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LEARNERS USE SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE TO GREEN THE WORLD

Pinelands trio off to fair NAMHLA MONAKALI

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hree Pinelands High School learners are heading to the International Science Fair after winning gold medals at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Cape Town Regional Science Fair early this month. The regional fair, held at the University of Cape Town (UCT) from Tuesday 11 until Thursday 13 August, saw the school enter 24 learners with 15 projects. Pinelands High earned four gold, four silver and five bronze medals, along with two special awards, thus paving the way to the global event in Johannesburg, between Tuesday 29 September and Sunday 4 October. For more than 20 years the school’s internal Science and Innovation Fair has formed part of its academic extension programme, encouraging independent research and scientific thinking. Grade 9 learner Alexandra de Roo won gold in the environmental-studies category for her project, “Gardening for Biodiversity: Supporting Arthropod Diversity in Urban Areas”. She investigated whether increasing plant diversity in suburban gardens could help counter the global decline of arthropods — insects, spiders and other small creatures. A 2019 study published in the journal Biological Conservation estimated that 40% of insect species globally are threatened with extinction over the coming decades. Alexandra compared arthropod diversity across four sites: Rondebosch Common, a roadside verge garden in East Way, the Pinelands

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I cannot wait to go to Johannesburg Alexandra de Roo

High Biodiversity Garden and an open green space in Cone Way. Her findings showed that planted gardens supported an average of 14,8 arthropod species, compared with just 6,6 in open green spaces. Natural fynbos supported the highest diversity at 17,2 species. Alexandra also won Best in Category and the South African Environmental Observation Network (Saeo) Special Award, which includes an invitation to an environmental-studies workshop. “I cannot wait to go to Johannesburg. It has been my dream ever since I heard about it as a young girl. “I always remember going to see the projects with my dad when I was younger. “I have a huge passion for the environment and I am really excited that I get to spread awareness of the decline of arthropods, which so many are not even aware of, and hence it has been named a silent mass extinction,” explained Alexandra Grade 11 learners Uthmaan Razak and Huda Nacerodien won gold in the chemistry and biochemistry category for their joint project, “Making and Testing Fuels from Tyres to Reduce Pollution”. TO PAGE 4

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Pinelands High School gold medallists (from left) Grade 9 learner Alexandra de Roo and Grade 11 learners Uthmaan Razak and Huda Nacerodien, who will compete in the International Science Fair in Boksburg, Gauteng from 29 September to 4 October. Photo: Supplied

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20% of Gr 4s can ‘read’

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ore than 914 000 South African Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any of the country’s 11 official languages, according to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (Pirls).

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2022, concentrated in North West, the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The World Literacy Foundation (WLF) estimates the cost to South Africa’s economy at approximately US$5,13 billion a year in lost productivity, foregone earnings and reduced workforce participation, applying Unesco’s economic model for illiteracy. Earlier WLF estimates have ranged as high as US$6,7 billion.

That figure represents 81% of the cohort. It places South Africa last among the 57 countries and regions assessed in the most recent study, released in May 2023. The country also recorded the steepest decline among the 33 participants with comparable trend data. The proportion of learners unable to read for meaning rose from 78% in 2016 to 81% in 2021, erasing a decade of slow gains. In 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa set a national goal: every 10-year-old should be able to read for meaning by 2030. Four years out, the trend is moving the other way.

Illiteracy is not only a South African problem. Unesco estimates that 739 million adults worldwide cannot read. The WLF works across five continents to close that gap, one classroom, one book and one reader at a time. “South Africa has the researchers, teachers and programmes that know how to close this gap,” said Andrew Kay, CEO and founder of the WLF. “Those voices belong on the world stage.”

ADULTS LEFT BEHIND

OXFORD SUMMIT CALLS FOR PAPERS

Adult literacy tells a similar story of averages hiding gaps. South Africa’s adult literacy rate stood at 91,15% in 2024, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) Institute for Statistics. However, the Department of Higher Education and Training reports that 3,9 million adults remained functionally illiterate in

A GLOBAL CHALLENGE

This research will feature at the World Literacy Summit at Oxford University in March next year. Researchers, policymakers and teachers from more than 85 countries will meet under the theme “Literacy in a Connected World”. Literacy specialists working on South African reading outcomes, mother-tongue instruction, foundation phase teaching or adult

Nearly one million South African Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning, according to the latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

3,9 MILLION ADULTS ‘ILLITERATE’ education are invited to submit a paper or presentation proposal. The deadline is 30 August.

The WLF operates in 54 countries with a mission to eradicate illiteracy by 2040. According to the foundation, 92% of online donations go directly towards books, learning spaces and literacy programmes for children and adults in need.

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Today, Spring day, is the start of days become longer as we enter the final stretch of the year. For many of us, it is a reminder that another year is moving quickly and that perhaps some of the things we promised ourselves in January have not happened. But perhaps September is a better time to take stock than January ever was. We often treat the beginning of a new year as our only opportunity to change. We make resolutions, set goals and convince ourselves that we will become different versions of ourselves from 1 January. Yet life does not wait for January. Life changes in the middle of the year, in the middle of a career and sometimes in the middle of plans we were certain would work out. A job disappears. An application is rejected. A relationship ends. Money becomes tight. A business fails. A qualification takes us somewhere we did not expect to go.

We discover that the career we worked so hard to build no longer makes us happy. Sometimes the uncertainty is external. Sometimes it is internal. You simply wake up one day and realise that the person you have become is no longer comfortable with the life you are living. That is where reinvention comes in. Reinventing yourself does not necessarily mean throwing your entire life away and starting from scratch. Sometimes it means repositioning yourself. It means asking: Where am I now? Where do I want to go? What do I need to change to get there? The qualification that once seemed like the key to a particular career may no longer be enough. But experience matters. So does adaptability. Perhaps you do not need to start over. Perhaps you need to present yourself differently. Update your CV. Learn the skill you have been putting off. Build a portfolio. Apply for the position you keep telling yourself you are not qualified for. Speak to someone working in the field you want to enter. Take the course. Start the side project. Position yourself for the opportunity before it arrives. Too often, we wait

until we are forced or desperately need change before preparing for it. There is also something else that holds many of us back: age. We have created timelines for our lives as though everyone receives the same instruction manual. By 25, you should know what you want. By 30, you should have a successful career. By 35, you should own a home. By 40, you should have everything figured out. But I’ve lived long enough to see life does not work that way. Some people find their calling at 22. Others at 42. Some build successful careers and later realise they want something completely different. Others have to start again because circumstances leave them with no choice. There is no expiry date on ambition. We should also be honest about what reinvention can do. It cannot protect us from uncertainty. You can make sensible plans and still lose your job. You can work hard and still be overlooked. You can prepare carefully and still have life disrupt your plans. Reinvention is not pretending that these things do not hurt. It is refusing to believe that a setback has to become your identity. Perhaps that is what makes a new

season such a useful metaphor. Spring does not ask whether winter was successful. It simply arrives. We should give ourselves the same permission. If the career you chose no longer fits, you can reconsider it. If your goals have changed, you can change them. If the version of yourself you created years ago no longer reflects who you are, you can let it go. You do not need to have the next five years figured out. You need to know what you are willing to do next. So perhaps the question is not whether you have achieved everything you wanted this year. Perhaps it is: Are you positioning yourself for the life you want next? There are still months left in the year. More importantly, there is still time. Life will continue to change whether we are ready for it or not. We may not be able to control what comes next, but we can decide whether we remain stuck in what no longer serves us. Sometimes reinvention is not about becoming someone new. It is about becoming ready for who you are still capable of becoming. And there is no better time to begin than now.

