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PEOPLE’SPOST | Constantia|Wynberg Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Equipped for ﬁre season

he City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service has unveiled its summer-ﬁreﬁghting readiness plan, with over R25 million being spent on vehicles, equipment and station upgrades.

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The display at Goodwood Fire Station on Wednesday 30 September showcased the existing fleet of specialised vehicles, including a flatbed heavy-duty cargo vehicle with a 32-ton crane capacity. It also included two 4x4 water tankers with a 5 000-litre capacity, three 6x6 tankers with a 10 500-litre capacity, four 4x4 heavy-duty pumper firefighting vehicles, four 4x4 wildland firefighting vehicles and three off-road vehicles to support incident management teams. Eleven newly acquired medium wildland firefighting 4x4 vehicles with a 1 500-litre capacity have been added to the fleet. The vehicles can respond swiftly and reach difficult sandy and mountainous terrain to fight fires. Two further 4x4 medium wildland firefighting vehicles and a heavy-duty 44-metre hydraulic platform have been procured for delivery in December. All vehicles are well maintained, serviced and tested, ensuring operational readiness at any given time. MORE BOOTS ON THE GROUND

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Each year the Fire and Rescue

Service employs a group of wildland firefighters on a contract to bolster resources over the warmer months when the risk of veld fires is higher. In July this year, 35 new junior firefighters joined the ranks after successfully completing the Fire Cadet training programme. In the most recent financial year, 2025-’26, the service attended to 30 513 incidents. R25 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS

This financial year the Fire and Rescue Service will spend more than R25 million on resource investments. This includes: R12 million in building improvements to Brooklyn and Constantia fire stations R5,75 million on additional specialised vehicles R5 million on minor building and fencing upgrades R3 million on the initial works at a new fire station in Langa R1,6 million on replacing firefighting equipment JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security, said reducing the risk of fires is everyone’s responsibility. “Our firemen and women are highly trained and have built on the reputation of being well prepared with a rapid response time in difficult situations. They have proven to be the best in South Africa, and we are extremely proud to be able to support them with high-end

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City of Cape Town firefighters are ready for the summer fire season. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

CITY FIRE AND RESCUE PERSONNEL “THE BEST IN SOUTH AFRICA” technology and equipment. “As we head towards what will be a long summer with high winds and temperatures, let us support our fire service when they get called out to fight a fire.” In case of a fire emergency, the public is reminded to phone the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700 from a cellphone.

The City’s Fire and Rescue is preparing to ﬁght ﬁres with new vehicles, equipment and station upgrades.

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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) registered 5 259 cases of police misconduct during the 2025/26 financial year, including 332 cases linked to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia said effective policing depends on the public trusting the police and believing that they operate legitimately. Cachalia made the remarks while tabling IPID’s 2025/26 Annual Report in the National Assembly on Wednesday 30 September. Assault and torture remained the biggest drivers of complaints, accounting for 3 468 cases. This was followed by 669 cases involving the discharge of an official firearm and 464 deaths as a result of police action. Lizzy Suping, IPID spokesperson, said the Western Cape recorded the highest number of cases with 905, followed by Gauteng with 898, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) with 722 and the Eastern Cape with 717. The recorded GBVF cases included 122

referrals, mainly relating to domestic violence, 116 cases of rape allegedly committed by police officers, 58 cases of assault and torture, 24 murders and 10 cases involving the discharge of an official firearm. According to Suping, KwaZulu Natal recorded the highest number of GBVF cases at 60, followed by Gauteng with 58, the Free State with 52 and the Eastern and Northern Cape with 27 cases each. Kimberley in the Northern Cape and Marianhill in KZN recorded the highest number of GBVF cases among individual police stations, with seven each. Madadeni, which is in KZN, recorded six, while Phoenix, also in KwaZulu-Natal, Humewood in the Eastern Cape and Welkom in the Free State each recorded five. IPID also recorded an increase in cases of rape allegedly committed by police officers, rising from 95 in 2024/25 to 116 in 2025/26. Of the 116 cases, 44 involved off-duty police officers, while 72 involved officers who were on

duty. Suping said IPID secured 84 criminal convictions during the year under review, almost double the 43 convictions recorded in the previous year. A total of 26 of the convictions were related to GBVF cases, while sentences ranged from several months in prison to life imprisonment. She said IPID investigators also made 281 arrests for various oﬀences during the year. By 31 March this year, 994 cases had been enrolled in various courts following IPID recommendations to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to institute criminal proceedings against police oﬃcers. A total of 277 disciplinary recommendations had also been concluded by the police, with sanctions ranging from written warnings to dismissal from the police service. Suping said IPID investigations are guided by the principles of independence, thoroughness, accountability, and the quality and integrity of its work.

