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CHRISTEL HOUSE 25TH CELEBRATED Approximately 100 guests gathered at The Westin Hotel in Cape Town on Friday 4 September, to celebrate Christel House South Africa’s (CHSA) 25th anniversary and honour the legacy of generosity left by its late founder, Christel DeHaan. The celebration featured entertaining choir performances by learners and paid tribute to the achievements of the school’s alumni. Pictured is the Christel House South Africa Learner Choir. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Young victim honoured This park should show us how important and valuable life is

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t was a very emotional day. We could see the happiness and joy on the faces of the preschool children that came to play and they said, ‘uncle, thank you to Emaan for our new park’.”

These were the emotional words from Azmir Ridauw-Oosthuizen the father of seven-yearold, Emaan Solomons, who was tragically killed in gang crossﬁre while playing outside her Ocean View home six years ago, after the City of Cape Town oﬃcially renamed the Libra Road Park in Ocean View to Emaan Oosthuizen Park, on Wednesday 2 September. In May last year, the Western Cape High

Azmir Ridauw-Oosthuizen Court sentenced Eben Basson and Chivargo Fredericks, to an eﬀective 35-year direct imprisonment for her murder. Speaking to People’s Post Ridauw-Oosthuizen said he hopes the park will become a beacon of safety and protection for the youth of Ocean View. “Emaan’s birthday is just around the corner on the ninth of September which is always a very emotional month for us. We could see God

had a big part to play in this event. Sometimes I’m lost for words.” Ridauw-Oosthuizen said the park should serve as a reminder for the community that the youth should be able to play freely without fear of gang violence. “We should focus on the future of our children as there are kids that use the park every day. It’s like the mayor said, this park should show us how important and valuable life is and how inconsiderate it was that Emma’s life was taken.” According to Ridauw-Oosthuizen the area was revamped and refurbished from its unkempt state as there were lots of litter laying on the grass. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis led the renaming ceremony alongside Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews, who chairs the City’s Renaming Committee, and Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham. The

unveiling of the new park signage included tree-planting, wall artwork and refurbished play equipment such as a seesaw, roundabout and hopscotch. Emaan’s grandfather, Ronald Solomons, said the memorial unveiling was a reminder of the future his granddaughter could have had. “It makes me so sad to think where my grandchild could have been today. She had a dream to either become a make-up artist or a hairdresser one day as she loved playing with lipstick and would always do the make-up of her cousins and her dolls. It’s such a great loss and children are very important and they are the future. Our parents also have a big part to play to keep our kids safe,” he said.

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The nomination process opened on 1 September and will close on Wednesday 30 September. Members of the public can nominate individual neighbourhood-watch members and organisations. Nominees must be accredited with the Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety or have formal accreditation applications pending. This year’s categories are Neighbourhood Watch Member of the Year, recognising individual excellence in safeguarding community members and property, Crime Fighter of the Year honouring exceptional service in the fight against crime and Neighbourhood Watch of the Year, recognising organisations that excel in protecting their communities. Other categories include Organisational Excellence for excellence in Neighbourhood Watch management, Mobiliser of the Year for exceptional efforts to mobilise communities in support of safety and Inspiration of the Year, recognising leaders who have displayed inspirational public leadership across several neighbourhood watches. The awards will also recognise Courage in Action for sustained operations in communities affected by challenges such as drug activity or gang violence, the Situational Crime Prevention Award, for efforts towards creating clean, healthy and safe environments, and the Social

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Today, an Uber can drop you right at the front of your doorstep. These transport conveniences and measures, are inventions I wish my grandparents could enjoy during their lifetime as they didn't have a drivers license and mainly counted on the main basic forms of public transport. However, this is not negating the fact that many passengers have also been held hostage, robbed or scammed by criminals posing as taxi drivers and one has to keep the elders mindful to stay vigilant and beware spam calls where people are posing to provide friendly help. Its frightening to see how many senior citizens are falling into the trap of believing artificially generated content which includes songs by fake AI artists. Often I'd have to tell my family that they are not listening to a real person and see their shock at this discovery. The old and young are more glued to their cellphones than ever, especially those who work remotely. This abundance of convenience can make us as sloppy as the AI content we're prone to seeing. The fear of being left behind in the age of AI are causing people to lose their individuality for the sake of profit and to become robotic and unimaginative as the Chatbots become their spokesperson, and their voice, an artificial mimicry.

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Big plans for Lotus River T

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he Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) has recently announced plans for a new replacement facility for the Lotus River Community Day Centre. This decision stems from rapidly increasing patient numbers and the severe structural limitations of the current ageing infrastructure. In July this year People's Post reported that a Lotus River mother alleged she was turned away from a local Community Day Centre (CDC), despite queuing in the cold winter rain with her two children on Thursday 23 July ("Tooth pain 'not urgent' at day clinic", People's Post, Tuesday 28 July). The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has identified the need for a replacement facility for the CDC, according to WCDHW communication officer of southwestern sub-structures, Jihaan Opperman. Currently no site has been identified yet as the project is strictly in the early planning phase. No timelines or decisions have been confirmed. Community engagement remains a key part of the process. An engagement was held on Wednes-

LOTUS RIVER COMMUNITY DAY CENTRE REPLACEMENT PLANNING, ENGAGEMENT HAS STARTED day 29 July to start the discussions and keep the community informed. Further opportunities will be provided for residents to participate as planning progresses, including discussions on identifying a suitable site, Opperman added. The replacement facility together with community input, once confirmed, will continue to provide the comprehensive primary healthcare services currently available to the community, including chronic disease management, women's and child health services, family planning, dental services, X-ray services, and pharmacy services. It will also include dedicated rehabilitation spaces, additional consulting rooms, improved patient flow, greater privacy, and modern technology to support a better patient experience, and sufficient staffing to provide healthcare services. She added that the department remains com-

Rapidly increasing patient numbers and severe structural limitations have prompted plans for a new replacement facility. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

mitted to working with stakeholders to deliver a facility that is equipped to meet both current and future healthcare needs.

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Hill-Lewis said: “Little Emaan’s story is a heart-breaking one, but I was always struck by the warmth and humanity of her family. May this park’s new name, art, trees, and refurbished play equipment be an enduring source of civic pride for this community. The City will keep working for safer streets, and keep pushing to be ever stronger partners with the police in the ﬁght against gang and gun crime.” Andrews said the city proudly supports the renaming of the park as a symbol of hope for local families. “May the tragedy of Emaan’s story in the future be associated with the resilience of local families to keep striving for a better tomorrow,” said Andrews. Higham said the City looked forward to continued partnerships with the Ocean View community to protect and care for this shared public space. “The goal is for our parks to support recreation, environmental conservation, and social wellbeing. Through continued investment and community partnerships, we can ensure these valued public spaces remain safe, accessible and enjoyable for all residents,” she concluded.

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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis promised to step up enforcement against illegal dumping and littering, expand cleaning services in informal settlements, upgrade parks, beaches, sidewalks and public space during a visit to Princess Vlei. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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n aggressive expansion of clean public spaces across the metro was promised by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis during his campaign's third major pledge at Princess Vlei in Grassy Park on Wednesday 2 September.

The venue choice carried immense symbolic weight, according to Hill-Lewis. In July, People's Post reported that just three weeks after the oﬃcial opening of the new Princess Vlei circulatory trail, vandals have removed wooden slats from one of the footbridges in the park. This incident has prompted the City of Cape Town to appeal to residents for information and to help protect one of the Cape Flats’ most important environmental and heritage sites. The City recently invested R10,2 million in the development of the 4,23km Princess Vlei trail, creating an accessible recreational space with boardwalks, bridges, seating areas, restored fynbos and improved public facilities. The project was completed in partnership with the Princess Vlei Forum (PVF) and local communi-

STEP UP ENFORCEMENT AGAINST ILLEGAL DUMPING AND LITTERING ties after years of collaboration to enhance and protect the area."In the next term we commit to even tougher action against illegal dumping and littering, expand cleaning services where they are needed, and keep investing in the parks and public places that belong to all Capetonians. "Princess Vlei shows exactly what is possible when a local government relentlessly focusses on this basic service," Hill-Lewis said. Princess Vlei is internationally recognised as an important biodiversity site and provides habitat for numerous indigenous plant species. It is also a vital breeding area for the critically endangered Western Leopard Toad, making environmental protection a key priority. Khoi-San community activist Mary Ann Jansen previously said preserving Princess Vlei was about far more than protecting open space.“We were involved in the struggle to have Princess Vlei declared a heritage site.”