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r Sarah Whitehead has spent her career using her lived experience of disability to advocate for others. Now she is bringing that mission to the Enable Centre in Kenilworth.

A medical doctor and disability advocate, she joined the centre this month (August). She will help raise the profile of the Enable Initiative and the Equal Access Programme (EAP), the centre’s non-profit arm. “Having first-hand experience of the quality of the rehabilitation services it offers is definitely a bonus when it comes to donor engagement and communicating its story.” EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL

The Enable Centre is an interdisciplinary rehabilitation facility in Kenilworth. It offers physiotherapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychology and neuropsychology. The centre also uses advanced technology, including wearable robotic mobility devices, to support neurological recovery. Through the EAP, established in 2021, the centre provides subsidised rehabilitation to patients who cannot afford private rates. Access is means-tested based on household income, with discounts ranging from 20% to 80%. The programme has provided more than 2 000 subsidised sessions since its launch. “Through EAP, they make quality interdisciplinary rehabilitation affordable for all,” said Whitehead. “The rehabilitation an EAP client receives is no different to what I receive from the private practice. We all have access to the same venue, the same equipment and the same rehabilitation healthcare professionals.” A MISSION CEMENTED

Before joining the Enable Centre Whitehead

Cable car used in a ‘rescue’ drive Table Mountain’s iconic cable car became the setting for a high-stakes rescue simulation on Wednesday 26 August as Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) volunteers practised evacuating an injured patient from the mountain in a race against time. The exercise involved the cable car being suspended above the mountain path, evacuating an injured patient from this pathway by hoisting them up into the cable car and transporting them to the Lower Station where an ambulance would normally be waiting to transport them to hospital. The scenario tested the coordination between WSAR rescue teams and Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company’s (TMACC) operational staff, as well as the procedures required to use the Cableway safely during a rescue. Wahida Parker, managing director of TMACC, said WSAR’s volunteers do some of the most demanding and critical work on the mountain. “We have enormous respect for that work, and see it as part of our responsibility to support it in every way we can, through training, and access to our infrastructure. We also support WSAR through fundraising initiatives such as our annual Cableway Charity Challenge and Golf Day.” Parker said as visitor numbers increase towards peak season, access to the Cableway during a real emergency can significantly reduce the time it takes to evacuate an injured or ill visitor. David Nel, spokesperson for WSAR, said the exercise was a crucial part of how they prepare for the season ahead. He said the partnership’s value goes well beyond training. W ith hiking activity expected to increase over the coming months, both organisations urge visitors to prepare properly before heading onto the mountain. Nel advises hikers to plan routes within their group’s ability, carry sufficient water, warm clothing and a charged phone, check weather conditions, stay together, and call WSAR on 021 937 0300 early if they think they may need help.

A DISABLED MEDICAL DOCTOR CAN LIVE TO TELL QUALITY OF REHAB THE ENABLE CENTRE OFFERS co-founded Zimele, meaning “independence” in Xhosa, a Pinelands-based non-profit supporting amputees from disadvantaged backgrounds. Zimele was founded in 2020 with prosthetist Jayson Chin and businessman Rodney Lakay. It provides prosthetic fitting, therapy, skills training and help finding employment. Since 2022 it has helped more than 50 amputees improve their quality of life. “Zimele has firmly cemented my passion for disability advocacy, challenging societal narratives about disability, helping uplift others, the power of rehabilitation and using my lived experience to be a voice for people that need it,” Whitehead said. She announced her departure from Zimele earlier this month, describing it as a decision made “with a heavy but also an extremely full and grateful heart. “Choosing to leave was not an easy decision but I know it’s the right one for me.” Whitehead rounded off her time at Zimele with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, “the best way to finish my time with Zimele.” A PERSONAL JOURNEY

Whitehead graduated with a medical degree from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2010. She later earned a PhD focusing on the inclusion of disability in medical curricula. She has been attending the Enable Centre’s private practice for her own rehabilitation for over a year. Her lived experience of disability, she said, was what drove her advocacy. “It is pretty cool that they have given me the

Dr Rob Evans, co-founder and biokineticist at the Enable Centre in Kenilworth, with Dr Sarah Whitehead.PHOTO: SUPPLIED

opportunity to help elevate the profile of their non-profit arm.” Whitehead said she didn’t know exactly what the future would look like. But her years at Zimele ensured it would be “an interesting adventure.” Quoting Nelson Mandela, she said: “It always seems impossible until it’s done. “I look forward to seeing how this evolves.”

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The pair explored whether waste tyres could be converted into a usable alternative fuel through pyrolysis — a process that heats material without oxygen to break it down — to reduce tyre waste and pollution in under-resourced communities. They tested small-scale pyrolysis, assessed a three-stage gas-cleaning system and compared the resulting fuel with conventional fuels. Waste tyres were successfully converted into a combustible liquid fuel with properties comparable to conventional fuels. “Taking part in the Eskom Expo has taught me so much,” said Huda. “Turning waste tyres into fuel to reduce pollution has been challenging but so rewarding, and I am so grateful for my partner and the opportunity to advance to the next round.” Razak said he had not expected to advance. “This opportunity will be one of many steps forward for my career path. It has opened up a world full of innovation, creativity, trial and error, and has emphasised that failure is the opportunity to learn.” TEACHERS RECOGNISED

Science teachers Nicole Masureik and Norman Davies received long-service awards at the regional fair. Masureik was recognised for 16 years of service and Davies for 22 years. Davies said the expo had given South African learners the chance to test themselves as young scientists since 1980. “Projects this year continue to reflect the concerns that young people have for the environmental and socio-economic issues that plague our society.” Davies highlighted the crucial role played by the school’s internal Science and Innovation Fair, encouraging independent research and scientific thinking. “Biodiversity studies add to the knowledge base on climate change impacts and the lowcost reuse of old tyres to extract fuel reflect those concerns by students at Pinelands High,” Davies said.

Bequeath to Red Cross NAMHLA MONAKALI ape Town residents can have their will drafted for free during Wills Week, from Monday 14 to Friday 18 September, while supporting children’s health care across the Western Cape.

Raymond and Wendy Ackerman. The Ackerman family’s connection to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital spans three generations.

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Many participating attorneys offer free basic will-drafting services during the week. The Children’s Hospital Trust is encouraging residents to consider leaving a bequest a gift in their will to support paediatric health care.

