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FG LOWE VILLAGE IN HANOVER PARK
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edicated nurses, caregivers and support staff are the lifeblood of the FG Lowe Village in Hanover Park.
For more than four decades the institution has been a place of care, compassion and dignity for older persons. “The compassion and unwavering commitment of the staff ensure that residents are treated with dignity, respect and love. Many of our elderly residents have called FG Lowe Village home for between 10 and 20 years, making it far more than a care facility – it is a family,” says Reuben Kadalie, Board chair. Established in 1980 by the City Mission, the Frail Care Centre has faithfully served elderly residents from Hanover Park and the surrounding Cape Flats communities. Today, the Village provides a full continuum of care to over 140 residents, from Independent Living through to Assisted Living and Frail Care. The Independent Living Centre, established in 2000 as Rehoboth Aged Care through the vision of the City Mission, is home to approximately 80 independent senior citizens. Residents enjoy an active and vibrant community life, organising regular social gatherings, knitting groups and other activities that promote friendship, wellbeing and healthy ageing. The institution is also privileged to partner with the University of Cape Town (UCT), where third-year physiotherapy students complete practical training while making a meaningful contribution to the health and mobility of the residents. “While our mission remains steadfast, the financial realities facing the organisation continue to grow. Escalating municipal costs, ageing infrastructure, roof leaks, damaged copper piping and recurring electrical vandalism have placed significant pressure on our limited resources. Repairing and maintaining these essential facilities remains one of our highest fundraising priorities to ensure that our elderly residents continue to live in a safe and secure environment,” Kadalie says. According to him, they are deeply grateful to
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Staff of FG Lowe Village handing out food to children and adults of Hanover Park and surrounding areas. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
their faithful supporters, including St Dominique Anglican Church, generous local donors and many friends of FG Lowe Village. Residents and supporters reflected a simple but powerful truth: even those who have little still find joy in giving, when food parcels and clothing were handed out to the surrounding community. It was a celebration of compassion, gratitude and shared humanity. Kadalie says he is inspired by the support the Village received from the Hanover Park community, when Mandela Day was celebrated and during the severe flooding in May. Local young people volunteered their time to clear blocked drains, remove rubble and help protect the Village from further damage. Their actions demonstrated the strength of community spirit that continues to thrive in Hanover
Residents are treated with dignity, respect and love Reuben Kadalie
Park. “I have been privileged to serve at FG Lowe Village for the past eight years, travelling almost 35 kilometres from my home to Hanover Park nearly every day. During this time, I have come to appreciate the remarkable kindness, resilience and generosity of this community. “We highly value the friendships we have built and the support we receive from local residents,
especially the young people who continue to help keep our elderly safe. There is more good in Hanover Park than people often realise, and the outreach to the surrounding communities once again reminded us that when communities unite in service, hope flourishes,” he says. FG Lowe Village remains committed to serving the elderly with compassion while strengthening partnerships with the community that has embraced and supported the Village for generations. The outreach on Mandela Day was not simply a day of giving – it was also a celebration of the enduring spirit of ubuntu, proving that together we can build a safer, more caring and more hopeful future for our senior citizens and the wider Hanover Park community. For details call Kadalie on 081 771 1523.
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PEOPLE’SPOST | Athlone|Lansdowne Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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he 32nd Cape Town International Kite Festival will return on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, bringing thousands of people together at Youngsfield Military Base, Ottery, to raise mental-health awareness.
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Hosted by Cape Mental Health, the annual event will feature giant kites from local and international kite flyers, family entertainment, interactive activities, food vendors and opportunities for visitors to fly their own kites. This year’s theme, #ColourTheSky, highlights the importance of connection, kindness and supporting people living with mental-health conditions. Prof Ingrid Daniels, Cape Mental Health chief executive officer, said the festival remains an important platform for raising awareness while generating much-needed funds for the organisation. “We are excited to host the 32nd Cape Town International Kite Festival this Spring, a time of growth, renewal and colour. “It provides us with an awesome opportunity to brighten the sky with messages of hope, stories of resilience and to celebrate the courage and bravery of those who live with a mental-health condition.” Daniels added that the event supports Cape Mental Health’s work in communities across the Western Cape and this year’s theme reflects both the festival’s visual spectacle and its mes-
The 32nd Cape Town International Kite Festival will return to Cape Town in October. Photo: Supplied
SUPPORTING PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTALHEALTH CONDITIONS sage of hope. “Bright colours naturally trigger feelings of joy, optimism, hope, positivity and happiness
despite difficult and challenging times,” she said. “Colour overrides darkness and gives hope in the face of adversity. Kites soar against gusty winds and colour the sky in adverse conditions.” Organisers said every ticket sold and donation made helps the organisation continue providing free mental health services to vulnerable communities throughout the province. Early-bird tickets for the festival are now on sale through Quicket.
