the new chapter, Griessel remains bullish about where South African fruit is headed, despite the pressures of logistics, costs and global competition. “I think we’re close to being among the top apple-exporting industries in the world again,” he said – a fitting note for a man who has spent 40 years helping to get it there. Roelf Pienaar, Tru-Cape’s managing director, paid tribute to Griessel’s contribution: “Henk’s industry knowledge is unmatched and his fingerprints are on almost every part of how we produce and export quality fruit today. But what he leaves behind isn’t just technical expertise – it’s the people he’s trained and the standards he’s instilled across our business. I want to thank Henk for 25 remarkable years, and I’m glad he’s not going far.”

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Entry cap for Comrades raised The 2027 Comrades Marathon will be the largest edition in the race’s history, with organisers raising the entry cap to 28 000 runners for the 100th running of the iconic ultramarathon. The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) launched the centenary edition at Kings Park Rugby Stadium in Durban, announcing the sports precinct as the new finish venue. The campaign slogan, “The Greatest Story Ever Run”, was chosen from more than 200 community submissions and a special 100th edition logo was unveiled. First run in 1921, the race has taken place nearly every year since, except for five years during the Second World War and two during the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2027 edition marks both the 100th overall race and the 50th down-run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The 28 000-runner cap is a significant increase from previous editions. The 2025 down-run holds the current record with 24 172 entries, while the 2019 up-run attracted 24 636 participants. CMA race director Sue Forge said the decision followed extensive operational planning. “While we want as many runners as responsibly possible to experience this historic centenary race, the safety of our participants, volunteers, spectators and communities remains our foremost priority,” she said. The Kings Park precinct offers more space than previous finish areas. The 2027

route is expected to measure approximately 91 km, though the official distance will be confirmed once roadworks are completed. The 2025 down-run measured 89,98 km, while the longest route in the race’s history was the 92 km course of 1971. The centenary edition will proceed without official sanction from Athletics South Africa (ASA), which said it is distancing itself from the event because organisers failed to comply with governance and regulatory frameworks. “The organisers have not satisfied the requirements necessary for sanctioning under the constitution, rules and regulations of KwaZulu-Natal Athletics, Athletics South Africa and World Athletics,” ASA said. On Saturday 1 August, CMA members voted not to affiliate with ASA or KZN Athletics, arguing there is no legal requirement to do so. CMA chairperson Mark Leathers said: “We are confident that we have the resources, experience and commitment to continue presenting a world-class event.” Entry fees will remain unchanged from 2022 levels. The entry process opened on Tuesday 25 August in three phases, starting with Green Number Club and Yellow Number athletes, followed by CMA members, then general entries. The 2026 event is estimated to have contributed approximately R1 billion in economic value, with R210 million in direct visitor spending.

Medal haul The Macassar Community Shotokan Karate Club participated in a tournament in Strand last month, where they earned 15 gold, two silver and six bronze medals. Pictured (back, from left): Patrick-Lee Philander, Noah Wessels, Cameron Nicolas and Jordan Adonis. Centre: Nirvahno Thomas, Zaarrah Braaf, Ajay Damon, Grunay Abelson, Alian Diamond, Sensei Bennie, Sesethu Dela and John Galant. Front: Joshua Adams, Chadwin Hendricks, In’aam Pienaar, Calym Cornelius, Telitha Engelbrecht, Yusra Raubenheimer, Minaz Hendriks, with Joshua Galant in the centre front.

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Illegal footwork Lutando Mpokotya of Two for Joy FC is on the receiving end of an illegal tackle by Vuyolwethu Wawu of Valencia FC during a Safa Cape Town Coke Cup match played in Langa on Sunday (24 August). Two for Joy, a Lwandle-based team affiliated to the Helderberg Local Football Association, were 1-0 victors and advanced to the quarter-ﬁnal of the knockout competition. Photo: Rashied Isaacs

LEGAL NOTICE PROPOSED MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (MMP), BASIC ASSESSMENT (BA) PROCESS AND WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION (WULA) FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES WITHIN THE STEENBRAS WATER SCHEME, GORDON'S BAY, CITY OF CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE Zutari (Pty) Ltd (“Zutari”) gives notice that the City of Cape Town (“the Applicant”) proposes to undertake maintenance, upgrade, and improvement works to infrastructure associated with the Steenbras Water Scheme (“the Project”). This notice of Public Participation Process (PPP) is hereby given in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended) under the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) for the Basic Assessment (BA) process and Maintenance and Management Plan (MMP); the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning's (“DEA&DP”) guideline for the adoption of an MMP; and Section 41(4) of the National WaterAct (Act No. 36 of 1998) (NWA) for the water use activities. Zutari has been appointed by the City of Cape Town as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to facilitate and manage the MMP adoption process, the associated BA process for Environmental Authorisation (EA), and the Water Use Licence Application (WULA). Project Locality: The Project area covers the Steenbras Nature Reserve, off the R44 near Gordon's Bay, and extends toward the N2 in the direction of Somerset West. Project Description: The project aims to develop an MMP for the Steenbras Water Scheme infrastructure, specically roads, pipelines and stormwater infrastructure. Some of the infrastructure is located within or in close proximity to watercourses within the scheme area. Certain identied infrastructure upgrades that support the MMP fall outside routine maintenance and require separate EA in terms of NEMA and a Water Use Licence (WUL) in terms of the NWA. The proposed activities are limited to the construction and installation of infrastructure required to improve stormwater management and reduce erosion impacts associated with the existing infrastructure network, including new culverts, gabion structures and stream crossing structures at existing infrastructure crossings. Legal Process: Process

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Caitlin gets her call-up selection for the under-16 girls’

in 2020, followed by the Strand seamer in green and gold team WP under-19 squad from 2021

ocal cricketer Caitlin Wyngaard (22) has taken a major step in her career after being selected for the SA Proteas women’s squad touring Zimbabwe next month.

Talented bowler Caitlin Wyngaard will join SA women’s national team on their tour of the Zimbabwe.

Cricket runs deep in the Wyngaard family. Her father, Enver, played the game from a young age through to his retirement, featuring for local clubs including Hottentots Holland Cricket Club and the Helderberg Vikings. Caitlin’s own progression through the ranks began locally during her school years at Hendrik Louw Primary (2012 to 2018) and Hoërskool Strand (2019 to 2023). She earned her first Western Province (WP)

to 2023. She represented the SA under-19 team in 2022 and has been a regular member of the WP senior women’s squad since 2023. Having already made more than 10 appearances for the SA women’s emerging side, Caitlin’s call-up to the senior national team reflects steady progress through the provincial and national structures. She recently joined the Fidelity Titans from WP ahead of the 2026-’27 domestic season. Her development has been backed by a dedicated support network. Coach Ebrahim Gafieldien supported herthroughout her junior years, while Jeremy Jacobs and Tatum le Roux regularly assisted with transport to training and matches. On the provincial

stage, WP head coach Claire Terblanche gave Caitlin her initial senior opportunity. Known for her quiet demeanour and strong work ethic, the passionate cricketer enjoys assisting younger girls by sharing her experiences in the game. Modelling her approach on her cricket hero, Proteas women’s fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, Caitlin keeps things simple off the field, where a burger and slap chips remain her favourite reward after a long day in the nets. She will join up with the national team ahead of their departure to Zimbabwe. The five-match T20I series runs from Friday 11 to Sunday 19 September at Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo, with the squad gathering for a preparatory camp at Irene Cricket Club from 2 to 6 September before departing on 7 September.

Caitlin Wyngaard of Strand has been selected for the Protea Women’s squad.

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