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NEVER TURNS A CHILD AWAY

The trust raises funds for the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, which treats children from all walks of life and never turns a sick or injured child away, according to longtime supporter Wendy Ackerman. The connection of the Ackerman family, founders of the Ackermans and Pick n Pay supermarket chains, to the hospital spans three generations. Ackerman’s father-in-law, Gus Ackerman, helped fundraise to build the hospital. She and late husband Raymond later lost a grandchild who had been cared for at the hospital. “It wasn’t merely a big building opposite Rondebosch Common. It was an important part of the lives of the children in Cape Town and environs. Children came from all over the country.” HOW A BEQUEST WORKS

A bequest is a gift left in a will. Donors can leave a specific amount of money, a percentage of their estate, or assets such as property or shares.

against their taxable income. Bequests are also excluded from an estate for estate duty purposes, and assets donated may qualify for capital gains tax relief. Residents should consult their financial adviser, attorney or estate planner to understand the benefits relevant to their circumstances.

BEQUESTS ARE THE HOSPITAL TRUST’S MAIN SOURCE OF FUNDING. The trust, established in 1994, is run on strict governance principles, said Ackerman. “Every cent that is donated to the Children’s Hospital Trust is placed in a project for the benefit of the children.” Bequests are among the trust’s most critical sources of long-term funding because they allow the organisation to plan ahead. The trust has been approved by the South African Revenue Service (Sars) to issue tax certificates, allowing donors to deduct donations

HOW TO TAKE PART

Many legal practitioners have agreed to draw up wills for free during Wills Week, said Ackerman. Residents should contact their attorney or legal adviser to confirm whether they offer this service. Donations can also be made directly through the trust’s website at childrenshospitaltrust.org. za.

New water meters campaign continues The City of Cape Town is appealing to residents to be on the lookout for its workers as it ramps up the new prepaid smart electricity meters in the Claremont, Kenilworth and Wynberg areas. The free and compulsory rollout is currently underway until September. According to the City, property owners who do not comply may face disconnection. Residents will receive a letter in their post box with an appointment date. They have 14 days to respond. Installation takes about an hour. Xanthea Limberg, Mayco member for energy,

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said the meters help residents manage costs. “One of the most important things for residents to know is that electricity costs are the same irrespective of the type of meter used. The meters do not supply electricity, they just measure usage,” she said. “The new meters make it easier for residents to manage their electricity costs as they can see their usage in real-time. Importantly, they allow qualifying residents the opportunity to switch to the affordable subsidised Lifeline Tariff, which includes free basic electricity units.” The Lifeline Tariff is available to qualifying low-income households. It includes a set amount of free power each month. However, some residents in areas where the rollout has already taken place have reported problems. Prepaid tokens have been rejected with messages such as “used,” “old” or “duplicate”. These residents fear losing money. SCAM WARNING

The City has warned residents to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a contractor. All authorised workers must carry a City-issued identification card. It must show the City logo,

the staff member’s name, photograph and a work order number. Ward 59 councillor Mikhail Manuel, for Claremont, Kenilworth and Newlands, said residents had not yet raised concerns about the rollout. He said residents generally raised three concerns when moving from credit to prepaid. Some believe it costs more. Others see no reason to change if the current system works. Some also question convenience. “The tariff is exactly the same. Prepaid is never more or less,” he said. “The benefit is that you can see how much you are spending as a household. “ Manuel said the meters were City-owned and the programme was compulsory. “We need to trust that the meters are up to date. The shift is necessary to see what you spend.” He said no token errors had been reported in his ward. There had also been no reports of suspicious people posing as contractors. “Ask to see a City badge, or call me or the contractor so I can check on the City system and verify very quickly.” Manuel said residents were generally well informed about the rollout. Meanwhile, Emile Langenhoven, Ward 62

councillor for Wynberg, said the rollout had been smooth in his area.“I haven’t received complaints, nor any feedback from residents,” he said. Bishops Court, Constantia, Plumstead, Southfield and Diep River are scheduled for the next phase from October to December. Residents who missed their appointment or want to confirm their status cshould call 0860 103 089.

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Mother-child nutrition expanded NAMHLA MONAKALI Lansdowne-based non-profit organisation (NPO) has expanded its mother-and-child nutrition programme to reach 70 more mothers, young children and families in Bloekombos and Wallacedene, Kraaifontein.

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FoodForward SA, launched the expansion on Thursday 20 August at the Wallacedene Clinic, in partnership with the City of Cape Town Health Department. The programme focuses on the first 1 000 days of a child’s life, the period from conception to a child’s second birthday. During this window proper nutrition lays the foundation for lifelong health, growth and brain development. Local clinics identify underweight mothers and malnourished children. Health workers monitor their growth over time. Mothers receive nutrition education and monthly food parcels from FoodForward SA. To date, the NPO said, 535 patients have completed the full nutrition intervention. More than 1,5 million children suffer from malnutrition every year in South Africa. The FoodForward SA Household Food Insecurity Report shows that 17,8 million people in the country were food-insecure in 2023. Of those 8 million faced severe food insecurity. This leaves young children at risk of stunting, a condition where a child is too short for their age because of chronic under nutrition. Stunting can cause lifelong physical and cognitive developmental challenges. South Africa produces more than enough food to feed its people, yet millions remain without enough to eat, according to FoodForward SA. The organisation recovers surplus food from supply-chain partners and redirects it to communities in need. COMMUNITY VOICES

Andy du Plessis, Managing Director of FoodForward SA, said the first 1 000 days offer a

FoodForward SA, launched the expansion on Thursday 20 August at the Wallacedene Clinic, in partnership with the City of Cape Town Health Department. PHOTO:SUPPLIED

17,8 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY WERE FOOD-INSECURE IN 2023, 8 MILLION SEVERELY SO. unique window to shape a child’s future. “Our programme combines nutritious food support with community-based healthcare to ensure children do not just survive but thrive,” he said. “By extending our footprint into Bloekombos and Wallacedene alongside our local government and community partners we are scaling a proven model that builds healthier, more resilient households.”

Everin van Rooyen, Head of Personal Primary Health Care at the City, welcomed the partnership. “We are grateful for this collaboration because despite our best efforts there are still challenges, and this initiative is an opportunity; mothers can now have more.” Carlin November, Facility Manager at Wallacedene Clinic, said the facility identifies at-risk mothers and children and provides nutrition education, but cannot provide food. “That is where FoodForward comes in,” she pointed out. HEALTHY CHILDREN

Hewitt de Jager, founder of HewLin Compassion NPO, which will help distribute the food parcels, said food is a powerful connector. “This

will restore dignity and hope in the community, and the children’s lives will be positively impacted,” he said, Chantal Naidoo, Coordinator of Health Programmes for the City, said mothers now have the opportunity for a healthier pregnancy and healthy babies who will grow into healthy children. FoodForward SA Board Member Namhla Skweyiya thanked the health-care workers for their role in society. She reminded mothers that they had been entrusted with their children, to support them to reach their full potential. FoodForward SA, established in 2009, is South Africa’s largest food redistribution organisation. It operates in all nine provinces and is a certified member of the Global Foodbanking Network.

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Wildlife trade-social media link

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ocial-media platforms are fuelling an illegal wildlife trade that is growing faster than it can be policed, according to a major global review co-authored by a University of Cape Town (UCT) researcher.

The study, published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity, found that thousands of animal, plant and fungal species, including many threatened with extinction, are being traded through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Researchers monitoring online activity for six weeks in mid-2025 found more than 1 600 primates advertised for sale across the four platforms. Birds, snakes, frogs and orchids are increasingly traded the same way. Dr Annette Hübschle, chief research officer and co-lead of the Global Risk Governance Programme in UCT’s Faculty of Law, is the study’s only Africa-based co-author. Her contribution brings a Global South and community-centred perspective to a field that has largely focused on detection technology and enforcement. “The online illegal wildlife trade is not simply a technology problem that can be engineered away,” said Hübschle. “It spreads across platforms faster than any single company or country can police it, and it represents a growing, evolving threat to biodiversity.” AFRICA IN THE TRADE ROUTES

Africa features prominently in the trade routes the study documented. Between 2010 and 2021, roughly 800

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000 African grey parrots were traded internationally. Researchers monitoring public Facebook accounts of exporters in Togo found more than 200 species advertised for sale. The review found that online trade spans the entire trafficking chain, from harvesters and intermediaries locating specimens through social media to direct-to-consumer shipments that bypass large-scale smuggling networks. A COMMUNITY-CENTRED RESPONSE

Hübschle argues that enforcement alone will not solve the problem. The study’s call to centre communities draws on her 2025 chapter in the Routledge Handbook of Wildlife Crime, which extends the “harmscapes” framework developed by the Global Risk Governance Programme at UCT. The framework treats wildlife harm as something produced across diffuse, interconnected sites rather than a series of discrete crimes to be policed and asks who is positioned to act at each of those sites, including actors that state-led responses typically overlook. “Much of the current response is enforcement-heavy and modelled on Global North regulatory systems,” said Hübschle. “But communities,

Dr Annette Hübschle, chief research officer and co-lead of the Global Risk Governance Programme at UCT, is the only Africa-based co-author of the global review published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity. PHOTO:SUPPLIED

local practitioners and frontline conservation actors are often the first to notice emerging code words, shifting routes and the unintended harms of punitive approaches.” LESSONS FROM THE SUCCULENT KAROO

Hübschle’s fieldwork in the Northern and Western Cape, part of the Safeguarding Succulents project, offers a concrete illustration. Conophytum, a succulent genus targeted by international collectors since 2019, has seen its illegal price collapse by up to two orders of magnitude over three years as the number

of harvesters grew and the market became oversupplied. Rather than ending the problem, the price collapse is pushing harvesting towards other plant genera and reptiles. “On the ground we’re seeing communities read these shifts in real time, and in some cases propose their own solutions, including access-and-benefit-sharing models, before formal policy catches up,” said Hübschle. “That local knowledge is exactly what a whole-of-society response needs to draw on, whether the trade is happening in a Cape Town Facebook group or a Succulent Karoo

The authors set out five complementary strategies: AI-assisted monitoring and detection; stronger platform policies and content moderation backed by independent audits; whole-of-society coordination among technology companies, regulators, non-governmental organisations and affected communities; demand-reduction campaigns informed by behavioural science; and international policy frameworks such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) and the EU’s Digital Services Act. Lead author Prof Enrico di Minin from the University of Helsinki said addressing the trade is “complex but not insurmountable.” Co-author Dr Neil d’Cruze, from Manchester Metropolitan University, said the harms mirror those of traditional wildlife trafficking but can unfold at greater speed and scale. GAPS REMAIN

The study identifies major gaps in the evidence base, particularly around how online trade routes are documented in the Global South. It calls for research that better reflect the regions most affected by wildlife trafficking and its consequences for biodiversity, conservation and public health. For Hübschle, stopping illegal wildlife trade online will require more than taking posts down or closing accounts. The people who live alongside the targeted species must have a meaningful role in shaping the response.

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n a rapidly evolving business landscape, creativity and innovation have emerged as key drivers for corporate success. To meet the demands of a competitive marketplace, many forward-thinking companies have shifted their recruitment strategies, placing a greater emphasis on attracting and cultivating diverse skill sets, and unconventional thinking. Miway’s annual Actuarial Hackathon, held for the sixth time this year, has evolved over the years and aims to identify prospects who can turn “complex situations into extraordinary solutions” while offering participants an opportunity to put the theoretical knowledge from their studies into practice. The Actuarial Hackathon, an invitation-only, one-week modelling marathon recently took place and saw participants apply their minds to developing the best pricing strategy based on a provided dataset. This year’s constituent comprised of final year and Honours students, as well as graduates in actuarial science, data science and related fields. This year the Hackathon ceremony awarded winners in two categories, Mean Squared Error (MSE) and Profit. During a celebratory prizegiving session at the culmination of the event, Travis Dellar student/graduate from the University of Cape Town clinched the MSE first

place, Gorata Mpotoane from University of Johannesburg, scooped MSE second place, and Jolan Govender from Wits University took the MSE third-prize. Under the profit category, Simama Notha from Wits University took first prize, alongside Karabo Moeng from University of Pretoria who took second prize and Gorata Mpotoane winning third prize. Congratulating all the winners was Christiaan Marais, Head of Actuarial at Miway, who sees the Hackathon as an ideal platform for identifying individuals with a knack for problemsolving, unorthodox thinking, and the ability to generate innovative ideas that can drive growth. All the winners succeeded in building effective pricing models and demonstrated resourcefulness and perseverance in formulating a unique and compelling solution. As this has been the case in previous years, the Actuarial Hackathon provided Miway with the ideal opportunity to test candidates' problem-solving abilities but also to provide insights into our commitment to creativity, collaboration, and out-of-the-box thinking. As part of the experience, participants had the chance to interface with experienced actuaries and gain a practical demonstration of Miway’s hybrid working model. For these participants, the Hackathon provided

Simama Notha (Profit 1st), Karabo Moeng (Profit 2nd), Christiaan Marais, Head of Actuarial at Miway, Jolan Govender (MSE 3rd) and Gorata Mpotoane (MSE 2nd, Profit 3rd). a window into the working world and allowed them to sense-check their thinking with team members who had the opportunity to share their insights and transfer knowledge.” “The Hackathon presented quite the challenge; where students were required to use a combination of programming, data analysis and statistical modeling to formulate a solution. The competition provides an ideal way to test theoretical knowledge while allowing students to gain a practical understanding of how it applies to a real-world scenario.” Adds Marais.

emerged as a powerful tool for attracting and cultivating innovative talent, diversifying perspectives, and fostering a culture of creativity within organisations. As this trend continues to gain momentum, it will reshape the corporate landscape, enabling companies to unlock new levels of innovation and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive world.

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Regional carrier adresses issues

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pre-match aerial display has ignited intense debate across South Africa after a pair of commercial Airlink aircraft performed an ultra-low flypast over Cape Town’s Stadium on Saturday 29 August. The dramatic stunt took place just moments before the highly anticipated second test of the “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series between the Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks, leaving spectators awestruck. According to precise tracking data analysed by Flightradar24, the lead aircraft cleared the top of the stadium roof by about 15 metres. Determining the exact height above the terrain required a meticulous calculation using

ADS-B altitude data. While the aircraft reported a baseline barometric altitude of about 15 metres above mean sea level at standard pressure, correcting for the local air pressure (a QNH of 1019 hPa) placed the planes at an actual altitude of 62,48 to 64,1 metres. Given that the Cape Stadium stands near sea level at a structure height of 49,9 metres, the structural clearance for the lead aircraft was calculated to be a razor-thin 12,5 to 14,02 metres. Public reaction to the breathtaking spectacle has been highly polarised. While many rugby fans inside the stadium and online celebrated the flypast as a thrilling, others quickly took to social media and online forums to voice sharp criticism. Aviation enthusiasts and citizens alike ex-

FLIGHT DATA VALIDATES THE FLYPAST COMPLIED ENTIRELY WITH SACAA pressed deep concern over the risks of manoeuvring large commercial jets so close to a densely packed stadium structure and a populated urban area. According to Flightradar24, Airlink directly addressed the mixed reactions on Sunday morning 30 August. The regional carrier acknowledged the online public anxiety but strongly defended the operation, emphasising that the entire flight was

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heavily regulated. Airlink revealed that the complex formation demanded careful planning and physical rehearsals, specifically designed to safely navigate the low altitude at a controlled speed of approximately 150 knots. Furthermore, the airline credited the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) for providing the necessary guidance, formal approval, and operational support to pull off the event. To mitigate risk, the two-ship formation was operated by an elite, highly experienced flight crew. Each individual aircraft carried three senior captains onboard, serving respectively in the vital roles of commander, co-pilot, and safety/technical officer.

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N2 wall: residents question safety NAMHLA MONAKALI esidents and community activists have questioned the City of Cape Town’s proposed N2 safety wall, saying communities living alongside the highway should have a greater say in how public money is spent and how safety interventions are designed.

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Residents from across Cape Town gathered at Cissie Gool House in Woodstock on Wednesday evening for a meeting convened by community organisation Movement for Care to discuss the proposed project. The meeting brought together residents from Khayelitsha, Nyanga, Langa, Gugulethu, Bonteheuwel and Mitchells Plain, as well as people from Woodstock, Salt River, the City Bowl and other parts of Cape Town. The discussion focused on the concerns of communities living alongside or near the N2 and whether the proposed safety intervention would address the problems they face in their daily lives. The City has said the project, known as the N2 Edge Safety Project, is aimed at improving safety along a 9km stretch of the highway near Cape Town International Airport. It includes a wall along a section of the highway, as well as pedestrian crossings, lighting upgrades, access control and reinforced barriers. Movement for Care coordinator Nkosikhona Swartbooi said residents questioned the extent to which communities directly affected by the project had been consulted. “The very communities that are next to where the wall would be built have not been consulted,” Swartbooi said. He said residents were concerned that the City could proceed with the project without meaningful public participation from communities living alongside the N2. “They also raised an issue to say if the wall is a safety project, whose safety is being prioritised?” he said. WHOSE SAFETY IS BEING PRIORITISED?

Swartbooi said residents argued that crime associated with the N2 could not be separated from the broader safety problems experienced by communities in surrounding areas. He said residents raised concerns about incidents such as hijackings and smash-andgrabs, but questioned whether protecting motorists travelling along the N2 would address

THE PROJECT IS IN ITS EARLY PLANNING PHASE, WITH SEVERAL PROCESSES STILL UNDER WAY the underlying safety problems faced by people living in neighbouring communities. “Those are things that these communities are subjected to,” he said. Swartbooi said residents believed a broader approach to safety was needed, including interventions within communities themselves. Among the issues raised at the meeting was the need for better street lighting, particularly in areas where residents walk at night to access work, public services and basic amenities. Swartbooi said residents questioned whether money allocated to the N2 project could instead be used for interventions such as lighting in communities. He said residents were particularly concerned about the safety of women who have to walk through poorly lit areas when travelling to and from work or accessing basic services. However, he stressed that residents were not necessarily opposed to safety projects. “They have made it clear that they are not against any safety project that the City wants to embark on,” he said. Rather, he said, residents wanted to be involved in decisions affecting their communities. CALLS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Swartbooi said public participation should be central to the planning of major municipal projects. “Public participation becomes the cornerstone of our democracy,” he said. He said residents wanted clarity about the process, including who was involved, what stage the project was at and what opportunities communities would have to provide input. The City has said the project remains in its early planning phase, with technical, statutory and governance processes still underway. This means the details of the project and the process through which affected communities will be engaged remain important questions for residents and community organisations. MOVEMENT FOR CARE PLANS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS

Residents and community activists have questioned the City of Cape Town’s proposed N2 safety wall, saying communities living alongside the highway should have a greater say. PHOTO:SUPPLIED

Movement for Care said Wednesday’s meeting was the first in a series of planned engagements with communities it considers affected by the project. The organisation said it intends to hold further meetings in Bonteheuwel, Langa, Nyanga, Philippi, Gugulethu and Khayelitsha. Swartbooi said the organisation would use the meetings to hear directly from residents and ensure their views are represented. He said residents would be free to express whether they supported the proposed wall, opposed it or wanted greater involvement in the planning process. The organisation also indicated that residents could consider demonstrations or other forms of public action, while observing constitutional rights and responsibilities. Swartbooi said the organisation wanted communities to have an opportunity to make their views known before decisions affecting them were finalised. QUESTIONS OVER COST AND RESPONSIBILITY

Residents also questioned the amount of public money being committed to the project and whether those funds could be better directed towards safety and basic services in communities. Swartbooi questioned how the project would

Changes in provincial government Western Cape Premier Alan Winde announced two new provincial cabinet appointments recently, with Jaco Londt taking over the education porfolio while Wendy Kaizer-Philander took over as the Western Cape Minister of Social Development. The reshuffle saw Londt move from social development, where he had served as minister since June 2024. He replaced David Maynier in the education department who has been elavated to the National Assembly. Winde said both ministers brought extensive experience and principled leadership to their new roles. “Their new portfolios will allow them to build on their respective track records and bring fresh energy, insight and collaborative leadership to two critical areas of government,” said Winde. LONDT’S RECORD IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

During his time at the Department of Social Development (DSD), Londt oversaw 21 gender-based violence (GBV) ambassador programmes across the province. He also launched the Cape Care Fund to support social development non-profit organisations. In addition, he ensured the rollout of the Social Work Integrated Management System (Swims) app. Londt holds a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities from the University of South Africa (Unisa). He also holds an Honours degree in Public Admin-

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Jaco Londt was appointed as the Western Cape Minister of Education. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

istration from Stellenbosch University. Before his current role, he served for 10 years as a Member of Parliament in the National Council of Provinces. Londt said he did not take the responsibility lightly. “I am looking forward to building on the solid foundation that was laid by my predecessor, David Maynier. The last two years at DSD have been a great privilege and pleasure. I am proud of what we’ve been able to achieve in strengthening support for vulnerable residents across the province and leading the way with innovation,” said Londt. He thanked DSD management, staff and partner organisations for their work.

Kaizer-Philander has served as a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament since 2018. Before that, she was a councillor and Mayco member in the Drakenstein Local Municipality. She has held senior parliamentary leadership positions, including Chief Whip. She also chaired the tuberculosis (TB) Ad Hoc Committee and the Conduct Committee. Kaizer-Philander is completing a BAdmin Honours in Public Administration at the University of the Western Cape. She said she was honoured by the appointment and thanked Winde for the opportunity. “I look forward to continuing the excellent work of Minister Londt, who has already achieved significant milestones in the department. I am deeply passionate about supporting vulnerable communities, particularly children, families, women, older persons and communities facing social and economic challenges,” said Kaizer-Philander. Winde concluded by expressing confidence in both ministers. “With their respective experience and commitment to public service, I have full faith in both ministers to advance the Western Cape Government’s work to create more opportunity, improve lives and build a province in which all residents can thrive,” said Winde.

be implemented and which authorities were responsible for it. He also raised questions about the respective roles of the City and national government, given the N2’s status as a major national route. CITY RESPONSE

The City has said the project is intended to improve safety along the N2 through a combination of physical barriers and other interventions, including pedestrian crossings, lighting, access control and reinforced barriers. Mayco member for urban mobility Rob Quintas has said the project remains in its early planning phase, with several technical, statutory and governance processes still under way. For residents living alongside the N2, the debate is not simply about whether a physical barrier should be built. It is also about whether safety interventions designed to protect people travelling through the city adequately consider the people living in the communities surrounding the route. As Movement for Care prepares to take the discussion into affected communities, residents are expected to continue debating what safety should look like — and who should have a say in how public money is spent

Exporters want clarity about harbour plans Exporters Western Cape (EWC) has called for clarity from Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) over the scope of its latest request for proposals for a private terminal operator at the Port of Cape Town. The request for proposals, issued on Friday 17 July, seeks to appoint an operator to design, finance, operate, maintain, refurbish and transfer a multi-purpose terminal at B, C and D berths under a 25-year concession. EWC chair Terry Gale said the announcement had caused confusion in the logistics and export sectors, with many stakeholders interpreting it as a concession of the existing Cape Town Multipurpose Terminal. “This is not the case. The request for proposals specifically covers B to D berths, which are currently used by the Fresh-produce Terminal.” According to Gale, it was important for TNPA to clarify the distinction, for the future operation and development have direct implications for exporters and other port users. “The fresh-produce terminal has operated B to D berths over the past few years, consistently achieving its performance targets. Since management was transferred to Africa Global Logistics in April 2025 the operation has also made use of A berth,” he said. “The private sector has an important role to play in improving the capacity, reliability and competitive-

Terry Gale, Exporters Western Cape chair. PHOTO:SUPPLIED

ness of the port. However, stakeholders need certainty about what will happen to the existing operator and how the concession will affect current cargo operations.” EWC said the Cape Town Multi-purpose Terminal (CTMPT) should be prioritised for further investment and upgrading, given it is less affected by the summer south-easterly wind. “During our weekly stakeholder engagements EWC has consistently called for better use of the CTMPT,” Gale said. “We believe it should be upgraded and equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes so that it can provide additional container-handling capacity when the main container terminal becomes wind-bound.”

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o shine the spotlight on thousands of pets that are abandoned or in need of new homes, People’s Post has teamed up with TEARS Animal Rescue to help some of these four-legged pets get new homes. Once a month we will publish several dogs and cats up for adoption.

TEARS is a pro-life non-profit organisation (NPO) established in 1999 to rescue, treat, rehabilitate, reunite and re-home lost, abandoned, abused and neglected companion animals and to educate pet owners and the youth living in the four under-resourced communities. The NPO remains the only facility in the Cape Peninsula’s far South available seven days per week, including an after-hours mobile clinic service from 16:30 to 19:00 with limited veterinary care. TEARS treats hundreds of animals for various conditions, illnesses and injuries.

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Buster is a strong, affectionate and intelligent Pibble who loves training, toys and exercise. He thrives on structure and would suit an active, experienced owner familiar with power breeds. Buster is dog-selective, prefers personal space and would be happiest as an only dog. He is not cat-friendly and would suit a home with teens and up. Coco is a playful, athletic and loving girl who has spent years waiting for her forever home. She adores toys, especially fetch, and is eager to learn. Reserved at first, she soon becomes an affectionate cuddle-bug. Coco is dog-selective, not cat-friendly, and would suit a home with older children. She’s ready for adventures and a family to love! Demi is a loving, intelligent and energetic Pibble cross who adores cuddles, toys and adventures. She’d thrive in an active home and would make an excellent hiking buddy. Independent and strong-willed, she needs patient guidance. Demi is good with dogs out

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THE ONLY FACILITY IN THE CAPE PENINSULA’S FAR SOUTH AVAILABLE SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK and about, prefers older children, and cats are unknown. She has a food allergy requiring a specific diet. Jonah is a gentle, easy-going Greyhound-Pibble mix who loves people, scenic walks and serious couch lounging. He walks beautifully on a lead and enjoys other dogs but can also thrive as an only dog with regular social time. Jonah would suit a calm, social home with children around 8+. Cats are unknown. He’s affectionate, well-mannered and ready for his forever home!

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Dobby: This fiery feline is cautious with love and an abundant hisser, making them a challenge for the brave! But beneath that foxy exterior is a cat waiting to bloom. With time, patience and trust, you’ll earn the privilege of watching their beautiful personality unfold. Polka is a former devoted mama who has discovered her inner dance queen! Since her kittens found homes, she’s traded motherhood for playful hops, bounces and hilarious little wiggles. Sassy, affectionate and full of personality, Polka loves attention and knows she’s fabulous. If you’re looking for a fun-loving cat who’ll keep you smiling, Polka is ready to dance into your heart! Saffron is a spicy little queen with plenty of personality! A devoted former mama, she’s affectionate, playful and full of cheek. Saffron prefers to be the centre of attention and would be happiest as an only cat, or possibly with one

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Jetsetting with Janet creates Local author a different culinary journey shines a spotlight on a n*****

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What happens when food becomes more than something on a plate? When does it become a doorway into culture, travel, wellness, storytelling and meaningful connection? That question took centre stage late last month as Jetsetting with Janet officially introduced its new immersive culinary experience, Beyond the Plate, at the International Hotel School (IHS) in Salt River. Jetsetting with Janet is a culinary and travel storytelling concept founded by Janet Pillai, bringing food, culture, travel and meaningful experiences together. The travel and culinary storyteller hosted the intimate media launch that brought guests and industry voices together for an experience designed to challenge the traditional idea of dining and to explore where food, travel and culture intersect. Rather than simply introducing a new concept, it offered a glimpse into the thinking behind Jetsetting with Janet, that some of the most memorable journeys begin around a table.

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ia Arderne created the distance she needed to recover from traumatic experiences by shifting them onto a n***erige book character named Lucian. “It helps to have a protagonist because you can externalise yourself and your experiences,” she writes. “It’s easier to have a character go through the tougher stuff. It doesn’t have to be so intense.” However, the author picked up some secondary trauma while researching the barbarism of an apartheid-era torturer for her latest novel, How to Stop Being a Naai. “I ended up reading the TRC transcript,” she said. “I read the whole thing. I haven’t recovered.” The result is a story that takes dark turns but still maintains the laugh-out-loud satirical humour the title promises. “I wasn’t trying to get super heavy with it,” Arderne says. “But I ended up going down rabbit holes and becoming deeper and more sincere at places I didn’t really expect.”

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WHO IS MIA ARDERNE?

Arderne is a young writer based in Mowbray. Her debut novel Mermaid Fillet, was long-listed for the Sunday Times/CNA Literary Award in 2021 and taught as a prescribed text at the University of Cape Town from 2022 to ’24. She has also written a young-adult romance, A Thousand Eyes on You, and several short stories. How to Stop Being a Naai is her third book, which she wrote after a period of being “institutionalised,” working on her mental health. WHAT IS HOW TO STOP BEING A NAAI ABOUT?

Arderne said the book began as a personal guide of nine steps to becoming a better person. The cover synopsis describes Lucian as a “Philanderer. Alcoholic. Sell-out.” “Lucian stumbles his way through nine steps, from ruthless self-acceptance to ultimately channelling his inner naai,” it reads. “In other words, he will try anything except go to actual therapy.” Curiously, Arderne said the character of Lucian is based on herself, “... maybe more than I would like to admit.” She also drew on her own family history. “I drew quite a bit on the paternal line of my family because I learnt some toxic behaviour from them. A lot of those people are no longer with us. I was, like, speaking to ghosts a little bit.” The process was both healing and painful. “There’s an element of that which was maybe more healing than traumatising. And there’s also a mourning; like, you grieve for these people again when you mine those relationships and those memories.” The book also went deeper than expected. Research for a character named Archie led her to explore apartheid-era South African Defence Force soldiers, how they interacted with one another and the kinds of crimes they committed. In the end what started out as a satirical self-help book turned into a novel that explores morality through deeply flawed characters. “You could replace that word,” Arderne says, referring to the title, “with morality or a measure of morality. We all have lines that we get to where we’ll say ‘now this is over the line for me. This is immoral for me.’ I wanted Lucian to represent the weaknesses we all have. He’s representative of my weaknesses, people’s weaknesses.” NOT A SELF-STEP BOOK

Publishing the book came with a lot of surprises for Arderne. The first was the interest from her editor. “I spoke to my editor and my publisher almost, like, in jest and she was, like, ‘okay, send it through.’ I did. It was just a guide. It was just nine steps. And then she was, like, ‘look, I think you need to add a character.’ So Lucian came.” The next surprise was people’s reaction to the

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AUTHOR MIA ADERNE WANTED HER CHARACTER LUCIAN TO REPRESENT THE WEAKNESSES THAT EVERYONE HAS. book. “I have a lot of people who want to buy it for other people in their lives because they have n***s in their lives that they think need this help,” she said, adding that she frequently needs to remind people that this is fiction and not a real self-help book, despite a disclaimer inside the book . “It says on the cover it’s a novel, but I think it reads as a self-help book. I really hope they’re not expecting real advice. I mean, I’m not a psychologist.” Social-media posts also attracted a lot of surprising ire. “Some guys are quite defensive about Lucian. A lot of the men commenting were, like, ‘why are you dragging this guy?’ not realising it’s a fictional character. ‘You’re defending someone who’s not real!’ “And then I have all these Lucians in my comments, just lots of guys named Lucian who were not happy with me. And I’m, like, it’s just a name.” Mia said she chose the name because it was one of her favourites, ironically. “The Lucians of the world are not happy with me, man. They are not happy with me at all!” Conversely, women have commented on the social-media posts lambasting the character as a “f**cker”.

Pillai took guests into the heart of the new concept with a conversation entitled “Why Beyond the Plate Matters: Culinary Tourism is the Future”. It explored the growing role of culinary tourism and the way food can become a powerful lens through which travellers experience destinations, people and cultures. For Jetsetting with Janet Beyond the Plate brings together food, culture, storytelling, wellness, travel and connection to create experiences that extend beyond the meal itself. The launch then moved from conversation to experience with The Tasting Table, featuring Lynn Naidoo and Peter Badenhorst, whose wine presentation added another layer to the relationship between food, drink and storytelling. Guests were also introduced to The Marlene, a signature cocktail developed by Pillai, a tribute to the charismatic spirit of Artscape CEO Dr Marlene le Roux. WHERE FOOD MEETS CONNECTION

Jetsetting with Janet is a culinary and travel storytelling concept founded by Janet Pillai. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

During the networking and cultural conversations, guests shared meals, experiences and insights while connecting with others across the industry. The setting encouraged collaboration and highlighted the role that food can play in bringing people together in a way that feels natural, personal and memorable. The launch demonstrated how culinary experiences can become a starting point for deeper conversations about destinations, heritage, creativity and the stories that live behind the food we eat. It also reflected the importance of creating spaces where the next generation of hospitality and culinary professionals can engage with evolving ideas within the industry. A NEW CHAPTER FOR JETSETTING WITH MARLENE

With Beyond the Plate, Jetsetting with Janet is opening the door to a different kind of culinary journey, where the destination is not just where one arrives, but what one discovers along the way. All food experiences have curated tours taking one to the source, literally a farm-totable experience. The tours and annotated cooking experiences are being marketed to local and national tourists.

‘MAMMA MIA!’ set to be an entertaining family outing The hit international musical MAMMA MIA! is heading to Cape Town this month, bringing 70s Swedish pop group ABBA’s iconic songs, a star-studded cast and a feel-good story of friendship, family and love to the Artscape stage. Produced by Showtime Management, MAMMA MIA! will run from Thursday 3 September to Sunday 11 October. The production follows Donna Sheridan, a fiercely independent single mother, and her daughter Sophie, who is preparing for her wedding on a Greek island. As Sophie gets ready to walk down the aisle she secretly invites three men from her mother’s past to the island, hoping to discover which one could be her father. The unexpected reunion sets the stage for a story filled with laughter, emotion, romance and some of ABBA’s best-known songs. Leading the cast is acclaimed South African performer Amra-Faye Wright as Donna. She is joined by Samantha Peo as Tanya and Lindy Abromowitz Sachs as Rosie, reuniting the trio known as Donna and the Dynamos.

Representing the younger generation is Leah Mari as Sophie Sheridan, alongside Jordan Rogers as Ali and Michelle Juncker as Lisa, Sophie’s closest friends. The production also features a talented ensemble, while the creative team includes producer Hazel Feldman, director Janice Honeyman, costume designer Birrie le Roux and wig designer Frances Moerdyk. Audiences can expect to sing along to timeless ABBA favourites, including “Dancing Queen”, “Knowing Me, Knowing You”, “I Have A Dream” and “Voulez-Vous”. Feldman described the musical as a celebration of strong women and said the production’s characters and story continue to resonate with audiences. With its upbeat music, colourful characters and a story spanning generations MAMMA MIA! promises an entertaining outing for the whole family. The Cape Town run will be followed by a season in Johannesburg. Tickets are available through Showtime and Ticketmaster.

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Overall, Arderne said the book has been well received and sales at the recent launch were good, but she jokes it may well have been because of the “provocative” title. The most common reflection, though, is that the book is funny. “Most of the feedback I got was that it was quite funny, and yet my writing isn’t generally funny. So it’s been quite cool to hear that.” Mostly, though, people have said they related to the characters, especially Lucian. “People tend to sympathise with Lucian more than I would have thought,” Arderne said.

The hit international musical MAMMA MIA! is heading to Cape Town this month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Woefie Wandel back September KEANAN HARMSE ncreased admissions in abandoned stray dogs and added strain at the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in Grassy Park, has inspired the launch of their annual fundraising dog walk that will assist the animal sanctuary with pet food and operating costs.

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The annual Woefie Wandel dog walk and Pet Fair returns to Reddam Field on Sunday, 20 September, in Green Point Park, as the number of dogs entering SPCA care reaches 13 417. People’s Post spoke with SPCA spokesperson Belinda Abraham who unpacked the needs and pressures they’re experiencing at the facility. A morning out with your own dog will help fund food, veterinary treatment, shelter, protection and responsible rehoming for dogs arriving at the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, she added. “That support is urgently needed. During the past year, the number of dogs admitted to the SPCA rose from 10 577 to 13 417, representing an increase of 26,9% in just one

PREPARING ONE DOG FOR ADOPTION COSTS THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SPCA R7 143 The dog play park located behind the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in Grassy Park is appealing for volunteers to assist them with dog walks. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

year. Dogs now account for almost half of all animals admitted by the organisation,” Abraham said. Each dog must be received, assessed and cared for. Some need immediate veterinary treatment. “Others require rehabilitation, behavioural support or time in the adoption kennels while the right home is found. The cost begins the moment they arrive,” she

added. “The SPCA does not make money by rehoming animals,” says Abraham, but has to raise funds to make their responsible rehoming efforts possible. “On average, preparing one dog for adoption costs the Cape of Good Hope SPCA R7 143. This covers food, clean bedding, veterinary care,

behavioural assessment and support, infection control, daily attention and follow-up after adoption. The SPCA must fund that care before an adopter is found,” she explained. The dog walk will help fund the food, veterinary treatment, shelter and daily care those animals depend on. The SPCA in Grassy Park is also appealing for volunteers to assist

them with dog walks. On the day participants can choose a relaxed 1,3 kilometre walk or a longer 19 kilometre route through Green Point Park. The day will also feature the Absolute Pets Pop Up Shop and Pet Spa, stalls from leading pet care brands, training demonstrations, a photo booth, food stalls, a mini funfair, spot prizes, grand prize draws and popular competitions including Happiest Dog, Best Lookalike and Mutt of the Year. The SPCA Mobile Clinic will provide free rabies vaccinations. Microchipping will be available for R150, giving pet owners an affordable way to improve the chances of being reunited with their animals if they are ever lost. Very Important Pet Parent tickets cost R220 with parking or R180 without parking. Each ticket includes admission for one person and one dog, together with a gift bag valued at more than R1 500. General entry costs R80 per person and R60 per dog. Tickets are available at www.quicket. co.za/events/388637-woefie-wandeldog-walk-pet-fair-2026/#/For more information email comms@spca-ct. co.za.

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Nur Williams of Thornhill United (red) and Ali Davids of Hazendal United show pure intensity to gain possession of the ball during a Rygate LFA u-10 league match played at Johnson Road, Athlone, on Saturday 29 August. Hazendal won 2-0. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS,

Ncedo Mangqizo of Greater Philippi LFA outjumps Reagan Eybers of Cape District LFA to the ball during a SAFA Cape Town inter LFA u-18 knock- out match played at William Herbert Sports Ground, Wynberg, on Sunday 30 August. The Philippi based team won 5-4 on penalties after the scores were tied on 0-0 at regulation time. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

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ourteen u-18 girls and sixteen u-16 boys from schools across Cape Town will participate in the Gavin Manuel Interschools Legacy Cup on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 September at Chukker Road Sportsground in Kenwyn In the girls section Steenberg and Mondale high schools are the debutants, while Tafelsig, Blasc Adacemia and Zwaanswyk will contest the boys section for the first time. Bergvliet boys and girls and Steenberg boys

The launch is on Wednesday 13 September at 15:30 at Mondale High return after a one year break. Nigel Crowie, the eldest brother of former Bafana player Duncan, is the tournament director. His ties with the late Gavin Manuel goes back to their first meeting in 1979 and their friendship lasted until the passing of Manuel in 2015. Crowie met Manuel when he was a learner at

Cathkin High in the final of the Western Province Senior Schools Sports Union (WPSSSU) against Parkwood High and Manuel was the referee. Their parts crossed again in 1984 when Crowie qualified as a teacher. At that time Manuel was the convenor of soccer for the WPSSSU, and Crowie represented Mondale High School at a meeting held at Spes Bona High. Back then, all school sports codes fell under the single umbrella of the WPSSSU. “I was nominated and became the convenor of soccer in Mitchells Plain. “Manuel would organise planning sessions to ensure that every school was included and able to participate, especially in soccer,” says Crowie.

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Manuel was also the first to organise a WPSSSU soccer team to travel to the United Kingdom (UK), exposing learners to the world beyond apartheid South Africa. The launch is on Wednesday 13 September at 15:30 at Mondale High School. The following schools have confirmed their participation: Girls: Ocean View, Bergvliet, Muizenberg, Zeekoevlei, Steenberg, Wynberg High, Beacon Hill, Oval North, Portland, Mondale, Rocklands, Glendale and Strandfontein. Boys: Ocean View, Bergvliet, Zeekoevlei, Steenberg, Wynberg High, Beacon Hill, Oval North, Blasc Academia, Portland, Mondale, Rocklands, Glendale, Paramount, Tafelsig, Westridge and Zwaanswyk