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Watch out for leopard toads crossing roads With Western leopard toads taking to Cape Peninsula roads at night for their annual breeding migration, the Two Oceans Aquarium is urging motorists to slow down and keep a close eye out for the endangered amphibians. Every August, the toads leave their garden habitats and embark on journeys of up to 5km to reach breeding ponds and wetlands, putting them at risk as they cross busy suburban roads. Helen Lockhart, Two Oceans Aquarium conservation and sustainability manager, says some toads many die on the roads. “The Western leopard toads’ migration is fraught with danger, as the toads must navigate suburban roads at night. In an interaction between a toad and a car, the toad always comes off second best.” According to Lockhart, the toads tend to move after heavy rains, with several areas already experiencing the beginnings of this migration season. Migration hotspots include Kirstenhof, Lakeside, Muizenberg, Norfolk Park, Orchard Village, Tokai, Constantia, Zeekoevlei, Rondevlei, Grassy Park, and Noordhoek. She urges the public to drive slowly in these areas and to look out for the toads on the roads
at night. “Toads can look like small white stones in the headlights of cars. If you spot a toad on the road, pull over safely, gently pick up the toad, and move it to the other side of the road in the direction it was facing. The toads know exactly where they are going, so you don’t have to figure it out for them. The toads will thank us by helping to keep mosquito, cockroach, and other insect populations in check,” says Lockhart. She says the public can also help by volunteering during the migration season through night patrols and safe removals at night. “The Western leopard toad is endemic to the Western Cape, meaning they live nowhere else in the world,” she explains. She says these amphibians are most active from late July to September, particularly in the August breeding season. “During this time, the males make their way to the water first before beginning their iconically loud, snoring calls to attract females. As a uniquely Capetonian species, Western leopard toads’ survival depends on people making space for them in our shared urban landscapes.” For more information or to become a volunteer email wltcapetown@gmail.com
Western leopard toads must navigate busy roads to reach their breeding grounds in August. PHOTO: DAGNY WARMERDAM
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Many doubted and questioned the explosive claims of corruption in the country’s criminal justice system made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July last year. They also questioned his attire and the show of force by some of his team on the day. Many of those doubters and the ones who ridiculed him publicly have since changed their tune. Mkhwanazi is now seen as a hero and true patriot by almost the entire nation, and rightly so. He saved South Africa from the jaws of collapse and potential takeover by mafias or unscrupulous leaders. The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the
Criminal Justice System, or the Madlanga Commission as we have come to know it, has laid bare the rot hidden in some of the country’s most powerful institutions and their leaders. There is now no hiding for those criminals or thieves who are entrusted with positions of power. They are being exposed individually for who they really are. It’s probably time for those who have not yet been implicated to come out before they are exposed or embarrassed nationwide. Some of the revelations at the Commission have been disconcerting. More telling and embarrassing were the revelations by State Advocate Drushantha Ramsamy more than three weeks ago. She tore apart the evidence of her former boss, Andrea Johnson, who had earlier testified at the Commission, adding that Johnson had “misled” the inquiry, which on its own is a serious charge of perjury. The recorded conversation between the pair, which was aired
during the hearing, must have been the final straw for Johnson, who appeared before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Gen Mkhwanazi’s Allegations in November last year. Needless to say, the committee was just another waste of taxpayers’ money. While the Madlanga Commission continues to deliver casualties, the Ad Hoc Committee is yet to claim its first victim. The Madlanga Commission has become a talking point across the nation. Most importantly, it has helped in rooting out crime while promoting accountability. As a nation, we need leaders who are not afraid to stand up for what is just. It’s only when we have such leaders that we will have a prosperous nation. While there is no data to back this up, one gets a notion that those who are entrusted with authority are now using their powers more responsibly. Everyone who is in a position of power, especially in
government, is probably exercising more caution at this stage. There is also a prevailing sense of pride and confidence among our men in blue and all the other law enforcement agencies. This all bodes well for our country. Drivers in areas such as Khayelitsha and other townships would attest to this. For years, lawlessness reigned supreme in these areas with no punitive measures. However, the deployment of Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs) into some of these communities is producing positive outcomes. They are very busy and visible in communities and are not reluctant to dish out fines to those who violate traffic rules. There is not a day I drive around Khayelitsha and do not see them conducting a roadblock. It’s good to see law in action. It’s good to see people punished for their transgressions. This is the only way we can get our country working again. Laws that bite, promote responsibility and accountability.
