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FISH HOEK MILE NOW A MAJOR PUBLIC EVENT Dawid Mocke of the Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club said the Fish Hoek Mile has grown from a traditional lifesaving club race into a major public event, with participation recently capped at 350 swimmers due to rising demand. Revived two years ago after a lengthy hiatus caused by shark concerns, the September event attracts thousands of spectators and is supported by extensive water-safety measures. Pictured is Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club members: Sarah Mocke, Caitlin Barnes, Nikki Mocke and Nicola Harcus. Read more on page 4. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
198 FAMILIES NEED HELP REBUILDING
Heights down after fire KEANAN HARMSE
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Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) officials officially completed their post-fire assessment in the informal settlement of Overcome Heights near Muizenberg, following the fire. According to DRMC spokesperson Charlotte Powell, the final figures reveal an increased toll compared to initial estimates. “The assessment confirmed that 67 informal structures and one formal dwelling were
destroyed, while another formal dwelling was partially damaged,” Powell stated. She added that a total of 198 people were affected by the disaster. Emergency response teams had worked rapidly on Monday to contain the flames and prevent casualties. No fatalities or injuries have been reported.
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ufasa’s name means king, but for more than 1 222 days he has waited quietly for his kingdom: a loving home of his own.
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PITBULL HAS WATCHED OVER A THOUSAND AFRICAN SUNSETS
Mufasa is looking for a home. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Scholarship application deadline looms The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is calling on eligible Grade 6 learners across South Africa to apply for its High School Scholarship Programme. The programme offers a longterm development journey for young people who demonstrate curiosity, leadership potential and a desire to create meaningful change in their communities. Successful recipients gain access to a structured curriculum designed to build confidence, unlock potential and cultivate an entrepre-
neurial mindset from an early age. To be considered for the Scholarship Programme, Grade 6 learners must demonstrate academic excellence, a genuine interest in entrepreneurship and financial need.
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CapeNature offer free entry at reserves
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This handsome three-year-old Pitbull has watched over a thousand African sunsets from TEARS Animal Rescue, dreaming of the day someone will finally choose him. At first, Mufasa can be a little shy. New people make him cautious, but once he trusts you, his true personality shines. He’ll greet you with enthusiastic kisses, a wagging tail, and a heart full of love. Gentle, affectionate, and eager to please, Mufasa thrives in calm environments where he can build strong bonds with his humans. He loves
scenic walks, splashing in water, cuddles, scratches, and the occasional burst of joyful zoomies. He has luxating patellas and recently underwent surgery on both back legs after suffering cruciate ligament injuries. Thanks to the kindness of a volunteer who raised funds for his operations, he is now recovering in a foster home. But foster care is only temporary, and TEARS would love for him to go straight to his forever home. After spending so much of his life waiting in kennels, Mufasa deserves a family, a soft bed, and a place to belong. All he needs is someone to believe in him. Give Mufasa a chance, and he’ll give you his whole heart forever. Visit www.tears.org.za for details.
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Western Cape residents are being encouraged to explore the province’s natural heritage during CapeNature’s 12th annual Access Week, when general day-visitor fees will be waived from Saturday 19 to Friday 25 September. FREE ACCESS
Held under the theme “Nature is for Everyone”, CapeNature’s annual campaign will offer free walk-in entry to participating reserves for day visitors. The waiver covers general day-visitor fees for activities including hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching and picnics, the provincial government said.
Free access will be available to walk-in day visitors at participating reserves across the province.
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PARTICIPATING RESERVES BY REGION
West Coast: Groot Winterhoek, Bird Island and Rocherpan; Central: Kogelberg, Hottentots Holland, Jonkershoek, Assegaaibosch, Limietberg and Stony Point; South: Walker Bay, De Mond, De Hoop, Marloth, Grootvadersbosch, Geelkrans and Vrolijkheid; Garden Route: Robberg, Keurbooms River, Goukamma and Outeniqua; Karoo: Swartberg, Gamkaberg and Anysberg.
BUILDING ON LAST YEAR’S CAMPAIGN
According to government, this year’s initiative builds on the track record established during the 11th Access Week last year, when 9 543 visitors enjoyed free entry. During last year’s campaign, CapeNature also hosted 16 facilitated community programmes across 13 Western Cape areas, including Lavender Hill, Mamre, Chatsworth, Lamberts Bay and Oudtshoorn. The programmes introduced youth groups, schools and special needs groups to protected natural spaces. BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO
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“CapeNature’s Access Week plays a vital role in breaking down financial barriers and ensuring that our protected natural areas are inclusive and welcoming to all. When residents experience our mountains, coastlines and fynbos firsthand, they develop a sense of ownership and become active custodians of our environment. We encourage families and communities across the province to make the most of this week and explore the natural spaces right on their doorstep,” said Dave Bryant, provincial spokesperson on Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning.
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“Imagine not being a South African.” “No DNA, just RSA.” These are some of the phrases making the rounds on social media. While they may seem like simple slogans, they capture something much deeper: a sense of pride in being South African. I am proud to be South African. I am proud of our culture, our people and our rich heritage. I am proud of our languages, our cultural history and the diversity that makes this country so unique. From the different traditions practised across our communities to the food, music, art and stories passed down from one generation to the next, there is so much that makes South Africa worth celebrating. Being a South African is not
about belonging to one culture or speaking one language. It is about being part of a country made up of many identities, histories and experiences. Our diversity can sometimes be a source of division, but it can also be one of our greatest strengths when we choose to appreciate and learn from one another. What makes me particularly proud is our ability to find humour even during difficult times. South Africans have faced poverty, inequality, crime, unemployment and many other challenges, yet somehow, we continue to laugh, celebrate and come together. That spirit is perhaps best captured by the concept of Ubuntu – the belief that our humanity is connected to that of others. Ubuntu reminds us that we are not individuals living in isolation. We are part of families, communities and a nation. When one person succeeds, it can inspire others. When one community is strug-
gling, others should be willing to lend a helping hand. As we prepare to celebrate Heritage Day (Thursday 24 September), we should remember that our heritage is not simply something to wear proudly for one day of the year. It is something we should acknowledge, protect and pass on every day. Heritage Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate where we come from, but it should also encourage us to think about where we are going. We cannot truly celebrate our heritage while ignoring the challenges faced by many. Pride in our country should mean more than posting a flag or wearing traditional clothing. It should mean caring about our communities, respecting our different cultures and languages, supporting local talent and standing together when others are in need. There is no doubt that we have our problems. But there is also so much to love. From our vibrant
Celebrating our diverse cultures, rich heritage, languages and the spirit of Ubuntu as Heritage Day approaches. PHOTO: PEXELS
communities and beautiful landscapes to our music, food, languages, humour and resilience, there is something special about being South African. So, as Heritage Day approaches, I will proudly say it: I am South African. And I am proud of it. “No DNA, just RSA.”
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Local art shown at mall T
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he recently launched Artwaves exhibition at Longbeach Mall hopes to shed light on the unique paintings of local artists and provide them with a platform to showcase their artworks. The exhibition features 35 diverse artists spanning multiple creative disciplines. Boasting a massive collection of over 300 original art pieces, the event serves as a true reflection of the Western Cape’s rich cultural fabric. Visitors and art lovers can explore the creative displays running daily at the shopping complex until Friday 25 September, and support local talent ahead of the festive season. Young an old are encouraged to attend free art workshops which will run throughout Heritage month. At the unveiling, event host and founder Irene Oxley welcomed over 50 community guests. This exhibition showcased the artworks of 35 painters who may have struggled to host their exhibitions as some galleries can be very selective and charge huge fees when it comes to offering artists a platform, according to Oxley. She also serves as the president of the South African Society of Artists and often hosts festive workshops that teach residents how to transform recycled items into Christmas decorations. The opening night drew a crowd of local art lovers and regional ward councillors, who gathered to celebrate the creative spirit of the South Peninsula. Highlighting the evening’s festivities, lucky ticket holder Timothy Kamanga walked away with a highly sought-after Gavin Thomson print. The event also shed light on social development, giving a platform to aspiring young artists under the wing of Oxley’s Briar Foundation. The organisation equips vulnerable local youngsters with essential financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills, helping them achieve
A total of 198 families from Overcome Heights reportedly lost their homes during the blaze. FROM PAGE 1
South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and Gift of the Givers are assisting with humanitarian relief efforts at this time, the DRMC added. Ward 45 councillor Mandy Marr said Living Hope (LH), Gift of the givers, Where Rainbows Meet and United in Crisis are assisting the fire victims. “We are handing out food parcels, blankets, hygiene packs and baby packs. Sassa must get the mattresses. A lot of residents have brought clothes to me,” she said. Candice Thomas, LH spokesperson, told People’s Post they have provided hygiene packs and baby packs to the fire victims. “Our cooking mamas are making food for those affected. We also have been helping the over 31 people affected by an Ocean View fire,” she said. Living Hope is a community-based non-profit organisation (NPO) serving vulnerable communities across Cape Town through programmes focused on health care, social development, disaster response, and community upliftment. Through its Community Response Team, the NPO provides emergency assistance and ongoing support to individuals and families affected by disasters and crises, Thomas added. “Living Hope has been on site at both the Trevor Siljeur fire and Vuyo Road fire incidents in Overcome Heights delivering food parcels and hygiene packs to affected families,” she said. As the NPO continues its response efforts, it is appealing to the public for donations of: men’s clothing, general clothing for adults and children, blankets, linen, towels and basic household items. Donations can be dropped off at Living Hope Capri Branch located at 7 Kommetjie Main Road, opposite the Food Zone in Capri Village. For more information or to support Living Hope's Disaster Response efforts, please email office@livinghope.co.za
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35 DIVERSE ARTISTS SPANNING MULTIPLE CREATIVE DISCIPLINES EXHIBITING THEIR WORK measurable personal growth over the past year. By integrating business training with creative expression, the foundation gave these rising talents a unique opportunity to present their pieces alongside seasoned professionals, gaining invaluable exposure in the formal regional market. For more information phone Oxley at 082 303 6798.
Artist Timothy Kumanga with his artwork he created with a coloured pencil.
Artist Claire Konemann’s acrylic artwork dubbed, Bird.
Photographer, Aluta Ndeube with his photos he presented at the exhibition.
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Young Eva caps off great season E
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leven-year-old Fish Hoek running sensation Eva Hanekom has capped a phenomenal season off by placing 29th out of 151 elite athletes in the u-12 girls division at the SA Cross-Country Club Championships held in Pretoria on Monday 7 September. Making her national debut at high altitude against the absolute finest young long-distance runners from across South Africa, the young athlete handled the immense pressure with maturity, according to her proud father, André Hanekom. He said the family, bursting with pride over Eva’s latest milestone achievement, were travelling home
SHE PLAYS FIRST-TEAM HOCKEY, RIDES MOUNTAIN BIKES AND SWIMS to Fish Hoek with hearts full and memories that are unforgettable. The national event served as the culmination of a dominant season for the Fish Hoek Primary School learner. Eva successfully secured the u-12 Girls Club league title earlier this year by remarkably winning all seven consecutive races in the WP Athletics Cross-Country Club League. Athletic excellence runs deep in her blood, following in the historic local footsteps of her great-aunt who excelled as a Western Province middle-distance runner. Eva’s impressive athletic versatility spans far beyond cross-country
running; she also plays first-team hockey, rides mountain bikes and does competitive swimming. Her demanding weekly routine relies on a rigorous balance of early morning squad sessions, club time-trials, and cross-country training runs extending from her school corridors down to the beach. Following their brilliant athletic family member’s national success the Hanekoms expressed their gratitude to all who supported her unstintingly on this extraordinary journey — her dedicated coaches, teachers, teammates and the Southern Peninsula community.
Free clinic brings hope NAMHLA MONAKALI A Rondebosch doctor runs a free monthly clinic for patients who cannot afford private healthcare. Dr Hannah Rose Abrahams-Crocker (29) opened her practice at 5 Duke Road, Rondebosch, in February last year after completing her community service in October 2024. “Because of what is happening in the job market in South Africa, I came out of community service at the end of 2024 in October, and in as much as I didn’t like the idea of working for someone else, I decided to open my own practice,” she said. How it started The Open Door Clinic started on Mandela Day in July last year. Abrahams-Crocker saw colleagues posting their community initiatives online. However, her practice was still new and she could not afford to give back financially. “Last year, Mandela Day, people were posting what they were doing. I didn’t have the funds to give back as it was still early stages of the business,” she said. “I decided to do something, not monetary [but] give my time and my advice. Many appreciated it.” Since then, the clinic has run every month. Furthermore, demand has grown over the past 14 months. PATIENT NUMBERS
Abrahams-Crocker sees between 10 and 15 patients per clinic day. This depends on how complex the cases are. “The demand has grown since we started and they have pushed quite hard,” she said. Each patient receives a free 20-minute consultation. This covers history, examination, diagnosis and referral. There is no charge. However, patients may contribute towards their consultation if they wish. Procedures and diagnostic tests are billed at cost price. Some patients want to contribute, and that is where the pay-what-youcan model comes in. Abrahams-Crocker said she goes into each clinic day knowing it is a day without income. Nevertheless, her patients’ contributions make it worthwhile. COMMON HEALTH CONCERNS
Eva Hanekom in action at the Athletics South Africa Club National Championship in Pretoria.
Eva Hanekom wearing her sporting gear for the Athletics South Africa Club National Championship in Pretoria. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
The Fish Hoek Mile has made a roaring comeback KEANAN HARMSE KEANAN.HARMSE@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
The historic annual Fish Hoek Mile made a roaring comeback when it returned to the South Peninsula coast on Saturday 12 September. Dawid Mocke, Vice Chair of the Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club (FHSLC), shared the deep history and vital purpose behind this event. Previously, over 200 swimmers braved Fish Hoek’s icy waters for their annual Fish Hoek Mile Swim to help shelters and emergency services in the Southern Peninsula. Having been with the club since he was an 11-year-old “nipper”, Mocke witnessed the race evolve from an exclusive, traditional inter-lifesaving club competition—where athletes raced fiercely in their club colours— into a massive public phenomenon. By the early 2000s, after opening
to the general public in the 1990s, participation peaked at over 500 swimmers. However, the event faced a lengthy hiatus during False Bay’s “shark era”, which forced the suspension of long-distance swims along the coast. “Two years ago we decided it was safe to host again,” Mocke noted. Along with the revival came a seasonal shift: traditionally held in December, the race found a new home in mid-September. The community’s response to the revival was overwhelming. Interest doubled year-on-year, which ultimately forced organisers to cap entries at 350 swimmers to ensure total water safety and smooth logistics. Club water safety units deployed numerous support craft along the route to monitor the field intensely. This strict management strategy allowed the open-water athletes to
focus entirely on their performance, navigating the challenging False Bay currents without fear while thousands of cheering local spectators lined the beachfront to celebrate the return of the iconic athletic showcase. Beyond the competitive thrill, the Fish Hoek Mile served a critical purpose as FHSLC’s primary annual fundraising event. The generated funds directly maintain the club’s ageing beachfront infrastructure and essential emergency lifesaving facilities. From October through to Easter, a dedicated crew of juniors, young adults, and veteran master lifesavers volunteered approximately 350 hours on the beach. These critical patrols ran through every weekend and public holiday, averaging five real-life rescues, up to 60 critical assists, and over 400 first-aid treatments each season.
Women’s health, skincare and mental health are among the most common concerns patients present with. Gynaecological issues and sports injuries are also frequent. Resource constraints at government clinics drive many patients to seek private care, she said. Running the clinic is not without difficulties. Administration takes up most of her time, and news of the clinic has spread quickly bringing more demand than she can always meet. Furthermore, she can only diagnose. Getting patients into the government
Dr Hannah Rose Abrahams-Crocker (29), a general practitioner at 5 Duke Road, Rondebosch, founded the Open Door Clinic on Mandela Day in July 2025. The initiative offers free monthly consultations to patients who cannot afford private healthcare.
health system for further treatment remains a hurdle. “Not getting patients in the government system is another challenge, because there is only so much that I can do,” she said. “I can diagnose, but I need patients to get into the government system.” Managing patient expectations is also difficult, she said. There is only so much she can offer in a single consultation. GIVING BACK
Abrahams-Crocker was supported through her medical studies by the Harry and Doris Crossley Foundation and the Raymond Ackerman Foundation. “I was in med school and I finished because I was helped by people who took a chance on me,” she said. “This is my way of having my connection to people and to give back, to accessible healthcare, helping in the same way I was helped.” Community support The clinic depends on the practice staying financially healthy to keep running. “The more patients we see on a regular basis, the more we will be able to help,” she said. She has also set up crowdfunding support for patients who need treatment but cannot afford it. She asks for donations from the community. Patients who need a new general practitioner can support the initiative by booking regular consultations at the practice. The initiative has grown beyond a solo effort. Abrahams-Crocker now works alongside other healthcare professionals who have joined the clinic. She hopes the team keeps growing. Healthcare professionals can contact her at drhrac@icloud.com.
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The practitioners at 5 Duke Road, Rondebosch, who all support the Open Door Clinic initiative. From left: Tomasz Rosenwerth, physiotherapist at Rosenwerth Physiotherapy; Dr Hannah Rose Abrahams-Crocker, general practitioner; Norma, front of house; Dr Zelda Mulungwa, dentist at Lumivera Aesthetics and Smile Studio; and Kate Anderson, clinical psychologist at Kate Anderson Psychology. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
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Disabled artists on a global stage
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ape Town-based Unmute Dance Theatre is taking South African inclusive dance to the international stage when it joins the prestigious WOMAD Cape Town 2026 programme this month.
The company will perform a dance piece, United 4 Humanity Peace Concert at Artscape Theatre on Saturday 19 September at 20:00, along with an exceptional line-up of South African and international artists. The new collaborative choreographic work is inspired by the enduring legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and forms part of this year’s WOMAD commemoration of Archbishop Tutu and his lifelong commitment to peace, equality, justice and human dignity. For Unmute, the invitation represents more than an opportunity to perform at an iconic international festival. It is a significant moment for inclusive contemporary dance and for placing disabled artists and their creative voices firmly within the global cultural conversation. The company will premiere a 12-minute choreographic work, directed and choreographed by Sasha Fourie, with performances by Director of Unmute Dance Theatre Nadine McKenzie, Andile Vellem and Fourie. The work is being created in collaboration with Dyskinetic, a United Kingdom (UK) based disabled-led arts collective supported by the UK High Commission, whose original music, rooted in cutting-edge technology and creative expression that challenge ableism, amplify disabled voices and reimagine accessibility as a source of power will form the soundscape for the performance. Rather than attempt to recreate or dramatise Tutu’s life Unmute’s work takes a more considered approach, exploring the ideas, values and moral questions that shaped his public legacy. At its heart the choreography considers what it means to possess a moral compass as a nation, to stand firmly against inequality while
PLACING DISABLED ARTISTS’ VOICES FIRMLY WITHIN THE GLOBAL CULTURAL CONVERSATION retaining compassion and to become a symbol of freedom without losing sight of humanity. “Archbishop Tutu’s legacy is not simply a story from our past,” said Mckenzie. “It continues to ask us difficult questions about how we live with one another, how we respond to injustice and what it means to choose compassion. Through movement we are interested in exploring those questions rather than recreating a person. The work allows the audience to encounter these ideas through the bodies, experiences and perspectives of our performers.” The collaboration with Dyskinectic adds another important dimension to the project. Two inclusive artistic organisations, operating from South Africa and the UK, are bringing their respective creative practices together to create a work that demonstrates how disability, inclusion and artistic excellence can transcend borders. For Unmute, a company that produces works that consistently challenge conventional perceptions of disability and who belongs on the stage, the collaboration reinforces the company’s belief that inclusive art is not a specialist category, but part of the cultural mainstream. “Being invited onto a platform such as WOMAD gives us an opportunity to show audiences that artists with disabilities are not simply participants in the arts,” said Mckenzie. “We are creators, choreographers, performers and storytellers with an important contribution to make.” The performance will form part of a powerful evening celebrating Archbishop Tutu’s legacy of hope, reconciliation and unity, presented in
A feast of baroque for fundis The 2026 Cape Town Baroque Festival runs from Saturday 19 to Sunday 27 September, featuring concerts, masterclasses and a study day on historical instruments across four Cape Town venues. Presented by the Cape Town Baroque Orchestra (CTBO), the festival spans repertoire from the Middle Ages through the early Classical era, performed on period instruments or copies thereof. The CTBO is described as the only ensemble in South Africa currently presenting all its annual orchestral concerts on instruments appropriate to the Baroque era. The festival opens with a Baroque Woodwind Study Day on Saturday 19 September, from 09:00 to 14:00 at the Imbewu Music Centre, Westerford High School, Rondebosch. The programme includes lectures, masterclasses and student-ensemble performances covering baroque flute, recorder, oboe, traverso and chalumeau. Presenters include Anna Stoddard, Ingo Müller, Marion Treupel-Franck, Bridget Rennie-Salonen and David Cyster. Advanced recorder masterclasses with visiting artist Erik Bosgraaf follow on Thursday 24 September, from 10:00 to 13:00 at St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, De Waterkant. Bosgraaf is noted in festival material as the recently appointed Artistic Director of The London International Festival of Early Music. The masterclass ticket includes admission to the Woodwind Study Day on 19 September. On Sunday 20 September, at 15:00, the ensemble Here Be Dragons presents Motet and Madrigal at St Andrew’s. The programme offers instrumental reimaginings of vocal repertoire from the Trecento to JS Bach, with original texts projected. A panel discussion led by Anna Stoddard follows at 16:10. Here Be Dragons comprises Joshua Frank (recorders), Annien Shaw and Odile Burden (violin and viola), Jan-Hendrik Harley (plucked strings, Artistic Director), Mariechen Meyer (double bass) and John Pringle (percussion). The festival’s centrepiece concert, The Road to the Symphony, takes place on Saturday 26 September at 11:00 at the Baxter Concert Hall. The CTBO explores early classical symphonies by CPE Bach, Joseph Haydn and a young Mozart, alongside a Telemann concerto for recorder and traverso from around 1740.
The 2026 Cape Town Baroque Festival runs from Saturday 19 to Sunday 27 September. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Bosgraaf conducts and appears as recorder soloist, with Marion Treupel-Franck as traverso soloist. The concert is presented in collaboration with the Cape Town Concert Series. The festival closes on Sunday 27 September with two concerts at the Sufi Temple, Newlands. At 16:00, Lente Louw (mezzo-soprano) and Rosamund Roth (viola da gamba), members of the Lutesong Consort, present Consort of Two, exploring repertoire for voice and viola da gamba from the 16th and 17th centuries, including works by Caccini, Dowland, Monteverdi, Hume and Purcell. At 18:30, the Adamastor Consort presents Meditatio Sonorum, a contemplative programme tracing soundscapes from the Middle Ages to the Baroque for nyckelharpa, viola da gamba and baroque violin. Performers are Emile de Roubaix, Rosamund Roth and Ralitza Macheva. Individual concert tickets range from R100 to R280, with pensioner and student concessions available. A limited festival pass offers access to all concerts except the Woodwind Study Day, at R850, R750 for pensioners and R300 for students. Bookings are at Quicket and Webtickets, with a complimentary glass of wine after each concert. Enquiries: info@ctbaroque.co.za.
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For Unmute the invitation represents more than an opportunity to perform at an iconic international festival. It is a significant moment for inclusive contemporary dance and for placing disabled artists and their creative voices firmly within the global cultural conversation. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
partnership with the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation. Unmute will share the stage with artists from South Africa and across the world, including international performers from the UK, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Estonia, Austria and New Zealand. For Cape Town, the presence of Unmute within the WOMAD programme also highlights the city’s growing role as a meeting point for international cultural exchange. The festival creates a platform where local artistic voices can engage directly with global creative practices, while audiences are given an opportunity to experience South African stories through diverse
artistic forms. Unmute’s participation is particularly significant in a year in which WOMAD places heritage, humanity, cultural exchange and inclusion at the centre of its programme. The company hopes that the collaboration will extend beyond a single performance, opening further opportunities for international partnerships, touring and creative exchange between inclusive artists and organisations. For information, check the Thrive website on www.unmutedancetheatre.co.za or email info@ unmutedancetheatre.co.za telephone +27 21 410 9872.
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Come raise your voices and celebrate unity Capetonians from all walks of life across the city are encouraged to attend and add their unique voices to this year’s ubuntu-inspired celebration of World Singing Day on Saturday 17 October. Organisers are looking for 1 400 voices to come together for a special event, joining choirs and musicians in a powerful celebration of community and unity. This massed singing experience will feature guest appearances by homegrown songstress Vicky Sampson and Khayelitsha-based singer-songwriter Mohau Moahloli. The theme of this year’s Cape Town event is particularly resonant in a country as diverse as South Africa. The event celebrates what unites South Africans rather than what divides them, bringing people of different ages, cultures, faiths, musical backgrounds and communities into one shared experience. It is an expression of ubuntu: the understanding that our humanity is strengthened through our connection with one another. For one evening individual voices become one collective voice. Cape Town will join communities around the world in the 15th annual World Singing Day, at 18:30. This global celebration brings people together through the simple but extraordinary act of singing together. World Singing Day takes place annually, on the third Saturday of October. The international movement connects
communities around the world through singing, with the central message “Sing together. Unite the world.” Hosted by The Heartsong Collective, a Cape Town-based non-profit community choir, and award-winning public benefit organisation (PBO) Uthando South Africa, World Singing Day 2026 Cape Town will transform the Groote Kerk in Adderley Street into an extraordinary audience choir experience, bringing together countless diverse voices in a celebration of South Africa’s diversity, resilience, hope and shared humanity. Cape Town’s participation places South Africa within a global day of simultaneous musical connection, from communities and schools to public spaces and large-scale gatherings around the world. A portion of ticket proceeds will support: Red Cross Memorial Children’s Trust SA Children’s Home In addition, five choirs will receive sponsored participation, opening the experience to singers who might otherwise not have the opportunity to take part. Tickets cost between R50 and R200 per person. Visit www.quicket.co.za/events/378164world-singing-day-one-day. For Block Bookings email: lynne@theheartsongcollective.co.za
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Khayelitsha-based singer-songwriter Mohau Moahloli. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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EPIC BATTLE AT CITY PARK
Karabo Sebona of Rangers Rugby Football Club (RFC) from Surrey Estate evades an attempted ankle tap by Keanu Krige of Kylmore RFC of Simonsberg during the Western Province Rugby Union (WPRU) Super C semi- final knock out match played at City Park, Athlone, on Saturday 12 September. Kylemore kept their composure during the epic battle to win the encounter 30-27. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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occer legends from across the Western Cape showed they can still teach the young ones how it is done at the Walking Community Fun Day on Sunday 13 September in Belgravia. The event, a fundraiser to assist soccer legend Farouk Abraham with his cancer treatment, was organised in collaboration with Farouk Abrahams Goalkeeper Academy, Football Kings, I Surve Philanthropies and Walking Football Cape Town, amongst others. A total of 16 soccer teams participated in the five-aside event and represented families, businesses, ex-clubs and community organisations. The teams were Santos, Hellenic,
Food stalls sold koesisters, lamb akhni and boerewors rolls Battswood, Cape Town Spurs, Glendene, Wynberg St. Johns, Walking for health, Gladiators, Simply the Best, Davids Family, Adams Family, Walking Football Cape Town Elders, Hammertime, Kuils River, Play sport 4 Life, Astro Paints, Schaapkraal Warriors, Federation Legends, Duncan Crowie Legends and All Star Legends. Food stalls sold koesisters, lamb akhni and boerewors rolls among others. For the kids a tuckshop catered to all their needs as well as fun and games, under supervision, to keep them occupied. The Fun Day was really a family day in the true sense of the word as families came out to spend the day
with soccer legends. The legends who were well-known in their playing days included Duncan Crowie, Nazeem Isaacs, Michael Smith, Cassiem Mohamed and Nooroedien September. In the main match Duncan Crowie Legends took on the Walking Football Cape Town Legends in a five-a-side exhibition match and lost 4-1. Isaacs says they were all glad it was only a fun day and not a regular match of 90 plus minutes as the legs and the lungs were not what they used to be in their heydays. Abrahams says he appreciates his soccer rivals and team mates from yesteryear assisting in raising funds to help with his medical bills and cancer treatment.
Farouk Abrahams (middle) with some of the legends who attended the Walking Community Family Fun Day on Sunday in Belgravia. They are from left: Cassiem Mohamed, Alfonso Braaf, Shahied Adams, Rudi Abrahams, Gibby Selagerdien and Nooroedien September. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Duncan Crowie and Michael Smith with their certificates after competing in the exhibition match. Crowie’s team were beaten 4-1. PHOTO: SUPPLIED