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KEMPTON PARK MURDERS SPARK OUTRAGE
NIXON’S ‘DRACULA’ TAKES ANOTHER BITE
Cape Town City Ballet’s sensational ‘Dracula’ returns to Artscape. Pictured are Lead Principals Leusson Muniz as Dracula and Kirstél Paterson as Mina. Read more on page 6. PHOTO: BRENDA VELDTMAN
Women unite against GBV The women believe that together they can speak up for change, particularly in their area.
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omen in Lansdowne took a pro-active, public stance against gender-based violence (GBV) in the aftermath of the discovery of 10 women murdered in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg. They included teachers at two early childhood development centres (ECDs) in the area, Jumpstart Pre-school and Little Paradise in the Flamingo informal settlement and women with the Ethiopian Catholic Church of Southern Africa and other churches.
women deserved respect and acknowledgement for the work they did in their homes and workplaces, and should be encouraged to walk beside men, not in front of them or behind. A PEOPLE UNITED
Aziza Ebrahim, member of the Lansdowne, Kenwyn, Rondebosch and Sybrand Park (LKRS) ECD Forum, said strong women should speak up, help others and say no more to GBV. She said the teachers of the LKRS ECD Forum believe if women are safe then the community is stronger. “Together we can end GBV by speaking up for change.”
On Sunday 20 September their clergy asked that the congregation wear black or purple to show their support against GBV and the killings of the women in Kempton Park. The teachers said they applauded all women who stood up and dared to say they objected to being bullied in any way. They agreed that
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Teachers of Jumpstart Pre-School in Lansdowne who stand firm against GBV are, from left; Michae Erasmus, Slolyn Legato, Tougeedah Hassen, Audrey Chivara and Ingrid Dlakavu. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
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PEOPLE’SPOST | Athlone|Lansdowne Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Marginal fare increases
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olden Arrow Bus Services (Gabs) passengers using cash to pay for their bus trips will see selected fares increase by an average of 4,5%.
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The increase, which came into effect yesterday (28 September), will mainly affect off-peak cash fares, while most peak cash fares will remain unchanged. Passengers who use Gold Card multi-journey tickets will not be affected by the fare adjustment, prices of these tickets will remain unchanged. The Western Cape Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku has welcomed the decision, saying the limited increase will help reduce the impact on commuters at a time when many households are already under financial pressure. For many Cape Town residents, public transport is a daily necessity, with commuters travelling long distances between home and work, school and other essential destinations. Sileku said Gabs had initially applied for a fare increase in August, with the increase planned for Tuesday 1 September, but delayed its implementation before requesting a revised and lower adjustment. “We know that many residents travel long distances every day to get to work, school and other essential destinations. For households already dealing with the high cost of living and many financial commitments, every additional transport cost matters. “We therefore welcome Golden Arrow’s decision to delay the initial increase and introduce a lower, targeted adjustment. Keeping Gold Card multi-journey fares unchanged and most peak fares unchanged will help protect many daily commuters from additional costs.” Gabs said in a press statement the decision to limit the increases was aimed at reducing the impact on passengers who rely on public trans-
Golden Arrow Bus Service commuters prepare to board a bus. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
OPTED FOR A TARGETED INCREASE RATHER THAN RAISING FARES ACROSS THE BOARD port for daily trips to work, school and other commitments. The bus company said rising operating costs, including fuel, maintenance, parts, tyres and labour, had contributed to the adjustment. Gabs said it had absorbed a portion of these rising costs and opted for a targeted increase rather than raising fares across the board. Sileku said public transport remained a lifeline for residents. “We must continue working together to make
sure that it remains accessible and affordable, particularly for those who depend on it every day.” MULTI-JOURNEY TICKETS OFFER SAVINGS
Passengers who regularly use Golden Arrow buses can consider multi-journey tickets, which offer discounts of up to 45%. The tickets are loaded onto a reusable Golden Arrow Gold Card, which costs R40 once-off. The Go Easy ticket allows passengers to use almost all routes with a single multi-journey ticket. Gabs is contracted to the Western Cape Mobility Department and receives a subsidy through the national Public Transport Operations Grant. Passengers can get specific fare information from the Transport Information Centre on 0800 65 64 63.
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Cape Town’s inner city now has a new way for people to experience its history, culture and communities. City Sightseeing Cape Town launched Urban Xplorer on Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September, offering a fresh take on the city beyond its postcard attractions and bringing visitors closer to the stories, people and places that shape Cape Town. Blending history, culture and community, Urban Xplorer will reveal the rich layers of Cape Town’s heritage. Highlights include driving past Greenmarket Square, Company Gardens, The Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the District Six Museum and more. “Urban Xplorer is not just about sightseeing; it’s about uncovering the soul of Cape Town,” said David Henwood, chief marketing officer of City Sightseeing Cape Town. “Launching on Heritage Day during Tourism Month is the perfect moment to showcase our city’s diverse cultures, communities and stories in a way that is authentic, engaging and exciting.”
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Urban Xplorer includes one hour on board with a live English-speaking guide, who brings the Inner City alive with personal narratives, cultural insights and historical context that reveal new dimensions of Cape Town’s complex and diverse heritage.
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City Sightseeing Cape Town launched Urban Xplorer offering a fresh take on the city beyond its postcard attractions. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
This is followed by a 30-minute guided walk in Bo-Kaap, giving guests the chance to explore one of the city’s most iconic neighbourhoods on foot. Guests who purchase a one-day Premium Combo can enjoy Urban Xplorer free of charge, offering exceptional value for those wanting to dive deeper into Cape Town’s Inner City. This is an opportunity to explore more of Cape Town while saving and to celebrate the city’s living heritage in a meaningful way. Alternatively, a stand-alone ticket will be R95 for adults and R45 for juniors. Urban Explorer operates at 10:00 and midday, starting and ending at the City Sightseeing tour office at 81 Long Street, in the Cape Town central business district (CBD). “We are thrilled with this innovative new concept,” added Henwood. “Urban Xplorer showcases the authentic heart of our beautiful city, while championing local businesses and inviting guests to connect more deeply with Cape Town and its people.”
Lawrence Mudzinganyama, a Zimbabwean businessman, is the latest foreign national to make headlines in South Africa. His story and actions are particularly worrisome considering the scourge of violence facing women in the country. As the nation we are in the process of mourning the deaths of several women in Ekurhuleni and other parts of the country. Police are working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators of these gruesome crimes to book and closure for the affected families. Hopefully, their investigations will not reveal another worrying trend.
Our nation continues to be in the news for all the wrong reasons and foreign nationals are often at the centre. When South Africans stand up against them, they are accused of xenophobia. Yes, xenophobia is wrong, but the reality is that people cannot come to our country and do as they please. While Mudzinganyama has apologised for his behaviour, that does not change his attitude, nor make his conduct acceptable. There is absolutely no room for anyone to intimidate or threaten another person, especially a threat to kill someone. Whether we agree or not this man is somehow a danger to women. His utterances, despite knowing that he was being recorded, prove his intentions and disregard for the rule of law. Not many people behave in that fashion, especially with camera in their face. “I will put a bullet in you now,
now. Do you understand? Mina andidlali! Mina I will murder you now and walk,” he shouts in the video on social media. There is no room for such remarks in our society. This guy deserves to be properly investigated and face the necessary actions. It is beyond anyone’s imagination that he was allowed to indeed “walk” away after being arrested. Earlier this week, I read a story of a foreign woman who abducted another woman. Both women are foreigners. The abductee managed to escape and ran to a local police station. Strangely, when the alleged perpetrator noticed that the woman had escaped she went to the police station to report her missing. She was arrested and charged with abduction. Incidents where foreigners come here to break our laws are seemingly on the rise.
Not so long ago, Ndodana Tshuma, killed his wife and two children in the United Kingdom before escaping to South Africa. He was arrested with an illegal firearm in his posession. These are just some of the challenges we face from our African brothers and sisters. They run from their countries into SA in search of greener pastures. They seem to come here with more than just a search for greener pastures but also to cause discomfort and undermine our laws. Authorities must act decisively against those who come here with ulterior motives. We are a loving and caring nation, but our kindness is fast becoming a problem and turning this country into a banana republic. We’ve got laws which must protect us against outside people and influence.
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PEOPLE’SPOST | Athlone|Lansdowne Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Solidarity with GBV victims NAMHLA MONAKALI hree 17-year-old Cape Town boys have completed a 24-hour relay run at Rondebosch Common in solidarity with women affected by gender-based violence (GBV).
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“GBV is not okay. It starts with us.” ~ Michael-Daniel Bam
GOING THE DISTANCE
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
At the peak of the event, about 300 people came out in support. Supporters ran, walked, brought supplies and checked in on the participants throughout the 24 hours. Friends and school teachers also showed their support. Michael-Daniel said business teacher, Leizelle Conracher, brought care packs for each runner, and Head of Academics Lesley Robertson arrived at about 03:00 with donuts. “Those small acts of kindness meant a lot and kept us going. It really showed us how much a community can carry you when you’re doing something bigger than yourself,” he said. A highlight was being welcomed by Abrahams and her team at the start. Both groups stayed overnight and completed the full 24 hours together. “What started as two groups coming together around the same cause became a genuine partnership and friendship. That was really special to experience,” he said.
Rev Mike Williams, Anglican Catholic minister and member of the Athlone police Spiritual Intervention Unit, said GBV was so pervasive and include emotional, verbal and, most common, physical abuse. “[We, the clergy of various denominations and faiths stand] together for dignity, respect and protection. Everyone should speak out, stand up and support survivors of violence against women and children. [We are] appealing to all to break their silence and end violence in our homes and communities.” WO Zita Norman, spokesperson for Athlone police, said GBV is not confined to Gauteng only, but across the country. REGULAR COMPLAINTS OF GBV
“We receive regular complaints from the communities we serve about GBV,” Norman said, “not only in homes but also at schools. To help our children who are bullied at schools we started the Youth Desk at our station, which is part of the provincial Youth Desk initiative.
Michael-Daniel Bam, Piettro Lourenco and Zayaan Essoff covered a combined 170km during the relay, which began at 19:00 on Friday 25 and continued until 19:00 on Saturday 26 September. The trio represented the Michael Daniel Bam Foundation and joined Naiema Abrahams’ Run Without Fear initiative. Michael-Daniel ran 70km, Zayaan 55km and Piettro 45km over the 24 hours. For Michael-Daniel, it was his first time running that distance. “The furthest I had previously run was 15km in 2023, so being able to reach 70km while running for a cause that means so much to us made the experience even more special,” he said. The relay was challenging but also deeply meaningful, he said. “It was challenging, but also incredibly meaningful and a lot of fun.”
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Members in the youth programme are our ears and eyes in the schools to help our vulnerable youth with challenges they face at schools.” She said the youth programme was about educating other youth to be role models, assisting the police in anti-bullying campaigns, not doing drugs, computer literacy and accountability hikes. Indabas are also held, also involving the local police, on youth-related needs and wants, and the sharing of the positive impact of current policing strategies. “I am appealing to the larger public of Athlone to encourage their grandchildren to join the Youth Desk as the programme will empower them to make informed decisions due to the fact that they are equipped with the right tools for a better future.” The collaboration with the clergy of the area helps families and children who are affected by all the social ills they face. For more information about the Youth Desk or the spiritual intervention unit, you can contact Athlone police on 021 697 9238/39.
Michael-Daniel Bam ran 70km over the 24 hours. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
A MESSAGE TO YOUNG MEN
Supporters told the runners they felt safe at the event regardless of the time of day. Many said they were proud to see young men taking a stand against GBV. Michael-Daniel said the feedback was particularly meaningful because the message they wanted to send was that young men have a responsibility to be part of the solution. “GBV is not okay. It starts with us.” “As boys and young men, we have a huge role to play in ending GBV. That means looking at our own behaviour, treating women and girls with respect, calling out our friends when they make inappropriate jokes or comments, and holding each other accountable.” He said the responsibility also extended beyond the present. “As we grow older and eventually raise children of our own, we have a responsibility to educate our boys properly and teach them what respect, accountability and healthy relationships look like. We cannot keep expecting the next generation to be different if we are not willing to change ourselves.” LOOKING AHEAD
The foundation is now exploring ways to focus more specifically on educating and engaging the boy-child, with the aim of preventing GBV before it happens. “We believe prevention has to start early, and that educating boys and young men needs to be a much bigger part of the conversation around GBV,” Michael-Daniel said.
From left: Zayaan Essoff, Michael-Daniel Bam and Piettro Lourenco, who took part in the 24-hour “Run Without Fear” relay at Rondebosch Common in solidarity against gender-based violence. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Some of the teachers, Soefia Hameedullah, Mabel Nzuko, Sadiyya Majoos, Nicole Philander, Tazkia Rinquest and Tandi Siga.
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PEOPLE’SPOST | Athlone|Lansdowne Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Homeless removed from station AVRIL FILLIES fter nearly 30 years Lansdowne train station precinct and surrounding areas have been cleared of the homeless people that lived there. The homeless were offered to relocate to the City of Cape Town’s Safe Spaces and homeless Shelters but they did not take up the offer.
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Wayne Dyason, spokesperson for law enforcement in the City, says the multi-agency operation led by the Sheriff of the Court took place on
NO CLIENTS ACCEPTED THE PLACEMENT OPTIONS AT THE TIME Tuesday 14 July in terms of a High Court order. “The court order covered Turfhall and Kritzinger roads and the area beneath the Racecourse Bridge. In total, 32 structures were removed and 45 occupants were affected. The
City’s Street People Programme Unit was on site to provide support to the individuals affected by the eviction,” he says. Social assistance and accommodation options at City Safe Spaces and Retreat Haven were made available. “No clients accepted these placement options at the time. Some indicated that they would return to their families. “Subsequent outreach interventions located some of the individuals in the surrounding areas. However, they declined to provide information regarding their current living arrange-
ments,” Dyason says. Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, described this clean up of public spaces at Lansdowne Station as another successful one, following the court eviction proceedings brought by the City. “As always, we have ensured each homeless person living at this site has been offered a much more dignified and caring alternative accommodation at one of our Safe Spaces. “We will always act to protect public spaces for the public at large, while always showing care for the homeless,” he says.
Help Hub to remain a safe space
Members of the recreation and parks directorate of the City of Cape Town, tarring the walking track in Woodbury Park to be ready for summer and next year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Woodbury Park gets facelift AVRIL FILLIES Fitness fanatics in Lansdowne and surrounding areas will enjoy the completion of the walking track in Woodbury Park this summer thanks to the work by the City of Cape Town’s parks and recreation department. According to Mark Kleinschmidt, Ward 60 councillor, the upgrade of the walking track was made possible from the annual ward allocation of R306 000. The track is part of the fitness equipment in the park which will be utilised to its fullest during the upcoming months into next year. The walking track will be extended during the upcoming year to give runners a longer field to train on.
June Roman, a resident and runner from Kenwyn, expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the track as it is a vital asset and facility to the Ward 60 community. Under the guidance of Subcouncil 11 admin manager Melane Siyabulela, project manager Anathi Siyolo and contractor Robert Jooste, a team from the recreation and parks directorate were busy in Woodbury Park with the upgrades. Residents from Kenwyn and surrounding areas utilise this fitness space not only to get fit but also involve their families in living a healthy lifestyle. With the upgrade currently on the way they are looking forward to the summer season and a new year for a fitter community.
KAYLYNNE BANTOM A Woodstock organisation that has helped thousands of people rebuild their lives is appealing to the public for R6 million to secure the future of its Humanity Hub. Souper Troopers, which has spent more than a decade supporting people experiencing homelessness, needs the funds to buy its current premises in Newmarket Street. The Humanity Hub is not a shelter, but a space where people can access psychosocial support, health-care and addiction referrals, assistance with identity documents and grants, family reunification, accommodation, job readiness, skills training, legal support, transport and ongoing mentoring. Each client receives individual support through the organisation’s CAST (Connect, Assess, Support and Transform) model. Since moving into the building in 2022 the space has become more than just a physical base for the organisation and the clients it serves. The organisation relies on public support and income generated through the manufacturing of its products, including African Worry Dolls, Troopers coffee as well as window and store decorations for Woolworths. If the organisation cannot purchase the property it will need help securing alternative premises. Founder Kerry Hoffman said more than 1 800 people had received support through the organisation’s CAST model since moving into the building four years ago. She said the current location is ideal because it is centrally situated for their clients. “It would be a tragedy for us not to secure our
home. This is a safe space for the people whom we have helped transform their lives. This is the place they can call home.” SAFE HAVEN
Hoffman said the possible loss of the Humanity Hub has also caused concern among those who have benefited from the organisation’s support and employment opportunities. “The people that we employ who’ve transformed their lives and still staying in shelter, for them this is a trigger. They fear that they are going to be homeless because this place has meant so much for them. “I am assuring them that we are not going to be homeless but it is up to the community to help us.” Souper Trooper La Toya Jeftha said the building had become an important part of her life. “This building didn’t only become a safe haven; it became a place where I can come and just be myself and where I belong.” OPTIMISTIC ABOUT FUNDING
Hoffman said the Humanity Hub remained optimistic about securing the necessary funds with the help of good Samaritans. “The definition of a trooper is that we don’t give up despite our circumstances and we will always rise. We all believe that the impossible is possible. Miracles are possible.” She appealed to businesses and the public to assist them. “We are asking the community to help us secure our home. And if it is not possible for this to be our home then help us secure our new home.” To donate email kerry@soupertroopers.org
Police seek public assistance with three fatal incidents The Athlone police are seeking help of the community in providing information on three incidents, which occurred between Sunday 20 and Tuesday 22 September. On Sunday, at 22:15, police were alerted to a shooting at a residence in Second Avenue, Belgravia Estate and on arrival were informed three males were shot and transported to a nearby medical facility. It was alleged a male was seen at the back of the residence with a firearm. The person then closed the door at the kitchen and shots were heard going off. The motive and suspects are unknown at this stage. It is further alleged that suspects fled in a white VW Golf. A total of 28 9 mm cartridges and two projectiles were found on the scene. All suspects ranging from the ages 25 to 43 years were shot multiple times and one was declared dead at the hospital. Cases of murder and attempted murder were
opened at the police station. In the second incident on Tuesday, at 06:30, police were alerted to an unknown female lying in the field in Clover Crescent, Kewtown. The paramedics arrived and determined that the woman had sustained a stab wound to the chest and declared her dead on the scene. A case of murder has been opened. In the third incident on the same day, at 10:15, at Canal Road, Vygekraal the police were alerted to an adult male, dead in the canal. Further investigation led police to a man the deceased lived with, who told them he had gone to empty his bucket into the canal and fell in. At some point the friend went looking for him, only to find he had fallen into the canal, and whatever efforts he made to save his friend were to no avail. An inquest docket has been opened by the police. Anyone with information relating to any of the three incidents can contact Athlone police on 021 697 9238/39.
The Humanity Hub is a space where people can access psychosocial support, job readiness, skills training, legal support, transport and ongoing mentoring. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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or 23-year-old Jacques Scheepers, learning to swim was once a challenge that seemed almost impossible. Today, the young man with autism can swim 30 lengths (between 750 and 1500metres) without stopping, helps teach others and has taken another step towards building a career in lifesaving. Scheepers, who previously made headlines for obtaining his International Pool Lifeguarding Certificate through Lifesaving South Africa, has continued to build on his achievements since joining Warobile Lifesaving Aquatics Academy in Maitland (“Nothing could stop him,” People’s Post, 12 August 2025). The academy was founded several years ago by Maitland resident Keith Abrahams (67) a retired law enforce-
if you find it difficult to swim, they must not give up. I will continue to encourage them and tell them that they can achieve anything if they put their mind to it,” he said. “This does not go about swimming only, but for everything else they want to achieve in life, like their school work or in their work/trade.” Cheryl, Scheepers’ mother, said it has been rewarding watching her son grow since joining the academy. “It has been amazing to see his growth. I know that when my son puts his mind to something he will be devoted. I am so proud of everything he’s managed to achieve,” she said. Cheryl said she and her husband continue to support their son when he writes his assessments.She also expressed her gratitude to Warobile for the support it has given her son. Abrahams said he has watched Scheepers’ transformation with pride. “He could not swim at all. When he started, he told me, ‘This is not for me’. But a month after, he changed his tune. Look at him now.” Abrahams said working with neurodivergent individuals can come with challenges, but he believes patience and giving people opportunities can make a difference. “At the academy I currently work with people with ADHD and for Jacques who has autism it is challenging. We must have patience. I believe in giving people second chances. I want them to be independent and be able to find employment.” Abrahams said that from next month, Scheepers and several other trainees will undergo additional training, including courses in surf
JOURNEY HAS BEEN ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN LEARNING A LIFE-SAVING SKILL ment officer and lifeguard. Abrahams established Warobile in memory of two teenage boys who drowned at Camps Bay beach in 2013, with the aim of keeping young people off the streets while teaching them valuable water-safety and lifesaving skills. Last month, Scheepers completed the Designated Safety Officer (DSO) course through Lifesaving South Africa and has since been appointed as one of Warobile’s Designated Safety Officers. He is currently being coached in his new role and also assists as a lifesaving coach. For Scheepers, his journey has been about much more than learning a life-saving skill. “Firstly, I learned how to swim, which required me to
Keith Abrahams devotes his time to teaching children water-safety skills. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
face various challenges in the water and overcome my fear of it. As my confidence grew, I became able to teach others and developed valuable skills in engaging with people. It brings me great joy and satisfaction to see someone successfully learn to swim after I have taught them.” However, his journey has not been without obstacles. “My worst challenge was being pushed into the water. I also found it very difficult to complete a length of swimming in the pool,” he said. “With the support of my coaches and their ongoing encouragement and dedication, I am now able to swim 30 lengths without stopping.” His progress has taught him that determination and consistent training can help someone to overcome challenges. “I found that I can achieve anything if I push myself and continue to train and practise towards this.” His ambitions extend beyond the swimming pool, with Scheepers hoping to take part in the Robben Island to Blouberg swimming challenge in the future. He also dreams of one day opening his own swimming school. “I would like to have my own swimming school in the future to teach others as an income. I have tried to find work so many times, but I don’t get any responses from the companies,” he said. His own experiences have also shaped how he wants to encourage others. “I would use myself as an example and tell them that even
Jacques Scheepers is determined to achieve his goals. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
lifesaving, first aid and firefighting. They will also complete skipper training. The academy works closely with Lifesaving South Africa, courses and certificates are internationally accredited. But keeping the academy running remains a challenge. Abrahams said Warobile relies on generous donors and his monthly pension grant. “If you teach someone the life skill, you know you saved a life. This gift comes from the Lord. I charge only R450 per year and some young people who cannot afford it, we sponsor. We appeal to businesses and people to come on board and support us.” For Scheepers, the goal is clear: to keep learning, keep training and eventually use the skills he has gained to help others. Email warobilesa@gmail.com to help.
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PEOPLE’SPOST | Athlone|Lansdowne Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Albie Sachs’ journey at the Baxter
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he story of Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance is vividly brought to life at the Baxter Theatre from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 31 October.
Graham Hopkins stars as Sachs in the one-person play, with Fiona Ramsay directing. Written by Gail Louw, the production honours one of South Africa’s most remarkable figures as activist, survivor, constitutional architect and champion of human rights. The story traces Sachs’ lifelong commitment to justice. Specifically, it follows him from marching against apartheid at 17, through exile and the 1988 car-bomb attack in Mozambique, to his vision of “soft vengeance”. Furthermore, this vision means building a democratic, just and humane South Africa rather than seeking bitter retribution. Sachs lost an arm and the sight in one eye in the attack. Apartheid-era security forces carried out the bombing. His journey of recovery and resilience forms part of a narrative that moves between the public and private sides of his life. FATHERHOOD AND FORGIVENESS
Told in Sachs’ own voice, the play explores family, resilience, forgiveness and fatherhood.
reviews from audiences and critics alike. Barry Morrissee wrote: “By the final moments of the evening, there was not a dry eye in the house, including, it must be said, his own.” The Something Guy described it as “a deeply moving piece of South African theatre — emotional, funny, powerful and unforgettable.” Furthermore, the review called it “a reminder that history is not only something we study. It is something we must continue to feel, remember and protect.”
STORY IS BOTH EPIC AND INTIMATE SPANNING RESISTANCE, LOSS, RECOVERY AND FATHERHOOD Moreover, it asks what “soft vengeance” means in a world still learning how to heal. The production also examines Sachs’ relationship with his father, Solly Sachs. In addition, it explores his experience of becoming a father later in life to his son, Oliver. As a result, it offers a portrait of an idealistic young activist, wounded survivor, devoted father and philosophical elder. “Staging a play on the life of Albie Sachs offers rich emotional and dramatic terrain,” Ramsay said. “His story is both epic and intimate spanning resistance, loss, recovery and fatherhood.” Furthermore, she said the play captures Sachs’ moral vision, emotional resilience and unwavering idealism. “Albie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds. With this play, the audience will leave not just with knowledge but feeling transformed by the experience,” she added.
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The story of Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance is vividly brought to life at the Baxter from 13 to 31 October. PHOTO:SUPPLIED CRITICAL ACCLAIM
The Baxter season follows a successful run at Theatre on the Square in Sandton earlier this year. There, the play received favourable
Ramsay, a multi-award winning performer, has appeared at the Baxter in recent years. Her credits there include “Blonde Poison”, also written by Louw, and “The Opera Singer” by Janna Ramos-Violante. Previously, she collaborated with Hopkins on “Hansard”, to great acclaim. The creative team includes Oliver Hauser as lighting designer and Dean Pitman as sound designer. Meanwhile, Ramsay and Hopkins designed the set together. Troupe Theatre Company and the Baxter Theatre present the production, in association with Daphne Kuhn. Evening shows start at 20:00, with Saturday matinees at 15:00. Tickets are available through Webtickets online and at Pick n Pay stores.
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Schools unite to stage original musical at Homecoming Centre Students from Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard, Constantia and Durbanville are joining forces to stage Kafka … and the Doll, an original musical theatre production at the Star Theatre in Cape Town’s Homecoming Centre from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 October. Written and directed by Esmé van Dyk, the production brings performers and live musicians from the three schools together on a theatre stage beyond their school campuses. It tells its story through music, drama, dance and visual storytelling, with newly written lyrics and an original script. The musical draws on an account from the final years of writer Franz Kafka’s life. Kafka encounters a little girl in a Berlin park who is distressed after losing her doll. Instead of telling her that the doll is gone, he begins writing letters to her as though they have come from the doll, imagining a series of adventures that help her make sense of its loss. Van Dyk, Head of Culture, Reddam House Durbanville, and Writer and Director of Kafka … and the Doll, says: “Loss does not erase love; sometimes, love simply changes shape. A sentiment attributed to Franz Kafka — ‘Everything you love is very likely to be lost, but in the end, love will return in a different way’ — became the heartbeat of Kafka and the Doll. Inspired by the story of Kafka meeting a little girl in a park who had lost her doll, I wanted to explore loss, love and the unexpected ways love can return. “The letters Kafka wrote to the girl have never been found, so I wanted audiences to experience them through my own creative interpretation. I imagined what the doll’s travels might have looked like and brought those journeys to life on stage, adding a sense of magic and wonder to the story. As an adult, I still believe deeply in the power of imagination and dream-
ing. Ultimately, I wrote and directed this piece to give people hope and to gently explore, and perhaps heal, the things we so seldom address. Bringing together the extraordinary young talent from three Reddam House schools makes the production even more special. Our actors, musicians and dancers have come together to create something that could only exist through this collaboration. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to bring this story to life. It has been a dream for four years, and now that dream is finally a reality.” The leads are played by Joseph Katz of Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard, who plays Kafka, with Mayuri Miseer of Reddam House Constantia as Dora Diamant. Zoey Kruger of Reddam House Durbanville plays Else, while Kieren Prince of Constantia portrays Older Else. Lara Smit of Durbanville plays the Doll, and Luke Trompeter of Constantia takes the role of Toymaker and Narrator. “I could not be prouder of this cast, my Musical Director, Manina Pretorius, and my Assistant Director, Kelly Fouché. They have poured so much of themselves into this story, and I already know that when the final curtain closes, I am going to miss them terribly,” says Van Dyk. Through the doll’s imagined travels, the cast explores childhood, identity, grief and love, as well as the ways stories can help people face difficult experiences. The wider company brings those imagined worlds to life through characters including a Moon Queen, pirates and circus performers. The production is family friendly. Performances will be between 19:00 and 21:00 on Thursday and Friday, and between 14:00 and 16:30 on Saturday with a gala evening performance between 19:30 and 22:00. Tickets start at R200 and are available through Quicket.
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The cast of Kafka...and the Doll from Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard, Reddam House Constantia and Reddam House Durbanville. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Leusson Muniz (Dracula) and Fanelo Ndweni (Enfield). PHOTO: BRENDA VELDTMAN
Nixon’s ‘Dracula’ ballet bites back at Artscape Theatre Prepare to enter a world of seduction, danger and the supernatural when Cape Town City Ballet brings David Nixon CBE’s acclaimed Dracula back to the Artscape Theatre from Wednesday 28 October. Nixon’s Dracula is a darkly theatrical collision of dance, music, design and gothic storytelling, an intoxicating invitation into a world where passion, danger and the macabre intertwine. Nixon’s choreography pushes the classical genre into more visceral territory, combining raw physicality, sensuality and intensity with the precision and grace of this exquisite art form. Critics were effusive in their reviews of the South African premiere earlier this year, describing the production as a “grown-up ballet-noir”, (Keith Bain, Daily Maverick), “deliciously dark” (Bianca Coleman, Eat.Play.Drink.
Cape Town), “utterly seductive” (Barbara Loots, Theatre Scene Cape Town) and Die Burger’s review by Nadia Swart led with the headline ‘Dracula’ slaan sy tande by Kunstekaap in’. Set to a stirring score and brought to life through minimalist staging, evocative lighting, period costumes and striking set design, every element draws audiences deeper into Dracula’s shadowy world. For those drawn to the mysterious and macabre, Dracula offers an enticing escape from the ordinary and an invitation to surrender to the dark side. The limited season – six shows only – runs until Sunday 1 November with evening performances on 28, 29, 30 and 31 October at 19:30 and matinees on 31 October at 14:00 on 1 November at noon. Advance booking is recommended and tickets available through Webtickets.
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he results of the first round of the three teams representing Western Province Rugby Union in the Gold Cup Competition on Saturday 26 September were a mixed bag Villager from Brookside, Durbell from Durbanville and Schotsche Kloof-Walmers (SKW) are flying the flag for the Capetonians, and were competing in the Southern Bracket in SA Rugby’s community club competition. SKW had to play second fiddle
against the defending champions Naka Bulls in Pretoria when they went down 43-36, while Villager beat Young Leopards form East London 66-18 at Brookside and Durbell had to travel to East London for their victory of 38-24 over East London Police. SKW was the wild card in the competition and was selected on their performances during the Super League A competition of WP, while Villager and Durbell finished first and second respectively on the log. Villager is looking for their third trophy after winning Super League A as well as the Presidents Cup when they won the Top 8. The Gold Cup is seen as unfinished business and Villager wants to make amends for
VILLAGER, DURBELL AND SCHOTSCHE KLOOF-WALMERS FLYING THE FLAG last year’s loss in the final against Naka Bulls. Naka Bulls is the number one club in the country with three consecutive wins and all the teams in the Gold Cup will have their work cut out if they want to topple the defending champions. SKW finished in the top five of WP’s domestic competition and earned the wildcard. This was their second encounter against Naka Bulls after com-
peting against them in the Saldanha Top 8 Easter Tournament in the West Coast and the match was seen as a revenge match after they lost 28-24 in April. It was just a case of what the margin of the result is going to be and if it will again be less than 10. Like the encounter in April the rematch did not disappoint as both teams scored freely but the experience of Naka Bulls pulled them through for the win. This time the score difference was seven, again less than 10. Durbell went to battle against the second team from the Eastern Cape, East London Police, Young Leopards travelled to Cape Town for their encounter against Villager. EL Police won the Super 14 compe-
tition of the Border Super League and wants to be the team who will have the bragging rights in East London with their progress in the Gold Cup competition. The competition is divided into two sections, Southern Bracket consisting of teams from WP, SWD, Boland, Free State, KZN, EP, Griquas and Border. The Northern Bracket include teams from the Bulls, Valke, Limpopo, Leopards, Pumas, Lions and Griffons. Other teams in the Southern Bracket are: College Rovers, Kimberley, Bloemfontein Collegians, Gardens, Saldanha, Evergreens, Groot Brakrivier, Roses United, Bloemfontein Police, Harlequins, Sishen and Crusaders.