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PEOPLE’SPOST | Athlone|Lansdowne Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Girls offered solid lesson AVRIL FILLIES irls from Edendale Primary School in Manenberg learned how to make bracelets using beads on Friday 7 August.
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The event was organised by the MichaelDaniel Bam Foundation in partnership with the Manenberg Police Woman’s Network. Michael Bam, a former Junior Mayor of Cape Town and foundation founder, attended the event. The making of bracelets is part of the foundation’s Women’s Month programme and a group of teenager boys at the school came together to honour and pamper the school’s girls by doing their nails. The boys reminded all present that they have an essential role to play in shaping a society where women and girls are valued, protected and empowered with the making of the bracelets. Bam says by celebrating the girls of today, these young men acknowledged the women as leaders, professionals, mothers, entrepreneurs, educators and community builders they will become in the future. The boys undertook the responsibility of becoming ambassadors of positive masculinity, showing that strength is measured not by dominance, but by compassion, honour, humility and service. The atmosphere was filled with smiles, encouragement and mutual respect as the girls were reminded of their worth, their dreams and there limitless potential. Bam says the foundation is investing in the character development of young people while building a bridge of understanding between boys and girls. The foundation's message was simple yet profound: every young girl deserves to know that she is valued, respected, and capable of achieving greatness, and every young boy has the power and responsibility to be part of that journey.
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Girls from Edendale Primary in Manenberg busy making bracelets with beads. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Michael-Daniel Foundation visited Edendale Primary School in Manenberg to teach learners how to make bracelets from beads. Present at the event were from left: Volente Korberg, Hilario Manuel, Faadilah Ryklief, principal, Michael-Daniel Bam, Jacky Schilder and Sgt Natasha Landers.
Online Marine Sciences for school course The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation has opened applications for its online Marine Sciences programme for Grade 9 learners who will enter Grades 10 next year. The programme is available to learners across South Africa, including those whose schools do not offer Marine Sciences. Marine Sciences is an official CAPS subject that contributes towards the National Senior Certificate (NSC). Developed by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Ocean Campus teachers and approved by Umalusi (Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training in South Africa) and the Department of Basic Education, the subject provides learners with a multidisciplinary understanding of the ocean while developing valuable scientific knowledge and transferable skills. The programme is delivered online through the Ocean Campus, allowing learners to participate in online lessons and live tutorials from anywhere in the country. Practical learning opportunities are also offered during school holidays and weekends. Marine Sciences combines elements of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Geography, covering topics including marine biology, oceanography, ocean ecosystems, climate change, marine conservation, and the relationship between people and the ocean. The curriculum aims to strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving and scientific literacy while encouraging a lasting appreciation for the marine environment. Marnus Smith, Head of Ocean Campus, said Marine Sciences gives young people a deeper understanding of the ocean and the role they can play in protecting it. The subject can also provide a foundation for further study and careers in fields such as marine biology, oceanography, environmental science, conservation, journalism, law and marine resource management. Visit www.aquarium.co.za/foundation/education/marine-sciences-fet for details.
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PEOPLE’SPOST | Athlone|Lansdowne Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Protesters force CPUT to act KAYLYNNE BANTOM KAYLYNNE.BANTOM@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
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wo days of violent student protests at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) campuses, on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August, have forced the university to withdraw its draft 2027 financial recovery plan.
