People's Post Constantia / Wynberg E-edition 18 November 2025

The People’s Post team went out on Tuesday 11 November, to hand out the latest edition of the newspapers and interact with the readers and advertisers at the corner of Kromboom Road and Jan Smuts Drive. The initiative forms part of the team’s campaign to obtain firsthand information from residents and advertisers about a range of issues affecting our business and to seek ways to improve our operations in line with our loyal supporters . Staff, including sales representatives and reporters engaged with the community, answering questions and sharing stories PHOTO KEANAN HARMSE

Cityswitchesfromposttoelectronicsystem

From Thursday 1 January next year the City of Cape Town will no longer post municipal bills All the statements will be issued electronically via email

Clients are encouraged to send their account numbers, contact details, including cellphone numbers, and email addresses to the City by email or SMS

Residents who do not have an email address, can contact the

A JOURNO’S VOICE

The colour purple is bright, powerful and demands to be seen.

In the past few weeks, it has become an ever-increasing sight on social media with many individuals changing their profile pictures to resemble the now iconic colour and echo the sentiment of solidarity with our sisters facing gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF)

This call to action highlights Women for Change’s unprecedented demonstration of solidarity for women through a national shutdown on Friday 21 November, just before the start of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg

The campaign aims to force the government to declare GBVF a national disaster

Sadly, it’s become increasingly clear that the threat of violence and abuse remains a constant threat in the daily lives of our women, many of whom suffer in silence, out of fear that they or their children could be killed or that they would be unable to feed themselves

So many women had and still have to endure pain, hardship

City’s Call Centre on 0860 103 089 for assistance

Siseko Mbandezi, Mayco member for finance, said about 517 000 Capetonians have already switched to emailed accounts and that 200000 must still make the switch “The City is sending direct communication to those who we still need to assist to make the switch We’re urging all customers to register as soon as possible, as the City

will stop sending accounts by post after Wednesday 31 December ” He urged residents to adhere to the deadline “It’s a quick and easy process that ensures your account is delivered straight to your inbox

For those without email addresses, assistance is available Please contact the City’s Call Centre ”

HOWTOMAKETHESWITCH:

For emailed bills, simply send an

email or SMS with your account number, contact number and email address

. Email: Revenue Eservices@ capetown.gov.za

. SMS: 31223

. Customers without email accounts are requested to contact the City’s Call centre: 0860 103 089 or visit their nearest Customer Interaction Centre

and death for the benefit of their children and families, developing trauma from staying in toxic relationships rewiring their neural network and the way they process pain and love

Despite the monumental progress of the feminist movement and the women who had to fight for the right to vote and work twice as hard to earn their place in the workplace, ironically, it appears the more things change the more they stay the same

Back in 1956, history was made by the brave women who marched to Parliament and Pretoria protesting against the pass laws, despite the threats of police brutality, tear gas or incarceration

The women also contributed to the Freedom Charter with a document called “What Women Demand”, addressing needs such as: child care provisions, housing, education, equal pay, and equal rights with men in regard to property, marriage and guardianship of children

This is one of many historic examples where women had to defend and fight for their rights to be treated equally

And yet, in 2025 the nation’s crime statistics still paint a grim picture of the violence, abuse and harassment plaguing our women

According to the South African Police Service’s quarterly data for 2024-’25, between July and September last year, 957 women were murdered, 1 567 survived attempted murders, and 14 366 experienced assaults resulting in grievous bodily harm During the same period, 10 191 sexual assault cases were reported to the police SA’s femicide rate is approximately five times higher than the global average and one in three South African women aged 16 and older has experienced physical violence in their lifetime, said a study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)

As a man, I could only imagine the terror our women face when going for a walk at night or climbing into an Uber, hoping and praying that they are safe

We’ve become numb as a society to hearing about the news of all the young women and recent graduates who have died at the hands of their partners

As men, we should and ought to do much better at calling individuals out who perpetrate these crimes, belittle women ’ s rights as jokes and we must hold ourselves to a better standard and be the gentlemen our mothers raised us to be It has to start at home with

changing the narrative and the way we speak to our friends and understanding that sexism should never be minimised and no-one should be mocking the rights of women

As men, we have to cultivate a culture of listening, protecting and upholding the rights and safety of not just the women in our daily lives but our fellow sisters

The novel The Colour Purple by Alice Walker also tells the eerily relevant story of traumatised women suffering in silence, lacking basic education, crippled from living their truth and chasing the dreams they wish to pursue

However, as the book nears its conclusion we see our main protagonist, Nettie, find empowerment and improve her education and complete her character arc in the best version of herself

There is hope and there is a brighter future awaiting all our sisters and society despite this dark cloud of violence and abuse we ’ re navigating, but we and the government need to call the senseless violence out and stand together with our women, our mothers, our sisters

As the late great artist and civil rights activist Nina Simone so eloquently put it: “You know what freedom means to me? No fear No fear!”

Cooking contest thrills organisers

NAMHLAMONAKALI

The Lions Club of Tokai hosted its annual Potjiekos Competition on Saturday 8 November, drawing a large crowd and raising funds for local community projects The event, the club’s biggest fundraising effort of the year, was hailed as a tremendous success

Eight teams entered the competition, each bringing their culinary skills and creativity to the table The standard of food was exceptionally high, impressing both the judges and the audience

The winning team, Platform 9 and ¾, stole the show with a menu featuring lemon chicken, herb bread, and fluffy dumplings

“The food was outstanding this year, and the creativity on display was fantastic,” said Mark Rossouw, spokesperson for the Lions Club of Tokai “It was wonderful to see the teams put so much effort into their dishes Everyone really gave it their all, and that’s what makes this event so special ”

Beyond the cooking competition, the Lions Club also ran a raffle, selling over 80 tickets

Proceeds from both the team entry fees and the raffle will go towards supporting local initiatives, including community outreach programmes and welfare projects

“We are so grateful to all our teams, the people who donated prizes, and everyone who bought raffle tickets,” Rossouw added “Your support directly helps the community, and it is heartwarming to see so many people come together for a good cause ”

The club extended its heartfelt thanks to the volunteer judges and to the many club members and volunteers who assisted throughout the day

Rossouw highlighted that without their dedication, the event would not have been possible

“Every single person who played a part in this event, from organising and cooking to judging

NewbosstakesreignsatPollsmoor

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has entered a new era of leadership with the appointment of Ntomboxolo Kungune, as the Area Commissioner for the Pollsmoor Management Area

National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale formally introduced Kungune and presided over her insignia pinning ceremony on Tuesday 4 November

The event, held at Pollsmoor, was attended by Regional Commissioner Advocate Chantelle Williams-Paulse, regional heads, and members of the Pollsmoor management team

This appointment fills a long-standing vacancy and to bring renewed stability, focus, and direction to the management area

According to DCS, the appointment also underscores the Department’s ongoing commitment to promoting capable women leaders within its ranks

“Kungune brings over 30 years of experience and a proven record of excellence in correctional leadership She previously served as Area Commissioner for Drakenstein Management

STRATEGIC APPOINTMENT FILLS A LONG-STANDING VACANCY

Area since 2021 and, before that, as Area Commissioner for Allandale from 2014,” reads a DCS statement “Her journey with the Department began in 1995 as a professional nurse in Mthatha Since then, she has held several key positions, including Manager: Health Care at Drakenstein, Area Coordinator: Human Resources, and Director at Pollsmoor Management Area, roles that have shaped her into a seasoned and well-rounded leader

“Kungune’s operational acumen is complemented by an impressive academic background, which includes a BCur degree from the University of Fort Hare, a Diploma in Human Resources, and an honours degree in Public Administration from the University of Stellenbosch

“Her appointment marks a milestone in a career defined by dedication, service, and the pursuit of excellence,” according to DCS

Schoolcommunityunitesbehindcancerpatient

You have cancer A phrase that can single-handedly change everything in an instant René de Wet (51), secretary at Camps Bay Primary School, got the unfortunate news that she has HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer in September this year

HER2-positive (HER2+) is a fast-growing breast cancer that may affect people with invasive breast cancer

“I was diagnosed on Friday 26 September I was distraught You never think that it could happen to you, ” explained De Wet Her treatment had to begin immediately She started chemotherapy on Wednesday 15 October and will undergo eight rounds, every 21

days, followed by surgery and radiation

But without medical aid, the financial strain is overwhelming, and so is the emotional shock of suddenly becoming a cancer fighter

But De Wet is not facing this battle alone the community is standing firmly behind her

De Wet tells People’s Post that a close friend started a crowdfunding campaign hoping to raise R180000

Within a few days they managed to reach a few thousands

Currently with the help of learners, parents, private donors and the broader public, they have exceeded the target and reached R192000

De Wet explains that she is overwhelmed by the outpour of love and support from everyone

“I have been at the school for 11 years When you ’ re a school secretary you do more than just answering phones, you are a safe space when kids go through a difficult time

“At Camps Bay schools we are like a little village When the kids heard, the crowdfunding campaign just went viral I am still in shock and blown away ”

De Wet says a few years ago she walked this journey supporting her dad when he was diagnosed with cancer

She says knowing she isn’t facing this journey alone gives her the courage to fight

“Last month, the high school learners came to the primary school and I received about 80 cards The outpour of love just touched me Kids wrote about memories they have at primary school It was an incredible heart-wrenching moment ”

She expresses her gratitude to everyone for their support “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so kind and generous and for checking in on me all the time Even if I can’t always respond to the messages, just know that I am genuinely grateful and keep praying ”

She encourages people to continue to donate “I am not sure the exact amount of the medical bills I am receiving treatment at Groote Schuur Hospital We are beyond the target now Which is fantastic because there’ll be continued expenses There are people that I don’t even know who have contributed, it’s incredible ” Laura Perry, De Wet’s close friend, says she started the crowdfunding campaign, emphasising that money should be the last thing on De Wet’s mind She added that they did not expect the overwhelming response “We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated ”

Swimming

KEANAN HARMSE

KEANAN HARMSE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

World-record swimmer Howard Warrington is looking forward to conquering False Bay’s freezing shark-infested waters to help the Cape of Good Hope Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) with their sterilisation campaigns

The athlete will tackle the 14-hour False Bay challenge, which is a 34 km crossing, on Thursday 20 and Wednesday 26 November, depending on weather conditions The swim will help the SPCA in Grassy Park reach a 10 000-sterilisation goal

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is the founding society of the SPCA movement in South Africa, the oldest animal-welfare organisation in the country Warrington, from Somerset West, holds a Guinness world record and has completed more than 200 Robben Island crossings

“My wife Elmarie and friend Charl are my skippers, and our border collie, Lily, joins us on our boat as a shark spotter Every swim tests my limits, but it’s nothing compared to the struggles faced by animals every day This is my way of helping them I hope to raise as much money as possible ”

Besides swimming his hobbies include marathons, mountain biking, road riding and marathon swimming

Asked what inspired his 14-hour swim for the SPCA, Warrington said: “I believe that animal sterilisation is the only way to stop or slow the cycle of unwanted animals I hate any form of animal abuse "

The False Bay crossing matches the English Channel’s distance – which Warrington conquered in 2018 after 16 hours and 55 km – but is considered even more dangerous due to unpredictable currents, cold temperatures and Great White sharks

LOST OR

Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer No. T99715/2005 passed by CARROL CLOETE, Identity number: 450224 0043 084, Unmarried in favour of 1. ABUBAKAR HENDRICKS, Identity number: 721115 5154 087, Married according to Muslim rites 2.