Training targets future Ward committee members KEANAN HARMSE

The Steenberg Community Forum (SCF) will host a free public training session on ward committees to equip local organisations and residents with civic knowledge ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. The workshop will take place on Saturday 12 September, starting at 09:00 at the Grassy Park Library on Market Square.This training targets community leaders and active residents who want to understand the exact purpose of ward committees, how members are elected, and how the structures are formally established. SCF aims to foster community learning, create awareness and information that is relevant to the communities they service on the Cape Flats. They also help to promote local businesses and entrepreneurs and income generation initiatives. Attendees will learn the speciﬁc roles, functions, and constitutional responsibilities that ward committee members owe to their immediate neighbourhoods. The forum aims to empower local organisations to become actively involved in municipal governance, ensuring that incoming committee structures properly execute their community mandates. The timing of this training workshop is highly strategic for local governance. The term of oﬃce for all existing municipal

ward committees has concluded, aligning with the upcoming South African Local Government Elections (LGE) scheduled for Wednesday 4 November. Following the November local elections, cities and municipalities across the country will establish entirely new ward committees to serve for the next ﬁve years. This training provides citizens with the knowledge needed to contest these positions or hold their elected representatives accountable. Peter Martin, a Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta)-endorsed and registered facilitator holding a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, will facilitate the training session. His professional background ensures that participants will receive accredited, top-tier instruction on municipal policies and administrative procedures. Local civil society organisations, neighbourhood watches, ratepayer associations, and interested individuals are encouraged to attend to secure a voice in their local governance. Due to space constraints at the library venue, prior registration is mandatory. Individuals who wish to attend the free training session must WhatsApp the phrase "ward committee training" directly to 062 216 2764 to book their seat.

Steenberg Community Forum is hosting free ward committee training at Grassy Park Library on Saturday 12 September. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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City seeks burial input

he City of Cape Town is calling on residents, funeral undertakers, community organisations, religious bodies and other stakeholders to comment on the draft Burial, Cremation and Cemeteries Management Policy, which is open for public comment until Monday 5 October. Cape Town's growing population, shortage of available cemetery space and ageing infrastructure is placing increasing pressure on existing burial facilities, the City said. The draft policy seeks to address these challenges by supporting the sustainable and eﬃcient use of available cemetery space, planning for future capacity and improving service delivery. It sets out a modern and integrated framework for managing these essential services in a way that is digniﬁed, accessible, culturally sensitive and environmentally responsible, while responding to the changing needs of Cape Town's communities. In addition, the policy seeks to strengthen the management and protection of City cemeteries and crematoria, including addressing challenges such as vandalism, theft and trespassing. It also responds to a range of current and emerging challenges, including the need for improved public information on burial and cremation options, stronger information management and record-keeping systems, clearer regulation and oversight of funeral undertakers, equitable access to City-assisted burial and cremation services, and more sustainable use of available cemetery space. SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS

A key focus of the draft policy is supporting access for vulnerable residents to digniﬁed burial or cremation services when they cannot aﬀord funeral costs. "Death and memorialisation are deeply

The City is inviting public comment on its draft burial, cremation and cemeteries management policy until Monday 5 October.

ADDRESSING CHALLENGES SUCH AS VANDALISM, THEFT AND TRESPASSING personal. They are tied to faith, family traditions, culture and ﬁnances, which is why the City cannot ﬁnalise this policy without hearing from residents and stakeholders,” said Francine Higham, Mayco member for community services and health. "This draft policy is about dignity, clarity and care. It looks at how we manage limited cemetery space, how we support vulnerable families, how we protect cemetery spaces, and how we make sure residents understand the options available to them. "I encourage residents, community organisations, faith leaders, funeral undertakers and all interested stakeholders to read the draft policy and share their comments. Every submission will help us shape a policy that honours our loved ones with dignity and supports the fami-

lies they leave behind," said Higham. ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE OPTIONS

The draft policy also considers a broader approach of burial and cremation practices, including environmentally responsible and alternative options where permitted by law. This includes consideration of options such as green burials, cremation and vertical burials, as part of the City's response to growing pressure on available cemetery space. The draft policy aims to balance the need to manage limited cemetery space and municipal resources while ensuring that burial and cremation services remain digniﬁed, accessible and culturally sensitive. HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS

Residents, community organisations, funeral undertakers and others are encouraged to review the draft policy and submit their comments. To comment visit www.capetown.gov.za or e-mail Public.Participation@capetown.gov.za

WC teacher scam exposed The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is warning new, unemployed and substitute teachers about a recruitment scam in which fraudsters pose as school principals or district officials and demand payment for non-existent teaching posts. The department first issued an alert in December last year but says several schools have recently reported further incidents involving fraudulent WhatsApp messages. The messages typically claim that a permanent teaching post has become available at a particular school and that the recipient has been identified as the preferred candidate. To make the messages appear legitimate, scammers may use the name and photograph of an actual school principal or district official. The messages ultimately request a “once-off fee” of about R2 800, allegedly required to authorise an appointment letter at district offices. Banking details are provided for payment. The WCED said some teachers have already fallen victim to the scam, arriving at schools after paying the so-called authorisation fee, only to discover that no such post exists. Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the department, said the scam has caused significant distress to affected teachers and could damage the reputations of schools, principals and district officials whose identities are being misused. Hammond has urged anyone affected to report the matter to the police for investigation. The department has also reminded teachers that permanent teaching posts are advertised only through its Directorate: Recruitment and Selection, while the official E-Recruitment System is used to advertise and apply for vacancies. The WCED emphasised that no payment is required for any job application or appointment within the department.

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Abundant Life gets big boost

community fundraising initiative led by local Wynberg businessman Rashmi Kooverjee and an Ottery bakery has raised R400 000 over the past year in support of Abundant Life Palliative Care, Victoria Hospital’s palliative care service.

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The substantial donation directly beneﬁts Abundant Life Palliative Care, the dedicated palliative care service operating out of Victoria Hospital. Launched in October 2021, the annual festive fruit cake project unites Southern Suburbs businesses and residents to support vital healthcare operations.The project’s long-term vision is to establish a legacy trust.This trust will ensure the crucial service remains sustainable and resilient for years to come. The R400 000 raised during this latest seasonal campaign has oﬃcially surpassed its initial fundraising milestone of R1 million since inception. Empowered by this community-driven success, the ambitious organisers have set a new fundraising target of R2,5 million. The funds will directly bolster Abundant Life Palliative Care, which provides compassionate

medical, emotional, and physical support to patients facing life-limiting illnesses, alongside their families and caregivers. This massive financial injection highlights the powerful impact of public-private partnerships in supporting resource-constrained public healthcare facilities. Victoria Hospital CEO Jonathan Vaughn expressed deep gratitude to the community for their unwavering generosity. “This remarkable fundraising achievement will make a meaningful difference to the patients and families supported by Abundant Life Palliative Care,” Vaughn stated, thanking every individual who bought a cake or contributed to the project.The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness also commended the initiative. Department officials noted that community-led efforts play a vital role in strengthening public healthcare.

Victoria Hospital’s palliative care service received R400 000 over the past year in support of Abundant Life Palliative Care, Victoria Hospital’s palliative care service. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Residents will protest against new buidings KAYLYNNE BANTOM

Bo-Kaap residents say they will protest outside 150 Buitengracht Street every Friday against a development that includes a six-storey building planned for the area. The development, which is proposed next to the Auwal Mosque, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute, with strong opposition from residents who have raised concerns about its potential impact on the historic mosque and the character of the Bo-Kaap. The Auwal Mosque, located on Dorp Street, was built in 1794 and was the ﬁrst mosque established in South Africa. Residents and worshippers took to the street on Friday 28 August and Friday 4 September and said they will continue until their pleas are heard. The dispute has renewed calls to “Protect the Auwal Mosque”. The City approved a revised six-storey hotel development at the site last year after a lengthy planning process. The project, is owned by Flyt Property. Faa-iekah Ryland, secretary of the the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association (BKCRA), says the culture and heritage of the community are not being “considered or respected”. “We have people moving into the area not caring about the Adhan (call to prayer). Currently we have 9 to 10 properties that have been bought and converted into Airbnb’s. We are struggling with foreigners not understanding our culture. Every second week you see that you have a new neighbour. She claims the area is becoming too expensive for locals. “A couple of weeks ago my neighbour, who has lived here for many years, had to sell her property because she could not aﬀord to live there anymore and she is a single parent. “Foreign investors are buying properties in our community specially for business potential and this increases our rates and we start losing the character and the heritage of our community.” According to Ryland most of the sites in the community have national heritage status. “We won’t have space. We are already struggling with people working in the CBD who are parking in our community for free. Residents are already struggling with parking spaces” Ryland said the association objects to any high-rise developments in the area. “We do not want any high-rise buildings in our community. They are rezoning Bo-Kaap and making it smaller.” She says their pleas are falling on deaf ears. “We voice our dissatisfaction and take part in public participation processes but our appeals and the heritage of the community are not considered. “We are tired of seeing this type of developments taking over our community. We want our children to continue growing up in these streets. “We do not want our kids to read about BoKaap in history books. We want them to grow up here and stay here.”

Bo-Kaap residents protest against a proposed six-storey development near the historic Auwal Mosque. PHOTO: SUPPLIED CONCERNS OF GENTRIFICATION

Ebrahim Christian, vice-chair of the BKCRA, said the area has seen an increase in Airbnb properties and applications for guest houses over the past few years. “If you allow these things to happen within your area then we will be doomed. Bo-Kaap is a place of living residents. Bo-Kaap is not made for these types of establishments because 99% of Bo-Kaap don’t have off-street parking.” Christian said residents are already struggling with lack of parking. “Where will the residents park with all these guest houses being popping up? They are planning to build a 67-unit apartment block, but no parking is provided to the apartments.” He said as residents they want to safeguard the area against gentrification. Ryan Flowers, managing director for Flyt Property, said they had made “extensive efforts” over the past four months to engage with the board of the BKCRA to establish a “strong working relationship” and framework that would allow the community’s needs and the mosque’s schedule to be considered when planning the contractor’s programme. But according to Flowers there had been limited engagement from the BKCRA. “It is incredibly disappointing that the heads of BCKRA are so unwilling to work together as this is our main channel of communication with the community. We will be engaging directly with the public and directly affected neighbours going forward given BCKRA’s lack of interest in assisting in this community liaison function.” When asked about the status of the development, Flowers said: “Final building plans approved and we are planning to be on-site with the month with an expected development program of 15 months.” Addressing concerns about lack of parking, Flowers said: “The hospitality zoning and city’s parking zones allow for zero parking on site.”

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ot every player can boast and say they made their debut against the All Blacks as a 20-year-old. Not only the youngest player, but he also had to face his oponent, Beauden Barrett who has many Tests under his belt.

Yaqeen Ahmed from Fairways, a product of Wynberg Boys High and player at Hamediehs Rugby Club in Athlone, is now the talking point after he broke the record of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who was the youngest before him. He is described as cool, calm and collected, not phased by the big names in the All Blacks. He was in the pivotal position for the Stormers in the ﬁrst match of the Greatest Rivalry Tour on Friday 7 August to showcase his talent. His debut is not the only interesting fact of the encounter. His captain, Ruhan Nel, also made his debut against the All Blacks at 35-years-old, faced the Haka for the ﬁrst time, and played alongside Deon Fourie (39) who captained the Springboks when they beat the All Blacks in

the 2023 World Cup final in France. All eyes were on Ahmed's combination with Imad Khan (scrumhalf) from Crawford as the pairing for the first time but was cut short when Khan left the field early in the match due to a knee injury. He was replaced by veteran Dewaldt Duvenhage, who also broke his arm during the match. "Many of us will never have the opportunity again to play the All Blacks and this was indeed a special moment in my life. To sing your national anthem after the NZ anthem was emotional and I decided not to sing along because I was afraid I would cry. I've played against NZ on the 7s circuit, but it is not as emotional as facing the Haka in front of family, friends and ardent Stormers fans," Nel says. The preparation for the clash was only three weeks long as it is now the pre-season for the United Rugby Cup. His advice to the team when preparing for the match was that they must not be in awe of the All Blacks, but make a mind shift that this is another match only on a higher level, and embrace the experience. "I told my team mates you cannot run onto the field to think you can just go through the motions. We want to show the world that we can go toe-to-toe with them and for 60 minutes we had them on the ropes. They could only pull away in the last 20 minutes to secure the win, but I am

proud of each player in the team, especially the youngsters, who will have more chances to play international teams, long after the seasoned players hung up their togs," he says. Valuable lessons were learnt and the All Blacks visited the change room after the match, to share a beer. Barrett and Ahmed exchanged jerseys, a moment Ahmed will never forget.

During the Junior World Cup in Georgia Ahmed played a pivotal role for the Baby Boks in securing the title back-to-back and he is the player to watch in the future. The dilemma Ahmed will face if he becomes a Bok is which jersey his dad, Loudien, will wear, as his father is an All Black supporter. His dad played scrumhalf for Hamediehs and represented the WP Disa team in his playing days.

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