According to the students, the plan seeks to compel them to pay up to R7 000 to register for the new academic year, something that has been vehemently rejected by the CPUT student representative council (SRC). It also outlined several demands, including reducing residence fees that exceed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding cap. The student body also called for an independent forensic investigation into the university’s finances. The protests have also resulted in disruptions to campus activities. On Monday 10 August, disgruntled students held a mass meeting at the District Six campus where they shared their grievances regarding registration fees. This was followed by a planned “campus shutdown” on Tuesday August 11. On Wednesday 12 August, a security vehicle was set alight at the Wellington campus while a building was reportedly damaged and a security guard was injured at the Bellville campus. Cape Town Central police has also opened an investigation after a public violence incident on Wednesday at
CPUT HAS THE HIGHEST STUDENT DEBT AT AROUND R4,2 BILLION CPUT’s District Six campus in Hanover Street after about 500 participants gathered outside the building where they blockaded the road with burning tyres. Lauren Kansley, CPUT spokesperson, said online classes would continue while management assesses when it would be safe for students and staff to return to campus. “We are first gauging the damage and making a safety assessment before announcing a return to campus.” DISCIPLINARY ACTION
She confirmed that a car was set alight at the Wellington Campus, while some bins and curtains were also set alight at several buildings. Kansley said disciplinary action would be pursued against anyone linked to violence and intimidation. She confirmed that at a special sitting of the CPUT Council on Wednesday 12 August, a decision was taken to withdraw the Draft Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) next year to allow for further consultation. The protests come amid a growing student debt crisis across South Africa’s post-school education and training system, with outstanding debt now standing at R59 billion. The NSFAS accounts for nearly half of this amount, with R29 billion owed by NSFAS-funded students. The figures were presented in May to the Portfolio Committee on Higher
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Education during a briefing by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Universities South Africa (USAF) and the South African Public Colleges Organisation (SAPCO) on student debt and the withholding of qualification certificates. The DHET said concerted efforts were needed from all stakeholders across the post-school system as government continues to invest significantly in student funding through NSFAS. CERTIFICATES
The financial pressure has also left thousands of students without their qualification certificates. DHET indicated that 165 000 qualification certificates were currently being withheld because of outstanding student debt, describing the figure as alarmingly high. Tebogo Letsie, portfolio committee chair, said withholding certificates could make it even more difficult for graduates to find employment and repay their debts. “The problem is that when a student leaves an institution without a certificate, their chances of finding a job and paying off that debt become even smaller, because they cannot prove that they have the qualifications needed for employment,” said Letsie. According to statistics provided by USAF, CPUT has the highest student debt among universities at approxi-
mately R4,2 billion, followed by the Durban University of Technology (DUT) at R4,1 billion and North-West University at R3,8 billion. In terms of withheld certificates, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has the highest number at 24 394, followed by DUT with 23 155 and CPUT with 16 196. A CPUT student, who spoke to People’s Post on condition of anonymity, said she owed the university about R100 000. “The debt is not just a number on a university statement. It is affecting my ability to move forward with my life. “Finding employment is already difficult, but not having access to my qualification certificate makes it even harder. I also cannot apply to study further because I do not have access to my academic transcript,” she explained. The student said she feel “trapped”.
“I need a job to pay the debt, but the debt prevents me from accessing the documents that could help me find better opportunities. “I understand that universities have financial pressures, but withholding qualifications from students who are already struggling can leave them with even fewer ways to repay what they owe. There needs to be a solution that allows graduates to work, study further and become financially independent.” Responding to the protest, Letsie said that the committee understands students’ “frustrations and the possible misunderstanding” surrounding the nature of the provision and cost associated with student accommodation throughout the country. “We appeal to NSFAS together with the Department of Higher Education and Training to prioritise and address this issue speedily so that there can be a return to normality,” Letsie said.