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If there is one thing this year has taught me, it’s how things can change in an instant. One moment you’re at the beginning of a new year, ﬁlled with hopes, dreams and plans for what lies ahead, and the next, you’re seven months into the year wondering where the time went and how you ended up exactly where you are. Life has a strange way of reminding us that, despite how carefully we plan, very little is actually within our control. At the beginning of the year, many of us probably had a picture in our minds of what this year would look like. Perhaps it included ﬁnancial stability, travel, per-

sonal growth or simply becoming a better version of ourselves. We make plans because plans give us something to look forward to. They make the future feel predictable. But life does not always follow the script we write for it. Sometimes, an opportunity comes along that changes everything. Sometimes, a door closes when we were convinced it would remain open. And sometimes, circumstances change so quickly that we barely have time to process what has happened before we are expected to keep moving. That unpredictability can be frightening. There are moments when you can feel as though you are falling behind because your life does not look the way you imagined it would by this point. We compare our reality with the plans we made at the beginning of the year and wonder

what went wrong. But perhaps nothing went wrong. Perhaps life simply changed direction. I have come to realise that not every unexpected change is a setback. Some changes force us to grow in ways we would never have chosen for ourselves. They introduce us to people we would never have met; push us towards opportunities we never considered and teach us lessons we may not have learned if everything had gone according to plan. That does not mean we have to pretend that change is always easy. It isn’t. There are changes that hurt. There are disappointments that take time to accept. There are moments when all you can do is acknowledge that something did not work out the way you hoped it would. And that is okay. Perhaps the lesson is not to stop

making plans, but to hold them a little more loosely. To dream but leave room for life to surprise us. To work towards our goals while understanding that the road to getting there may look completely diﬀerent from what we imagined. Seven months can feel like a lifetime when you look back at everything that has happened. Yet there are still months ahead. And if this year has taught me anything, it is that life can change in an instant. So instead of worrying too much about whether everything is going according to plan, perhaps we should learn to appreciate where we are, trust God through the uncertainty and remain open to what comes next. Because sometimes, the life we end up living is far diﬀerent from the one we planned. And sometimes, that is where the real story begins.

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PEOPLE’SPOST | Constantia|Wynberg Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Facilitator gets top three A

NAMHLA MONAKALI

Wynberg social entrepreneur placed third last month in a national competition that drew 180 entries from the Western Cape alone.

Cheryl-Lynn Freeman, who runs Mzansi Business Services from offices in Maynard Road, Wynberg, finished third in the Western Cape leg of the 2026 Iwisa No 1 Community Champions competition at Newlands Rugby Stadium. Freeman founded Mzansi Business Services in 2011 to narrow the financial knowledge gap among small businesses and non-profit organisations (NPOs). The company provides affordable financial management, tax compliance and business-consulting services to entrepreneurs, churches and NPOs across South Africa. She is a registered accounting officer and tax practitioner, and holds an honours degree in Accounting Science. She also launched the Mzansi Empowerment Academy, which provides financial, digital, entrepreneurial and tax training to unemployed people, entrepreneurs and professionals. According to a 2024 profile published by CFO Club Africa she had trained almost 1 000 people in under two years. She also hosts interns through a partnership with False Bay College. Freeman was one of seven social entrepreneurs shortlisted from the region. The competition attracted over 1 400 entries across four provinces. She received R30 000 in prize money, along with access to training and mentorship. Amanda Nkwitshi, founder of We Care Wellness Clinic in Khayelitsha, took first place and R70 000. Beanca Campher from Eclessia Enterprises placed second and received R50 000. The three winners shared the R150 000 allocated to the province. Now in its fourth year the competition recognises social entrepreneurs operating in South

From left: Beanca Campher, who came second second, winner Amanda Nkwitshi and Cheryl-Lynn Freeman, who placed third in the 2026 Iwisa No 1 Western Cape Community Champions competition. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

SEVEN SOCIAL REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURS SHORTLISTED Africa’s townships, peri-urban and rural communities. The 2026 edition marked the brand’s 70th anniversary. “This year’s edition has very special significance as Iwisa No 1 is celebrating 70 years of filling tummies and nourishing families,” said Phumzile Nhlapo, brand manager at Iwisa. “The event was specifically themed ‘Heroes, Heroines and Heritage’, a tribute to both the legacy that has carried the brand for seven decades, and to the people who continue to write the next chapter of that story in their own communities.” The competition accepted social enterprises trading formally for more than two years, working in food security and nutrition, education

and skills development, health and well-being, clean and affordable energy, circular economy and recycling, or digital and tech innovation. The total prize pool increased to R600 000 for this year, shared across the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng and Western Cape. Partners including Nedbank, Fundi, Old Mutual, Credit Guarantee, BizBuddy SA, ARC Consulting and Kamva Capital provided additional training and mentorship to finalists beyond the prize money. Nkwitshi, the overall winner, dedicated her victory to her team and community. “This R70 000 investment, combined with the training, mentorship and network access we will receive, represents so much more for our SMME,” she said. “We are not just building a business. We’re building hope.” Nhlapo said the competition would continue empowering social entrepreneurs. “For 70 years Iwisa No.1 has filled plates, homes and hearts. This is how we fill futures.

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ard 71 stretches from the treelined suburbs of Tokai and Kirstenhof to Westlake and Steenberg, where communities face markedly diﬀerent socio-economic conditions.

In the 2021 local government elections, the DA won the ward with 85% of the vote. But the result in the Westlake voting district was considerably closer: the DA received 42,7%, the ANC 35,5% and the EFF 10,3%. Turnout across the ward also fell sharply, from 71% in 2016 to 55% in 2021, according to Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) data. The ward will have a new DA candidate after incumbent Carolynne Franklin decided not to contest the ward again. Franklin has been placed on the party’s proportional representation list. She said the ward’s diversity had been one of the defining features of her time in office. “It’s been an interesting learning curve,” she said. “I have definitely represented those who pay rates, those who don’t pay rates, those who live at the very top end of the salary scale and those who are indigent, and have tried to bring City services closer to all of them.” Franklin said she had completed what she regarded as her three legacy projects and had raised the ward’s profile through partnerships and collaboration. She also pointed to the ward’s online community networks, including a Facebook page which she said receives close to 300 000 views a month, and WhatsApp groups with more than 1 000 members each. But in the lower-income parts of the ward and neighbouring communities, residents say service delivery remains uneven. Mymoena Scholtz, founder of Where Rainbows Meet Training and Development Foundation in Vrygrond, which borders Westlake, said residents continued to face serious problems with crime, infrastructure and access to ser-

THOSE WHO PAY RATES, THOSE WHO DON’T PAY RATES, FROM THE VERY TOP TO THE THE INDIGENT vices. “Crime is out of control and nothing big has been done in order to bring changes to these areas,” she said. “Councillors are selective who they want to support and who they don’t want to support.” Scholtz said Vrygrond and surrounding informal settlements needed greater attention to infrastructure, policing and law enforcement. “More visibility of law enforcement and policing, and action,” she said. “Police vans standing the entire day at shebeens does not serve us but the drug lords.” She said she intended to vote in the local government election, although her conﬁdence in political leadership had diminished. “Political leaders have the power to do this, and it is time they stop making empty promises and start delivering on their promises as this has been going on for over 30 years,” she said. Her criticism raises a broader question for a ward that contains communities with very different socioe-conomic circumstances: whether residents experience the same local government system in the same way. GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE DELIVERY

The question is complicated by Cape Town’s record on municipal finances. The Auditor-General of South Africa’s 2024'25 consolidated municipal audit report found that Cape Town received an unqualified audit opinion and had good financial health indicators, making it one of only two metros, alongside eThekwini, to achieve both.

But the City also received findings relating to material non-compliance with legislation, including procurement and contract management. The Agsa said the weaknesses created an environment susceptible to fraud and manipulation and increased the risk of financial loss. Cape Town was among four metros cited over awards to suppliers in which close family members and business associates of employees had interests. Across the four metros, the awards totalled R401,77 million. No metro achieved a clean audit. The City disputed the findings, delaying the finalisation of the audit. City spokesperson Luthando Tyhalibongo described the finding as “technical, not financial” and said the City regarded it as “without merit”. He said the dispute concerned Bid Evaluation Committee processes and that the City was “fully compliant with municipal supply chain management regulations”. The City’s response did not address the conflict-of-interest finding. Tyhalibongo said Cape Town had received its 20th consecutive unqualified audit opinion since 2006, which he said underscored the City’s record on governance and stewardship of public funds. An unqualified audit opinion relates to whether the financial statements are fairly presented. It does not mean a municipality has complied with every applicable law or regulation. That distinction is significant in Ward 71, where questions about governance sit alongside questions about how residents experience services on the ground. Asked whether residents in different parts of the ward receive equal services from the City, given the contrasting political and socio-economic profiles of areas such as Tokai and Westlake, Tyhalibongo said: “The City cannot comment on voter preferences for political parties.” The City’s ward allocation records provide some indication of where money has been directed. In the 2024-’25 budget, R30 000 was allocated for equipment for the Westlake Neighbourhood Watch. The project was subsequently cancelled after the watch was no longer accredited, with the funds redirected to traffic services overtime, according to the City’s adjustments budget. The City was asked to comment on this but had not responded by the time of printing. Other capital spending has been directed to Westlake. The Westlake Nature Reserve was fenced at a cost of R2,7 million in 2023-’24, according to City records. The Westlake Conservation Centre is earmarked for R7,1 million in refurbishment over 2025-’26 and 2026-’27, while R1,2 million was allocated to the Westlake Public Transport Interchange in 2024-’25. The figures show that investment has reached Westlake, but they do not by themselves answer whether residents consider the level or type of investment adequate. That question will be particularly relevant in a ward where electoral support, turnout and socio-economic conditions vary significantly between voting districts. With Franklin moving to the proportional representation list ,Ward 71 will also see whether the party’s longstanding dominance translates into continued support across all parts of the ward. For residents, however, the election may be less about the ward-wide result than about whether the next councillor can represent communities with very different priorities and ensure that concerns about crime, infrastructure and basic services receive attention across the ward.

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PEOPLE’SPOST | Constantia|Wynberg Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Show love and adopt a family pet

o shine a 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. It remains the only facility in the Cape Peninsula's far South available seven days a 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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Puzzle is a sweet ’n spicy Africanis-Pibble mix with a huge personality and heart! Energetic, affectionate and playful. She’s looking for an experienced owner who can provide structure, stimulation and warmth. Social with dogs outdoors but prefers being the only pet at home. Puzzle is trainable, responsive and eager to please once she trusts you. Best with older kids. Rafiki is a curious Curly Coat Retriever-Africanis cross who sees every walk as an adventure! Food-motivated and eager to learn, he’ll thrive with consistent training, routine and enrichment. Rafiki adores other dogs and loves to play but can also flourish as an only dog. He’s social, confident and ready to explore life with his new family. Best with kids 6+. Todd is an Africanis-Lurcher mix and TEARS’ longest-staying resident, after almost seven years in kennels. Wary at first, this sensitive, intelligent boy becomes deeply loyal once trust is earned. Todd adores dogs and would

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Mango Tango and Glimmer Star: Two brothers, one beautiful story These adorable brothers were adopted together as tiny kittens, only to ﬁnd themselves back at the cattery months later through circumstances beyond their control. They were confused and heartbroken, but slowly found their sparkle again. Today, they’re playful, joyful and inseparable. Mango Tango has his tango back, and Glimmer Star has found his shine. Now they’re looking for a true forever home – together. Could you be their happy ending? Gracie: From Gentle Mama to Mischief Maker! Once a devoted, gentle mama, Gracie has discovered her playful side now that her kittens have grown up! This cheeky ginger girl is full of energy, turning everything into a game and keeping her humans on their toes with playful

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ambushes and love bites. If you’re looking for a fun-loving, spirited companion who’ll keep life interesting, Gracie is your girl! Meet Mac, a little girl with the biggest heart. Young, gentle and incredibly aﬀectionate, Mac spends her days waiting for someone to see beyond her FIV diagnosis and choose her. She dreams of a warm bed, a loving human and a safe home. FIV aﬀects only cats and cannot be passed to people or dogs. Mac needs an indoor-only

home or secure catio/garden. Please help Mac ﬁnd the loving forever home she deserves. Jones, our sweet “Daisy Jones”! A striking tabby with a feral background, Jones has spent almost three years at the cattery. While human touch still takes some getting used to, she now greets us with the sweetest little meows, especially when treats are involved! Jones needs a calm, patient home willing to move at her pace and celebrate her progress. Behind her cautious nature is a beautiful personality waiting to bloom.

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PEOPLE’SPOST | Constantia|Wynberg Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Come to Deep South’s celebration of art, creativity

The talented residents of The Avenue Retirement Hotel are hoping to attract many visitors for their twoday art and craft exhibition. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Fish Hoek’s two days’ arts, crafts T

KEANAN HARMSE

he talented residents of The Avenue Retirement Hotel, Fish Hoek are opening their doors to the community for a spectacular two-day art-andcraft exhibition this October. The public showcase celebrates the work of the hotel’s Creative Group, which originally launched in October 2024.

Gathering every Monday for two hours of laughter and storytelling, the group brings together enthusiastic residents aged between 60 and 95 years. Operating under their inspiring collective theme “I DO!” these creative seniors embrace a proud policy of never saying “I cannot.” Visitors can expect a highly diverse display of outstanding talent spanning ﬁne art, stone painting, needle embroidery, pencil drawing, and shell crafting. The exhibition will feature beautiful handmade jerseys, mittens, beanies and booties knitted specially for newborn babies. Those attending can also view unique cat blankets

HIGHLY DIVERSE PRODUCTS OF OUTSTANDING TALENT ON DISPLAY. crocheted regularly for a local Fish Hoek cattery, alongside an intricate, deeply personal autobiography compiled by the group’s resident scrapbooking expert. After months of admiring the beautiful weekly artwork produced during their sessions, the members decided to organise a public event to share their masterpieces. The exhibition highlights how local seniors use diﬀerent mediums and brilliant ideas to turn everyday materials into something entirely new and useful. The public exhibition will take place at The Avenue, located at 9 First Avenue, Fish Hoek. The doors will open on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October between 10:00 and 16:00 daily. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to attend, admire the local talent, and support the village’s vibrant creative spirit.

Stage-musical version of ‘The Bodyguard’ movie in March Showtime Management will bring The Bodyguard to South Africa for the ﬁrst time in March next year. Based on the iconic ﬁlm starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, the musical follows superstar Rachel Marron and her bodyguard, Frank Farmer, as they navigate danger, fame and an unexpected romance. The production features some of Houston’s biggest hits, including “I Will Always Love You”, “I wanna dance with somebody”, “Queen of the night”, “I have nothing”, “Run to you” and “So emotional”. The Bodyguard opens at Artscape on Friday 12 March, before moving to the Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg on Friday 23 April next year. The all-South African cast will be announced later this month. The production follows the recent staging of Pretty Woman: The Musical and the current return season of Mamma Mia!, continuing its

focus on major musicals featuring South African casts, crews and musicians. The original 1992 film was a major box-office success, while its Houston soundtrack became the best-selling soundtrack album in history, selling over 45 million copies worldwide. It also won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, while “I Have Nothing” and “Run to You” received Oscar nominations. Showtime Management’s Hazel Feldman said the company was excited to bring another major movie-based musical to South Africa and introduce local audiences to the stage adaptation. Early-bird specials offering 20% off are available for selected shows. The production is rated PG 12+ due to adult themes, language and content. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

PREVIEW WITH A PURPOSE

Art lovers and collectors can get an early look at the studios during a ticketed preview event on Friday. Proceeds from the preview will support Project Flamingo, which provides timeous, compassionate and holistic care to breast-cancer patients within the public health-care system. Tickets cost R150 per person and are available via Quicket. The opening function will take place at the iconic AP Jones department store on Fish Hoek Main Road (M4) at 09:30 on Friday, where guests will be treated to a bespoke installation and live performance. Guests will also receive a complimentary coffee voucher from Peak Café, a glass of Lubanzi Wines served at the artists’ studios and a wearable badge from Project Flamingo. Once the preview is over, the studios will open free of charge to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. GET CREATIVE

The weekend will oﬀer more than just an opportunity to view and buy art; visitors are invited to take part in a range of interactive activities. At Peak Café visitors can create their own mini-artwork on a Post-it note and add it to a live, growing exhibition of art for all and by all. Post-it notes and drawing materials are supplied by The Write Shoppe. Artists will also go head-to-head in the Lubanzi Eco Wine Bucket Challenge, creating their own eco-friendly wine containers. The creations will be displayed at the studio stops, with members of the public invited to vote for their favourite. Prizes are up for grabs for both the public and the winning concept. A full map featuring the route guide, studio locations and points of interest, as well as artist proﬁles and other information, is available at openstudios.org.za.

Majika returns to the iconic Cape Town City Hall For the ﬁrst time, Majika – Africa’s Greatest Illusionists, is taking over Cape Town City Hall, transforming the historic venue into a spectacular theatre for three performances between Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. Following sold-out performances last year, Majika returns bigger, bolder and packed with brand-new magic, bringing together some of Africa’s most exciting magical talent for a fastpaced theatrical spectacle. Leading the action is award-winning comedian and television personality Stuart Taylor, hosting an extraordinary company featuring illusionists Olwethu Dyantyi and Kgomotso Marite, trickster Mawonga Gayiya, daredevil Anja Steyn, manipulator Sinalo Mtwana and deceptionist Thomas Wege, joined by the

Majika Dancers. Audiences can expect spectacular large-scale illusions, astonishing close-up magic brought to life on the big stage and a death-defying tribute to Harry Houdini, featuring an upside-down straitjacket escape high above the stage. Created by the College of Magic, Majika puts African magical talent centre stage, combining world-class entertainment with a distinctly local energy. It is a spectacular live experience designed for the whole family, from young magic fans seeing their ﬁrst illusion to adults who think they’ve seen every trick in the book. The ﬁrst performance will be on Saturday at 15:00 and two shows on Sunday at noon and 15:30. Tickets available through Webtickets.

Sinalo Mtwana will be among the acts in the upcoming Majika. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Kgomotso Marite and Olwethu Dyantyi are ready to take patrons on an exciting journey.

Showtime Management will bring The Bodyguard to South Africa for the ﬁrst time in March next year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Cape Town’s Deep South is set to become a celebration of art, creativity and local talent when Open Studios Fish Hoek & Clovelly (OSFHC) returns from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October. The self-guided art trail will open the doors of more than 30 artists at 20 locations across Fish Hoek and Clovelly, offering the public a behindthe-scenes look at how local art is created. From painting and printmaking to ceramics, sculpture and mixed media, visitors will have the opportunity to explore artists’ working spaces and buy original artworks directly from the artists. Since its inaugural edition last year OSFHC has grown from 19 featured artists to more than 30 this year. This year’s trail also introduces two new shared studio hubs – Mothership Studios and Fish Hoek Studios – which house artists working across painting, sculpture, illustration and mixed media. Despite the event’s growth every participating artist is put forward by a dedicated selection committee, maintaining the curatorial standard that defines OSFHC. Among this year’s newcomers is bronze sculptor Chris Bladen, whose detailed sculptures of fish and birds are inspired by his love of fly-fishing and birdwatching. Oil painter Mandy Lake, whose ocean-inspired abstractions have been exhibited in galleries from George to Ballito, will also feature, along with photographer Angela Buckland, whose work has been exhibited at the Iziko National Gallery and Durban Art Gallery and published across three books. Illustrator Nicolene Louw, whose pen-and-ink work has been shown as far afield as Switzerland and Portugal, and multidisciplinary artist Jasper Wolfeman, whose paintings and sculptural floral arrangements have been exhibited across Cape Town, Barcelona and the United States of America (USA), will also join the trail.

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The Sasol Foundation, in partnership with Kagiso Trust, the Department of Basic Education, government and industry stakeholders, celebrated the achievements of the finalists at an evening attended by Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, senior government and education representatives, industry leaders, teachers and partners. The national final brought together 151 learners and 77 teachers from all nine provinces who reached this year’s final, celebrating their achievements after over 17 000 learners participated in qualifying rounds across the country. Two days prior, Grade 10 and 11 learners and teachers competed in 11 practical, industry-relevant disciplines, putting their technical knowledge, precision, creativity, problem-solving ability and practical application of skills to the test. “There should be no hierarchy of dignity between these pathways. A country needs doctors and engineers. But it also needs artisans, technicians, electricians, welders, fitters, machinists, mechanics, plumbers, builders and skilled operators. These skills are not secondtier careers. They are essential careers,” said Gwarube. Category winners were awarded cash vouchers, tools of the trade and online courses and one lucky winner, Simthandile Mkwanazi in the Construction category was awarded a R250 000 apprenticeship from Resolution Circle. The National Skills Competition provides a practical example of what this can look like: identifying technical talent at school level, giving young people opportunities to test themselves against real-world challenges, exposing them to industry and creating greater visibility around technical and vocational pathways. The competition is designed to demonstrate that technical and vocational education is not a fallback option, but a pathway into meaningful and rewarding careers. The 11 categories – spanning automotive technology, CAD, construction, digital systems,

electrical power systems, engineering graphics and design, electronics, fitting and machining, plumbing, woodworking, and welding and metalwork – reflect the breadth of technical capability required in a changing economy. Dr Mankodi Moitse, Chief Executive Officer of Kagiso Trust, said the competition demonstrated the value of creating opportunities for young people to discover their strengths and apply what they have learned. “Technical and vocational pathways are not alternatives to success. They are important pathways into it,” she said. “Technical excellence requires discipline, curiosity, the willingness to learn, to make mistakes, to try again and to keep improving. These are qualities that will serve young people well, wherever their careers take them.” She also highlighted the role of teachers in creating these opportunities. “Skills are transferred through people. The knowledge, patience and commitment of teachers, trainers and mentors help create opportunities for others.” Thabile Makgala, Executive Vice President: People, SHE Risk and Corporate Affairs at Sasol added: “Tonight we celebrate more than technical ability. We celebrate the confidence that comes from mastering a skill, the courage to compete, and young South Africans showing that excellence is found in practical achievement as well as academic. “The young people we have seen over the past two days could be tomorrow’s artisans, engineers and entrepreneurs. Our responsibility is to make sure the pathway is there for them when they leave school.” The competition also recognised the contribution of teachers, mentors, industry partners and sponsors who supported the finalists throughout the process. “Behind every successful learner is an educator who invested time, energy and belief,” said Makgala. “Their contribution extends far beyond the classroom. They are helping to shape the next generation of skilled South Africans.” The organisers also acknowledged the contribution of industry partners in providing venues, expertise, equipment, judging and opportunities for young people to engage with the world of work.

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SPURS PROGRESS TO THE NEXT ROUND

Shafwaad Christians of Silver Spurs’ attempt to score is thwarted by Lance Niewehuis of Rygersdal Football Club (Rondebosch) during SAFA Cape Town regional third division Nedbank cup play-off match played in Athlone on Saturday 3 October. Spurs won 4-2 to advance to the next round of the competition. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

RUGBY GOLD CUP TOP 16

Villager dumped out of Gold Cup AVRIL FILLIES

illager from Brookside will have to try again next year to win the coveted Gold Cup after they were eliminated in the Top 16 by Durbell in the Southern Bracket on Saturday 3 October.

Durbell progressed to the quarter-finals after a 32-27 victory and will fly the Western Province Rugby Union’s flag when they take on Roses United from Wellington, Boland’s representative in the contest. Villager were looking for their third trophy this year, after being crowned back-to-back Super League A champions and President’s Cup winners, but it was not to be. Despite the defeat three players,

Back-to-back Super League A champions and President’s Cup winners

Giuliano de Franchi, Thoubaan Gabriels and William Rose, celebrated 50 caps. It was always going to be an uphill battle for both teams and it was only going to be who wants it the most. Last year Hamiltons were in the same boat as Villager when the latter beat them in their quarter-ﬁnals in a Cape derby and Villager progressed to the ﬁnal where Naka Bulls were too strong and were crowned backto-back winners of the Gold Cup. Roses United, the reigning champions at the 2026 Thurlow Marsh Easter Festival, beat Bloemfontein Police 24-12. Roses are hoping to progress to the

final. The team is also competing in the Top 12 of Boland Rugby and was supposed to fulfill this commitment this coming Saturday 10 October, but the Gold Cup will get first priority. Last year Robertson Town was in the same situation and had to play on the Saturday in the Gold Cup and the Sunday in the Top 12, which disadvantaged the team. Depending on Roses United’s performances thus far, the Top 12 will be postponed until further notice. With SK-Walmers and Villager out of the picture in the Gold Cup, all Super League A teams will support Durbell to go all the way for WP. Roses United’s counterpart who fell short in the Gold Cup were Saldanha. Durbell will travel to Wellington on Saturday 10 October for their quarter-final, while College Rovers take on Gardens in Durban on the same day.

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Damian Joseph of Island Rovers Football Club (FC) in the Northerns league and Aqeel Jappie of Hanover Park FC tussle for the ball during a SAFA Cape Town Coke Cup semi-ﬁnal match played in Mitchells Plain on Sunday 4 October. Hanover Park, also know as “brasse van die Kaap”, beat the Islanders 4-1 to set up a cup ﬁnal with Saxon Rovers on 17 October at Athlone stadium. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS