People’s Post Claremont/Rondebosch E-edition 30 June 2026

CLAREMONT |RONDEBOSCH

Ccommunity WhatsApp groups have been urgedtodisregard it with police confirmingthe material wascirculatedwithout authorisationand contains falseinfor90 95 ry 0p pl U-turn takesinend up back on Claremont’s streets.

Claremontstation commander Lt ColMaree

Louw said sheonlybecameaware of thema-

terial aftera communitymemberforwarded it to heronWhatsAppand confirmed an internal investigationwillbelaunched. “Noinformation

Lions return forBlisters

KAYLYNNEBANTOM

While thousandsofCapetonianswilllaceup theirwalking shoesfor this year’s Blisters forBread funwalk, adedicated group of volunteerswillbehardat work behind thescenesensuring theevent runs smoothly.

Forover40years,members of theLions Club have generously giventheir time to serveasmarshalsatthe annual fundraising event, whichraisesmoney forthe PeninsulaSchoolFeedingAssociation (PSFA)

Blisters forBread,one of Cape Town’s most iconic charitywalks, hasbeen fighting childhood hunger for58years throughthe PSFA

This year theevent will take place on Sunday 16 August andwithonly 10 000 entriesavailable,participantscan choosebetween a5km or 10km routealong theSea Point Promenade.

EntriescostR125, enough to providebreakfast andlunch to 23 children fora day.

The10kmwalkstartsat07:30

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andthe 5kmroute at 08:00, with medals andrefreshmentsprovided to allparticipants.

Each year around 130Lions Club memberstakeuppositions along theroute guidingparticipants, ensuring theirsafetyand handingout medals to thosewho successfully complete therace.

Former LionsClubpresident John Houston, whohas personally volunteered at theevent for30 years, said supportingBlistersfor Breadalignsperfectly with oneof theorganisation’scoremissions.

“One of theLions Club’s pillars is hunger relief,and Blisters for Breadfalls perfectlyintothatcategory,” he said Houstonsaidmembers willingly volunteer theirtimebecause they understand theimpactthe eventhas on children facing food insecurity

“Every cent raised goes directly to feedingschoolchildren.I enjoy attendingthe eventand assisting people.I believeit’sfor aworthy cause,”hesaid.

Despitethe earlystartsand long hoursontheir feet,Houston said theatmospheremakes theexperience worthwhile “Wedoitvoluntarily anditisfun

Thereisa greatsense of camaraderieand satisfaction in knowing you’re helpingtomakea difference.”

TheLion’sClubisalsoencouragingcommunity memberswho wouldliketoget involved and serveasmarshalsinfutureevents to contactthe organisation

WCED extendswinter security to 453schools

TheWestern Cape EducationDepartment hasexpandedits holiday security support from 424schools last winter to 453high-risk schools forthisyear’sJune-July holidays, allocating R11,99 million forthe 2026/27 financialyear.

Themovecomes as schools across theprovincefacea growing threat of vandalismand burglaries during school breaks,placing increasing pressure on departmental resourcesevenascrime prevention

remainsprimarily theresponsibility of thepolice. Schoolsacrossthe countryclosed forthe winter holidayonFriday26 June andwillreopenonTuesday 21 July During the firsttermbreak,25 schoolsreported28incidents of burglary andvandalism,causing nearly R400 000 in damages. Stolen anddamaged items included computers, electrical wiring, plumbing fixtures andsecurity

infrastructure,diverting resources away from teaching andlearning. Thedepartment’sinterventions have yieldedresults Incidentsdeclinedoverthe 2025/26summerholidays, dropping from 47 incidentsaffecting 34 schoolsduringthe previous holidayperiodto36incidents affecting 32 schools.

Expenditureonholiday security hasincreased steadily,rising from R57,3million in 2024/25to

R70,26 million in 2025/26. Thetotal allocation for2026/27 stands at R72,68 million Schoolsidentified through district risk assessments receive support for12-hour or 24-hour guarding,aswellascluster patrols. Thedepartmentprovidestargethardeningmeasures, including alarms linked to armedresponse, burglarbars, stoneguards, security gates, automatedaccess gate,and fencingrepairs

Thecallthatneverstops,butwhathappenswhenitdoes

He neverwantedthatfor me.He wanted me to think. To reason.To push back

He believed achild whoonly obeys hasnot been educated,he hasbeen domesticated

On Sunday 21 June,while many people celebrated fathers, Ifound myself thinking notabout grandgestures, but abouta phonecallatsix in the morning.

Withoutfail, my phonerings at aboutsix o’clock. Ialready know howitbegins.

“How didyou sleep?” Then: “How’s theweather over there?” Andeventually:“What areyour plansfor today?” What once felt routinenow feels like agiftI didnot know Iwas receiving. Becauseone day, Iknow, thephone will stop ringing.

THEMANBEHINDTHECALL

My father is notthe hero I imagined when Iwas young. He is somethingbetter, ahuman being whohas spenta lifetime choosing hisfamily, andwho continuesto do so

He is stubborn.Heisproud.And Ilovehim in away that hasgrown deeper andmorecomplicated with everyyear.

Father’s Daystirs somethingI cannotfully name.Itisthe weight that comeswithunderstanding, finally,whatsomeone hasbeen doingfor youall along.

Growingup, we spokeabout the structureofmanyAfrican homes, wherechildrenobeywithout question becauseanelder hasspoken.

Research from asystematic review in Acta Paediatrica found that thequality of father-child communication is linked to fewer behaviouralproblems, better academic outcomes andstronger emotionalregulationeffects that endure into adulthood

My father spoketomelikeI was worthspeakingto. Ionlyunderstood what that meantmuchlater

“ANDITHANDIUKUBETHA”

Ionceasked my father whyhe choseconversationovercorporal punishment

“Corporalpunishmentisthe laziestformofpunishment,”hesaid. “Itgetscompliance. Quickresults Butitdoesnot teacha childwhy they were wrong. ”

Thetwo timesI recall himdiscipliningmewithhis belt,itnever beganinanger.Italwaysbegan with thesamewords

“Andithandiukubetha.”I do not like to beat someone. Then came theexplanation.The standard.The expectation. The lessonmatteredmorethanthe punishment.Hewas parentingfor character, notcompliance. Research on childdevelopment studiesconfirmswhathepractised by instinct

Thequality of thefather-child relationship,not thestrictnessof discipline,iswhatshapesa child.

WHENTHEROLESSHIFT

Ageing hasa wayofteaching children lessons too.

It teachesusthatour parents arehuman.Thattheybecome tired. Vulnerable.Resistant to help.There is aparticulargrief in watching aparentslowdown, not thesuddengrief of loss, butthe slow griefoftransition. Of watchingsomeone whooncecarried you begintoneed carrying.

Today, I find myself telling himto rest.Toslowdown. To letpeople in.Tohaveboundries.Sometimes theshiftingofroles arrivesbefore youare readyfor it.But love is not theabsence of difficulty. Love is extendingthe same patience he once extended to me

My father mayhavefaced disappointments he neverfully named. Buthenever failed at beinga father.And if youmeet me,chances areyou have alreadymet him. He is stillmyhero, notbecause he is invincible,but becausehe neverwas.I still find comfortin thememoriesofhim tuckingmein bedatnight When he showed up forthe milestones andthe ordinary moments. He raised me with intention. Yes, thememoriesmay sound ordinary,but they areanything but. They aregifts In acountry whereabsentfathers have become so commonthat many children grow up expectingless, Inever hadtowonder whethermyfatherwould be there. Inever hadtoquestionwhether Imatteredtohim.I neverhad to competefor hisattentionorearn

hispresence. Hislovewas not somethingI hadtochase.Itwas simply there. He showed up consistently,faithfully andintentionally

AWORDTOTHEFATHERS

This column is nota performance of gratitude. It is an invitation To everypresent father:what youdointhe quietmoments is not small. Youare building something in your childthatnoschool or institutioncan replicate. It does notrequire perfection.Itrequires presence

To thosewho have lost their fathers: what waspouredintoyou does notdisappear when they do It livesinhow youshowupfor others

Iamaware that noteveryone readsthiscolumnwithwarmth. Forsome, Father’s Dayisa hard day.

Absenceisnot always physical Thereare fatherswho live under thesameroof andremainunreachable, presentinbody, absent in attention, in conversation,in warmth.Childrenare notonly lookingfor aroof over theirheads They arelookingfor awitness to theirlives Theexplanation you nevergavecan stillbegiven.You do nothavetobeperfect to begin. Youonlyhavetobegin.Say the hard thing. Say: Iwas notthere in theway Ishouldhavebeen.I am here now. That sentence,spoken with sincerity, hasrebuilt things that looked beyond repair Becauseone day, thephone will stop ringing. Andthere is no preparingfor that silence.

Fynbos speciesreturntoLiesbeek

NAMHLAMONAKALI

Ona crispSaturdaymorning,20

June,17volunteersgatheredalong thelower Liesbeek RiverinObservatory foranother chapterinthe quietly remarkable storyofthe Fynbos Snake.

Armedwithtrowels anda shared sense of purpose, they planted80plantsfrom10 indigenous fynbos speciesintoa distinctive, sinuousgardenopposite theHartleyvale Sports Grounds, asitethatnot long agowas smothered in kikuyu grassand invasive weeds.

Thevolunteerscamefromthe surrounding community,drawn in throughFriends of the Liesbeek’s social-media postsand mailinglist. Forsomeitwas areturnvisit,for others their firsttimegetting theirhands into Cape Town’s sandysoilonbehalfofthe river.

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Thespecies chosen forthe eventwerefar from random.Among thosegoing into theground were Lobeliapinifolia,Hermanniapinnata, Otholobium decumbens, Struthiola dodecandra, and Phylicaericoides, most of them new additionstothe garden,selectedtobuild on and complement last year’s planting,someofwhich have nowestablished beautifully andeven beguntomultiply.

Nick Fordyce, chairofFriends of theLiesbeek, said theselection wasdrivenbymultipleconsiderations. “Someare practicalchoices where hardygroundcover is needed to outcompete grassand weed growth,orwhere bank stabilisationisneeded.Someare aestheticchoices, to addaninteresting mixofcolour andtexture We also choseplantswithmedicinal values and fragrant plants

“But,above all, thegoalisindigenousdiversity.”

That diversityisalready paying dividends. By selectingplantsthat flower at differenttimes of year thegardenisdesignedtoprovide year-

THEFYNBOSSNAKE CARRIESAMBITIONS THAT WAYEXCEED HORTICULTURE.

roundhabitat forpollinators andbirds.“As soon as some native plantdiversity is restored, pollinating insectsand birdsare able to usethis newlycreated resource,” Fordycenotes

Thevision, he explained, is forthe Fynbos Snaketobecomea living demonstrationofwhat canreturntoanurban landscapewhengiven thechance.

MORETHANAGARDEN

TheFynbosSnake,developed by Friendsof theLiesbeekinpartnership with theCityof Cape Town andsupported througha Ward 57 ward allocation,carries ambitionsthatstretch well beyond horticulture

Thegardensitsneara defunct stormwater drainand anatural depression in thelandscape andthatisnoaccident

Thenextphase of theproject is apilot sustainable drainage system,incorporating bioswales andworking with thenatural lieofthe land to improvestormwaterretention in thearea.

Said Fordyce: “Byadding native riparian plants andmakingminor adjustmentstothe landscapeand theaccompanying stormwater infrastructure we candemonstrate theease with whichnature-basedsolutions outperform hard infrastructure when it comestoproblems like ageing stormwater drainage andcatchment-wide flooding.”

It’s an approach that positionsthe garden not just as agreen amenity, butasa workingpiece of urbaninfrastructure, onethatinvites residentstosee thesurrounding landscapeasan extensionofthe riverand part of itscatchment

Volunteersgathered along the lowerLiesbeek River. PHOTO:SUPPLIED

ASPACETHECOMMUNITYISMAKINGITSOWN

Recent additionsofbenches andbinshave made theFynbosSnake more than aplace to plant; it’s becoming aplace to pause.

Walkers, runners andcyclistshavebeen spottedmakinguse of thespace,and thehopeis that somethingdeeper takesroot alongwiththe fynbos:a senseofcommunity stewardship.

“It’shardtosay what thegardenmeans to thecommunity,” Fordycereflected, “but we have certainlyseen people usingthe spaceand appreciating it.Our hope is that it becomes

asitewhere thecommunity feelsa senseof stewardshipfor thegardenand itsbiodiversity andhavingvolunteersjoinfor planting days is an importantpartofthatprocess.”

TheFynbosSnake is supported by aWard57 ward allocation.Friends of theLiesbeek thanks CouncillorYusuf Mohamedand residentsofthe ward fortheir support forurban conservation alongthe Liesbeek River.

More planting days areplanned. People whowould like to be part of these sessionscan visitfol.org.za.

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U-turn chiefexecutive Jean-Ray Knighton Fitt said theorganisationbelievesthe material wasspreadbya Muizenberg groupopposed to U-turn managing aCityofCapeTownhomeless shelterproject at Sidmouth Road

“WhenU-turn’sinterestbecameknown in 2024,the CEOwas calledtoa meetingand threatened by this groupthattheywould destroyU-turnifitcontinued to cooperatewith theCityonthisproject,” Knighton Fitt said U-turn said it will laycharges once theidentity of thecreator is confirmed

Knighton Fitt said Fourie’s allegationswere addressedatthe time throughmeetingswith police,the ClaremontImprovement District Companyand theCity’sStreet People’s Unit Theclaimswerefound to be unsubstantiated andmaterially false, he explained.

Acommunity meetingatthe Newlands Sun Hotel, attended by Fourie,reached thesame conclusion.Because Fourie hasnot withdrawn thereport, U-turn will nowlay aformalcomplaint againsthim with police requesting an independentinvestigation.Fouriecould notbe reachedfor comment before publication.

Thejoint statementcorrectsseveral claims in theinfographic.U-turndoesnot buspeople into Claremont, is nota street-feedingscheme anddoesnot runa two-hour intervention participantsengageinstructuredfull-dayactivities whilethose in safe-space accommodation are supported off thestreetsfulltime.

In Maythisyear, theClaremont centre assisted 162uniqueindividuals.Its 50 Safe Space Shelterbedsare almost always full, with up to 70 people accessing services daily. Sixteenare currently enrolled in thefour-monthrehabilitationprogramme.Lastyear, 18 programme

completers movedintoshelter,fourinto supported accommodation andfourreturned to family

U-turn also rejected claims that itspresence caused an increase in street homelessnessafter Covid-19.The ministry hasoperatedinthe ClaremontCBD for22years

Knighton Fitt said thepandemic-erasurge in homelessnesswas driven nationally by unemployment,domesticviolenceand themassreleaseofatleast 4138 prisonersfromPollsmoor

ClaremontCPF chairCarly Williamssaid

U-turn is aregisteredCPF member that contributes positively to thecommunity “Information shared publicly should be factual,balancedand verified.Community concerns should be addressedthrough constructive engagement rather than speculation,”she said, urging residentstorelyonverified information from official sourcesand to report criminal activity to police

Louw confirmed thestation hasreceivedno formal complaints from businessesorcommunity membersabout homelessnessinthe ClaremontCBD

Claremontpoliceand U-turn have maintained aformalpartnership fortwo years. U-turn sits on theCPF’s approved voters list,sends programmeparticipantstoassist with cleaning thestation groundsand attendsCPF feedback meetings quarterly. Both organisationssaidtheyremaincommittedtopromoting safety in Claremontand to helpingpeoplemovebeyondhomelessness throughsustainable,long-term solutions. .Formoreinformation or to refersomeone for help contact the Claremont Homeless Service Centre,27 Stegman Road,Claremont or call 021 300 5070

Developmentmustbecorrectly planned

Our suburb,Pinelands, currently finds itself atthe centre of an important public debate. Thedebatetoucheson important issues: housing availability, urbangrowth, economic expansion. TheCityofCapeTownrecently published a"draft development concept information document"that wouldsee the King DavidMowbray precinct developed intoahigh-densitymixed-useareawith6700 housing units, plus additional provision forcommercial, industrial facilities as well as office spaces.

Shouldthis proposalberealised, it wouldhavesignificantimplications, notonlyfor our suburb,but forCape Town as awhole. As residents, we have both an opportunity and aresponsibility: to engageconstructively, and to ensurethat decisions takentodayserve thelong-term wellbeing of our city.

Engaged community

It is important to sayupfront that asking questions, or raising concerns, does not makeone resistant to change. Waytoo often, communities arelabelledas reflexively opposedtodevelopment

Pinelands has long been athoughtfuland engaged community. Our concerns aregrounded in the specific realities of our area,and in the desiretoensurethat any development in Cape Town is appropriate,sustainable and properly considered

Thedevelopment proposalisastonishing in scale. It wouldadd morethan one and ahalf times the number of existing homes in Pinelands, alongside substantial additional commercial, office and light industrialcomponents This represents afundamental shift in the character and functioningnot just of the area,but of this part of thecity. With such scalecomes inevitablepressure: onalready congested road networksand on municipal infrastructure suchasthe increasedrateofstormwaterrun-off,water supplyand sanitation.

ThePinelands Ratepayers and ResidentsAssociation (PRRA) is not persuaded that the assurances in the draft documentregarding pressureonall theseservices are sufficientlycredibleorsubstantiated.

Transport Baseline Assessment

Thedraft document admits that only a“Transport BaselineAssessment” has beenundertakentodetermine the potential impacts of the redevelopment.Although some offsiteupgrades to fiveintersections have beenproposed, crucial existing intersections with well-known real capacityconstraints have not been identified asrequiring anyupgrades at all. This is of greatconcern to those who aremorefamiliar with existing transport conditions in Pinelands. Theproposednew development willimpose unacceptablepressureonthesetwo vital intersections. Insufficient high-level detailand commitment to vastly improving the public transport network, quality and frequencyofoperations serving both existing Pinelands as well as this huge newredevelopmenthas been provided in thedraft development concept information document Equally, adevelopment of this magnitude, withonlya single proposalofschool expansion, raises worrying questions about long-term capacity. Our schoolsare already

Rowafoot over Tannery Park

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NAMHLA.MONAKALI@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

The companyresidents of RondeboschBelmont Zone believed was behind theproposedTannery Park redevelopmenthas confirmed it is not, andthe site’s actual ownerhad yetto speakpubliclyabout theirplans forit.

People’s Post reported last week that the residentshad raised concerns aboutlargescaledemolitionunderwayatTannery Park in BelmontRoad, andthe City of Cape Town confirmed a505-unitmixed-use development wasapprovedfor thesiteinAugust2023(“Evolution triggers rage”, People’s Post,23June)

NOTRAWSON

“Neither Rawson Developers norany of its relatedentitiesare involved in theproposed redevelopmentofTannery Park,” Tracey Ward, generalmanager of Rawson Developers,confirmed this week

Arelated entity hadowned thepropertyuntil last year andhad at onestage investigated redeveloping it,but sold it to Putivista(Pty) Ltd before anydevelopment scheme waspursued Ward said Rawson hadoccupied office space at thesitefor severalyears before vacating in February this year

People’s Post sent amedia enquirytoPutivista,directedtothe company’sregistereddirector JasonKombo.Noresponsehad been received at thetimeofpublication

‘ABOX-TICKINGEXERCISE’

CONVERTING REDEVELOPMENT AIM TO STUDENT HOUSING NEEDS RESIDENTS’APPROVAL.

house. This raises seriousconcernsregarding transparency andgives theimpression that thenatureand scaleofthe developmenthave shiftedsignificantly from what thecommunity understood.”

CITYAPPROVESAMMENDMENT

TheCityconfirmed theboardinghouse amendment wasapproved on Friday 26 June this year Maycomemberfor spatialplanning andenvironmentEddieAndrews said there-advertisement wassenttothe ward councillorand civic associationand no objections were received “Interms of Section82(2) of theMunicipal Planning By-Law, additional advertisingwas notnecessary.The changestothe development arenot significant,willnot impact on the characterofthe area,and thetrafficimpactwill be reducedcomparedtothe previous proposal,” Andrewssaid.

On theoriginal2022application, Andrews said it wasadvertisedinthe media, to affected neighbours,tothe civicassociationand ward councillor, andbymeans of an on-sitenotice.

COUNCILLOR:RONDEBOSCHISREADY

under pressure. If anything, we need alleviationofschools that regularlyget applications fourfold their capacity. A bigdevelopment with insufficient schoolscouldfurther exacerbate an already existing problem.

Character and identity

Thereare also elements of the proposalthattouch on something less tangible, but no less important: the characterand identityofplace.Pinelands has adistinct history and senseofcommunity. This is reflected not onlyin itsbuiltform, butinits shared spaces.The potentialloss of recreationaland heritageassets,suchaslongstanding sporting facilities and open spaces, willbedeeply felt Oncelost, theyare lost forever.

TheKing David Mowbray Golf Club has worked hardfor decadestomakegolf inclusive and serves varying neighbourhoods. It is the onlyviablehome of the South African DisabledGolfAssociation. Thecourse is also acrucial winterflood barrierfor the area between the Elsieskraal River and the Black River.Eventhe draft documentationitself recognisesthat the area’s wetlands perform important functions in flood management and stormwater control

TheClyde PinelandsFootballClub, also threatened by the development,isthe oldestnon-amalgamated footballclubinthe country. Thefields support youth development,grassroots sport, and communityparticipation. Peoplefromevery background come together here.

At the same time, the ratepayers and residents of Pinelands support the broader objectiveofaddressing Cape Town’shousing needs.This is aserious and pressing challenge. But it is not unreasonabletoask the following questions. Will the proposalofonly30% "affordable housing" (not"social housing")end up placing Cape Town in alose-losesituation: no significant housing relief and the loss of the area's character and recreational spaces? Will market-priced, privatedevelopment fillthe pockets of bigdevelopers,whilenormalCapetonians on both sidesofthe debateend up unhappy?

National government property

Thequestionaboutalternatespacesmustalsobe asked.Orabout less densedevelopments acrossdifferent spaces. We understand that many of the unused spaces in Cape Town areNational Government propertyand getting thesereleasedisnot proving easy forthe City of Cape Town.

Allof this bringsusback to the central point: this is a draft proposal. As the document itself states,its findings are subject to changebased on public comment.Good planning depends on inputfromthose who live and work in theaffectedareas.

We encourageall residents to engagewith the process beforethe 6Julydeadline.Consider the proposalcarefully.And respond with asubstantial comment.Pinelands has always been acommunitythat values thoughtful engagement.Wecan supportresponsibledevelopment, but we cannotsupportdevelopment-at-all-costs.

Desray Britz:chair of the PRRA, TarynSlabbert: PRRA Environment PortfolioHolder,Ron Haiden: PRRATransport Planning, Traffic& Roads PortfolioHolder

Residentshavesince respondedtothe City’s accountofthe public-participation process detailed in last week’s report

KasChandramohan, founderand coordinatorofthe Rondebosch BelmontZone, said neithershe norany neighbours wasaware of having received notification of theoriginal2022 applicationorthe 2026 re-advertisement of the amendedapplication

“Tothe best of ourknowledge,neither Inor anyofmyneighboursreceivedany notification regardingthisdevelopment proposal.There wasnopubliclydisplayed notice that would have been visibletoordinaryresidents on a dailybasis.”

Shesaidthe threeresponses theCityreceived during the2022process pointedtoa failureof meaningful engagement.“Thefactthatthe City received only threeresponses fora development of this magnitudestronglysuggeststhe public-participation processwas inadequate andineffective

“Itappears to have been littlemorethana procedural box-tickingexerciseratherthana genuineefforttoengagemeaningfully with the affectedcommunity.”

Chandramohan said thepending application to convertthe approved flatstoa students’ residencehad deepened residents’ concerns “Itisdeeply concerning to learnthatthere is a pendingapplication to change thedevelopment from residential flatstoa high-density boarding

Ward 59 councillorMikhail Manuel confirmed that fullpublicparticipation wasundertakenfor theoriginal2022application, andthe amended applicationwas re-advertised, with the comment period closingon3 February.Hesaid only threeresidents hadcontacted himabout thedemolitioninthe past month. “The Tannery Park developmentwillbea welcomeaddition to Rondebosch,asitcontinues to grow as a bustling student-centrednode.”

On residents’ waterpressure concerns Manuel said theproblemsexperienced in theBelmont area were unrelatedtoinfrastructurecapacity. “Ithas long been City law, since2010, that blocks of flatsneed to installpressure pump systemstoensureadequatesupplytotheir units.”

He citeda R4 billion expansionofthe Athlone Wastewater TreatmentPlant,a R2 million upgradetothe Newlands Reservoirin2023and majorupgradestohigh-voltagesubstations in Newlands andMowbray in 2023 and2024.

“The Southern Suburbsisprimedfor densification in response to therapid growth of Cape Town’s population.Peoplewanttolivein Rondebosch andweare readytowelcome them with open arms.”

WHATSTILLNEEDSANSWERING

Severalquestions remain unanswered at the time of publication. Putivistahas notconfirmed whetheritsubmittedthe amendment application, what it intended to build, or howit plannedtoengagewithaffectedresidents

A More penguins at Bouldersnow

Help petsfindloveand foreverhomes Helppet in reverhomes

To shinethe spotlightonthousands of pets thatare abandonedorinneed of newhomes, People’sPosthas teamed up with TEARSAnimal Rescue to help some of thesefour-leggedpets getnew homes. Once amonth we will publish severaldogsand cats up foradoption. TEARSisa pro-life non-profitorganisation (NPO)established in 1999 to rescue,treat,rehabilitate,reunite andre-home lost,abandoned, abused andneglected companionanimals and to educatepet owners andthe youthlivingin thefourunder-resourced communities. The NPOremains theonlyfacilityinthe Cape Peninsula’sfar Southavailable sevendaysper week,including an after-hoursmobile clinic servicefrom16:30 to 19:00withlimited veterinarycare. TEARStreatshundredsofanimals forvarious conditions,illnessesand injuries

PUZZLE

Meet Puzzle, asweet ‘n spicyAfricanis-Pibble mixwitha bigpersonality andanevenbigger heart. Energetic, affectionateand toy-motivated,she’s lookingfor an experiencedowner who cangiveher structure, stimulationand love Sheenjoyssocialising with dogs on walksbut

wouldprefertobethe only petathome. Puzzle is eagertolearn,bondand become thecentreof your world.

PATSY

Meet Patsy, thehappiestgirlaround! Clever,cuddlyand fullofenergy, she’slooking foranactivehometoshare adventures with Food-motivated andhighlytrainable,she loves playtime,trail runs andaffection.Patsy would prefer to be theonlypet so shecan soak up all theloveand attention. Loyal, playful andfull of kisses, she’sready to become your perfect companion.

BAGHEERA

Meet Bagheera, astrikingGreyhoundAmerican Staffiemix with aloyal heartand adventurousspirit. This intelligent,affectionate boyloves swimming,exploring andbonding deeply with hishumans. He’d thrive as the only petina patient, active home with older kids.Bagheeraiseager to learn, lovestraining andwillrewardyourlovewithendless loyalty, cuddles andcompanionship

MAZZY

Meet Mazzy,a bright-eyedJackRussellAfricanismix with aplayful spirit andlotsof love to give.Rescued as astray in Muizenberg, she’ssearching foranactivehome filledwith adventure, affection andmaybe anotherdog friend too. Mazzy maybeshy at first, buttreats andpatiencequickly winher over.Energetic yet cuddly, she’sready to become someone’sloyal best friend

CATS

THEODORE

Meet Theodore,a breathtaking fluffyboy with thegentlestsoul. Quiet, sensitiveand fullof grace, he’s searchingfor acalmhomewhere he cantruly feel safe andloved.Theodoreadores peaceful moments, soft companionshipand simply beingnearhis people.Withhis cloudlike fur andtenderheart,hebringscomfort, calm anda littlemagic wherever he goes

ZUKO

Meet Zuko,a ginger-and-white firecracker with ahugepersonality andanevenbigger heart. Playful,affectionateand fullofcharm,he

brings joyand laughter wherever he goes.Zuko canbea littlefeistyand will need apatient, confident ownertoguide himwithloveand boundaries.Inreturn, this specialboy promises endlessloyalty,entertainment andunforgettablecompanionship

KOHANNA

Meet Kohanna,a rare ginger-and-white girl with agentleheart anda playful spark. Born at midnight on NewYear’sEve,she’s readyfor a freshstart with apatient,lovingfamily. Kohanna maybeshy at first, butonceshe trusts you, she’saffectionate, loyaland fullofpurrs.This sweet cuddlequeen wouldlovea calm home with plenty of playtime andlove.

VALYA

Meet Valya, abeautiful calico with abig personality andplentytosay!Thischatty girl loves treats,affection andkeepingher humans entertained.After raisingher kittens andwatching them find homes, it’s finally herturnfor an ever after. Valyamay need alittletimetosettle in,but once comfortable, she’sanaffectionate, loyalcompanion fullofloveand character.