CPUT has withdrawn its draft 2027 Financial Recovery Plan following two days of student protests over registration fees and financial pressures. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Two officers Robbery suspects saluted nabbed with stolen car AVRIL FILLIES Colleagues from Nyanga Sub District bade farewell on Wednesday 5 August to Capts Henry Martin and Nelson Maliti after serving a combined 70 years in the police service. Martin retires after 38 years as crime prevention commander and Maliti after 32 years as community service centre commander, both at Delft Police Station, where the farewell took place. Station management and Station Commander Brig Cengiso Sihlali, with Nyanga Sub-District Acting Sub District Commander, Brig Jayce Naidoo, gathered to celebrate these seasoned officers and paid tribute and homage to them. In his speech Sihlali said their journey in the police stands as a testament not only to longevity, but to unwavering commitment, faithful service and a calling lived with honour. They leave with honour, respect and grace. Serving at Delft Police Station they embraced the responsibility to protect, serve and uplift the community entrusted to their care. “Through seasons of triumph and adversity, moments of danger and sacrifice, they remained steadfast in their commitment to justice, integrity, and compassion. Their loyal and dedicated service has touched countless lives, inspired colleagues, and strengthened the very foundation of policing within the Nyanga Sub-District,” he said. Sihlali also mentioned that a police officer’s legacy is not built by rank alone, but also through quiet acts of courage, difficult decisions made with integrity, the willingness to stand in the gap for others, and the humility to serve without seeking recognition. According to him, both officers have embodied these qualities throughout their distinguished careers, earning the respect of their peers, the confidence of leadership, and the gratitude of the communities they faithfully served. “Their wisdom has guided many, their example has shaped future generations of police officials, and their character has left an enduring impressionable mark on the South African Police Service. Retirement is not the end of a meaningful journey; it is the beginning of a new season built upon a lifetime of achievement and the grace of God,” said Sihlali.
On Tuesday last week, 11 August, at 23:00 Manenberg police arrested three males in connection with the possession of a suspected stolen vehicle and an armed robbery. Officers were busy with high-density crime prevention patrols within identified hotspots of Manenberg policing precinct and were deployed to combat gang violence and crime. While conducting routine stop and searches, the officers noticed a motor vehicle being towed. The driver appeared to be unusually young, which prompted the officers to stop the vehicle and conduct a routine vehicle inspection. Capt Ian Bennett, spokesperson for Manenberg police, says the officers established that the vehicle had allegedly been used in an armed robbery earlier in the day. Further checks revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen.
The three males were arrested and are facing charges relating to the possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle and armed robbery. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be added as further information comes to light. Manenberg Police Acting Station Commander Col Harry Brickles commended the officers for their proactive policing initiative and their vigilance, commitment and determination in the fight against crime under adverse conditions. Brickles further encouraged members of the community to work closely with the police by reporting suspicious vehicles, persons and activities. Community information and cooperation remain critical in disrupting criminal activities and bringing offenders to book. Anyone with information can contact Manenberg police on 021 699 9400 or Crime stop on 08600 1011.
The three suspects after they were arrested with the stolen vehicle. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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PEOPLE’SPOST | Athlone|Lansdowne Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Teacher lives to tell her story NAMHLA MONAKALI fter spending eight months in hospital Asanda Hlamandana is preparing to walk into an auditorium, not as a high-school teacher with a serious health condition but an author who lives to tell.
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On Saturday 12 September the Peak View High School teacher will launch her book, Strong Is a Lonely Place: The Hidden Cost of Being the Sacrificial Lamb, at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s Bellville Campus. From noon to 15:00, she’ll be in conversation with Amanda Maboza, a spoken- and written-word artist, about the book and her experiences behind it. Before her illness Hlamandana believed she was taking care of herself. She had stopped drinking, was losing weight and exercising regularly. A routine check-up, however, revealed stage-tive renal impairment. “I can’t be at stage five,” she cried, “I can’t be dying!” EIGHT MONTHS
The diagnosis left her frightened and confused. She called her aunt in tears. What followed was eight months in hospital. Hlamandana said there was confusion over her medical records, with different doctors giving her different information. She sought a further opinion and the seriousness of her condition became clearer. Doctors found significant fluid retention. She also developed a blister that was diagnosed as a chronic venous ulcer.
IF YOU DON’T TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF YOUR BODY IS GOING TO FORCE YOU TO Hlamandana said she was temporarily paralysed and used crutches. She is on incapacity leave from Peak View. Her kidney function has since improved to Stage 3A. She was not on dialysis or waiting for a transplant, but remained under medical care. The illness also forced her to confront a role she had carried since childhood. Her father died when she was 1o and at the age of 21 her mother passed away, forcing her to raise and take care of her three siblings. BEGAN JOURNALLING
“I was the first to do everything. You become a blueprint.” She grew accustomed to being seen as the one who could cope. “Asanda can take it. Asanda will take care of it.” Her recent hospitalisation has changed all that. She needed help with things she had previously done herself. She tired easily and could no longer move as she once did. She also had to put the heels she loved wearing aside. “If you don’t take care of yourself your body is going to force you to.” During her recovery Hlamandana began journalling. What started as a way to process her experiences became a book. Strong Is a Lonely Place explores
Strong Is a Lonely Place explores grief, family responsibility, care giving and the cost of always putting other people first.
grief, family responsibility, care giving and the cost of always putting other people first. “I was writing during my darkest days,” Hlamandana said. “Writing was my only escape,” an experience that changed her understanding of strength. “Strength was not always doing things for everyone. It is actually admitting that you are not safe.” For her asking for help was now part of being strong. “Strength means reaching out to people and saying ‘I can’t do this.’ Strength means reaching yourself first.” I’M HEALING
Sharing the story has not been easy. Hlamandana said her younger sister could not finish reading the manuscript because some of it was too personal. But she wanted the book to reach people who have spent years being the dependable one as well as those who assume that person is coping simply because they have never said otherwise. After eight months in hospital Hlamandana is bringing a story that began in private into the public domain. “I’m healing,” she said. “And this is part of it.”
Asanda Hlamandana is preparing to walk into an auditorium, not as a high-school teacher with a serious health condition but an author who lives to tell. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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PEOPLE’SPOST | Athlone|Lansdowne Tuesday, 18 August 2026
10 000 turn out for Blisters walk KAYLYNNE BANTOM oggy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of the 10 000 participants who turned out for this year’s Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk at Green Point Common on Sunday 16 August.
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Organised by the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) in association with Lucky Star, the event raised vital funds to support the organisation’s efforts to provide nutritious meals to thousands of vulnerable children across the Western Cape. With this year’s event drawing a record 10 000 participants, PSFA director Petrina Pakoe says they are already looking ahead to next year, with plans to build on the success and reach even more supporters. “The event is over but the support that we need is ongoing. We are grateful to everybody who came to support. Every entry feeds 23 children.” She thanked participants and sponsors for their contribution, while appealing for continued support as preparations get underway for the next walk. Premier Alan Winde said the event is about more than bringing people together. “I love attending each year because this is such an amazing cause and the community comes together to help our kids. You cannot expect to get a good school outcome if you don’t have something in your stomach.” According to Winde, more than 500 000 learners get a school meal every day and the PSFA is one of those that help people get food in their stomach. “People always say stomachs full, eyes closed. But I say stomachs full open brain,” said Winde. Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, reminded participants that their involvement goes beyond the walk itself. “Your entry and participation it what is giving
Thousands of walkers make their way along the Sea Point promenade as part of the Blisters for Bread walk. PHOTO: CINDY WAXA/CITY OF CAPE TOWN
thousands of children from this province a daily meal. This is not just about being active, it’s about supporting our communities in need.” Kareema Allie, a representative from the BVP social club in Hanover Park, said this was their first year participating and it won’t be their last. Bernadette Solomon from Mitchells Plain said she participates every year as a way of giving back during her birthday month. Albertina Mlenga said she and her three friends travelled from Velddrif to support this “worthy cause.”
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Bernadette Solomon, Marc Salie, Anastacia Salie, Ronni Solomon, Mogamat Salie and Violet Simons from Mitchell’s Plain could not contain their excitement. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
Singer Paxton was one of the entertainers after the walk. PHOTO: THULANI MAGAZI
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City’s litter mascot, Bingo, is flanked by from left; Alan Winde, Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews, Geordin Hill-Lewis, Blisters for Bread fundraising manager Charles Grey, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Ricardo Mackenzie and Western Cape Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku. PHOTO: CINDY WAXA/ CITY OF CAPE TOWN
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The BVP Social Group from Hanover Park joined the Blisters for Bread walk for the first time. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
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Friends, Mirriam Mbethe, Nosiphiwo Peyi, Andiswa Tshalane and Albertina Mlenga travelled from Velddrif to attend the walk. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
Premier Alan Winde and Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis share a moment with some of the walkers at the start of this year’s Blisters for Bread walk. PHOTO: ANDRE ENGELBRECHT
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COLLEGIANS CROWNED SUPER B CHAMPIONS Shamila Sulayman, the president of Collegians Rugby Football Club in Lentegeur, lifts the Western Province Rugby Union Super B trophy after disposing of NTK rugby club 40-17 in Parow on Saturday 15 August. This marks the club’s inaugural league title in seventeen years. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS