People's Post| False Bay | E-Edition 16 September 2025

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y p Casey-Ann Kruger (14) hails from Fish Hoek and says she had no prior interest in acting and the dramatic arts at all

“At the time, I was into storytelling

The youth club offers monthly hangouts and optional weekly drama classes

more with writing and art My mother oined The Masque the same year we moved and my interest in performing lowly increased every year until I tarted acting this year ” Ivangely Joubert (12), Capri esident, says she also dabbles in hotography and cooking, apart from er love for acting

“I officially started acting when I was nine My first experience on stage was when I was at the South African hampionships of Performing Arts where I received four silver medals nd got into the World Championhips to represent South Africa After hat I got a few roles in TV shows played Natalie Dormer’s younger elf as young Edie in White Lies and Hope Harting in the Netflix series ” Charlie Mee (15) from Plumstead ays he has been learning how to roject his voice and to use articulaon for this upcoming role

“What I found challenging was rying to find the right voice for my haracter learning how he acts The ommunity definitely would benefit rom the theatre as most movies are irated, but you can’t pirate theatre!” The play’s director and Mowbray esident Melanie Horn shares her inpiration and history with the theatre

“My great passion has always been or the theatre I first discovered this when I was in Standard 2 and my teacher started a drama club I can remember her lessons clearly to this day I first became involved at The Masque when I was at high school, playing a small role on stage ”

Over the years she says she has volunteered in many capacities

“I’ve arranged the schedule for bar volunteers, I’ve done stock-taking, I’ve helped with marketing, admin and currently, I am heading up the Play Reading Programme I’ve been running drama classes through Spotlight Youth Theatre for many years, and last year I started teaching drama on a Monday afternoon at The Masque

“The bulk of my work hours are spent as the trainer the Western Cape Forum for Intellectual Disability, so it’s interesting straddling these two different worlds,” she says

She chose to adapt Alice in Wonderland because there are many interesting roles and small important messages throughout it

“Most of all, it allows the performers to have a lot of fun One of my favourite things has been seeing the intergenerational relationships happen

“Our youngest performers are eight years old and our oldest are 15 I think that the children benefit enormously because they get to grow in confidence and explore new ideas and form relationships outside of their school, so they aren’t stuck in one way of the world seeing them It allows them to express a different side of themselves,” she says Christine Kaye, head of community at the Masque, says: “Our schooling system doesn’t always cater for kids who aren’t sporty or academic, and the theatre is such a safe, creative space for those who lean more towards the arts,”

Down the Rabbit Hole is on 10 and 11 October at 19:30 with a matinee on 11 October at 14:30 Tickets cost R150 for adults and R120 for under 18s and pensioners (60+) Bookings can be made at Quicket

New hop on, hop off bus

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To boost tourists’ experience of the inner city, City Sightseeing Cape Town (the Red Bus) launched its new Urban Safaris tour which will enhance inner city travel and showcase the beauty of the Mother City in a whole new way

Capetonians and visitors will soon have the chance to hop aboard a leopard print-covered bus for a unique safari-style tour

The buses will travel from Long Street through the inner city and East City, offering a fresh perspective of Cape Town with a live guide

The tour includes trips to the Castle of Good Hope, District Six Museum, South African Natural History Museum, and Company’s Garden, among others

On Friday 12 September, members of the media and selected guests got a sneak peek as Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis unveiled the service

Claus Tworeck, City Sightseeing South Africa chief executive officer (CEO), said the service will be available early next month (October), in time for the tourism season

“Cape Town is made up of many layers, including art and culture and the people who live in the city and on the streets

“We want to peel back those layers and get visitors, both local and foreigners, to experience, taste, smell and see Cape Town You’re not going to see anything that you see on a normal tourist post card You will see things off the beaten track ”

Tworeck said they are ready to welcome visitors

“People can get off at any stop and the next tour bus will collect them again It will provide

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complete flexibility to the visitor to learn from the tour guide on the bus and then decide whether they want to get off the bus and explore and have fun ”

He added that the buses will depart from City Sightseeing Cape Town office based at 81 Long Street

Hill-Lewis expressed optimism about the latest offering He believes the new addition will help revitalise tourism in the inner city, an area he says has struggled to recover since the Covid-19 pandemic

He hopes the unique experience will attract more visitors and bring renewed energy to Cape Town’s urban centre

Hill-Lewis says safety in the inner city remains a priority as it is used by over a million people daily

“The work that we have done on safety in the inner-city benefits everyone and it’s much safer since we have deployed the 100 full-time law enforcement officers here We still have work to do, it’s not where we want it to be Since we have cleaned up a lot of homeless encampments in the inner city a lot of these camps have now moved to other areas And we are working on that ”

Hill-Lewis says the City is ready for a bumper tourism season

“I am confident that we will smash the 1,5 million visitors mark which will be a first for Cape Town That will be special for our city Our job numbers have gone from 90 000 to 110 000 people working in tourism in Cape Town ”

Calvyn Gilfellan, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Castle of Good Hope, explained the sig-

nificance of the launch at the Castle

“Launching it at the spot where the enslaved people were freed years ago is important in a process of inclusivity and recolinisation and making it an inclusive space for more people to engage with history and culture ”

From Saturday 13 September City Sightseeing also added stop number 25, the Hout Bay-Sentinel Precinct, as a new stop on its Mini-Peninsula Blue Tour Route

The Blue Route will feature two convenient stops in this dynamic area, inviting even more passengers to experience the stunning beauty and rich culture that Hout Bay has to offer

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Alocal ocean activist says the amount of microplastics and litter he sees on Kommetjie and Long beach is a concerning sight

People’s Post spoke with Wave One Hundred activist and Kommetjie resident Frankie Albright, who says this issue needs urgent addressing

He also shared several photos of the microplastics they’ve encountered during beach clean-ups at the two beaches over the past weeks

“I’m a 57-year-old TV producer that has been working in London but recently returned home to live in Kommetjie where I’ve been shocked to see the amount of plastic accumulating on our beaches In winter, the storms ground it down into minute microplastics that leaves a horrific trail along the waterline as the tide draws out each time,” he explains

After he started noticing endless amounts of litter over the months he realised a bigger initiative was needed than hosting local beach cleans

On Saturday 13 September, Albright started a collaboration with the Kommetjie Ratepayers Association He brought a human wave of one hundred people to Long Beach to tackle the problem with kitchen sieves

Ocean View community leader Vasco Vigis brought 50 cadets who lead with a marching band

Ocean Pledge Charity was on hand to encourage people to make pledges to reduce throwaway plastics

Albright says Imhoff resident George van der Schyff will be taking the plastics to CRDC (Centre for Regenerative Design and Collaboration) for recycling into building aggragates so that it will not end up being dumped into landfill Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning and environment Eddie Andrews says

THE RIVER HAS A LOT OF PLASTICS THROWN INTO IT IN THE UPPER REACHES WHERE IT IS CHANNELISED

the City is aware of this ongoing challenge surrounding litter and microplastics on beaches, said the “The City is aware of this ongoing challenge,

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Break-in’s and vandalism at the popular Muizenberg Beach huts remain an alarming scourge for the property’s managers

In the latest incident, all the cabin locks at the huts were removed when the facilities were struck again on Wednesday 10 September, said Beach Hut Trust (BHT) member Tony Maneveld

There have reportedly been over 30 break-ins at the huts with most incidents occurring last month

The huts are managed by the Beach Hut Trust (BHT), which was founded by Angela Gorman in 2020, and aims to restore and protect these City assets

“All the locks are missing now but there’s nothing to steal as the huts are empty Now it costs us money to repair and replace these locks If I have to make a case for every time they break into the cabins there’d be a folder that would scare everybody It’s a waste of time, all the other cases get thrown out The suspects probably grabbed and threw the locks as they ran away, ” he says

BHT found a cabin lock on Muizenberg Beach last week, Maneveld adds

“The cabins were probably vandalised with a screwdriver or a crowbar as you can see the damage to the locking system I get more break ins at Surfers Corner than I do down below the beach It’s tough because we work on donations and don’t get any funding, so now to repair two barrel locks will probably cost us R300 each, new locks R200 each and on top of that it’s the labour and paint,” he says

The City of Cape Town says the Recreation and Parks Department is aware of the recent incident

“While unfortunate, these occurrences at the beach huts have become more frequent, particularly during the quieter winter months After a complete refurbishment of the beach huts in November 2023, all doors were reinstated and the huts are now being used by the public as changing facilities Since the Save Our Beach Huts initiative took over stewardship of the project, the focus has been on preserving the integrity of the huts and ensuring they remain accessible and functional for beachgoers,” the City explains

The cabin doors weren’t damaged during the break-in’s, Maneveld says

“Currently, a team of four security staff patrol the area daily across the Muizenberg Pavilion, Muizenberg Beach, Surfers Corner and the huts themselves Every effort is made to prevent unauthorised use and further damage, however vandalism and theft remain a persistent challenge We appeal to the public to play an active role in protecting community facilities When residents value and take ownership of shared public spaces, it leads to a noticeable reduction in antisocial behaviour and criminal activity,” the City adds

The public are encouraged to report any incidents of vandalism or theft to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre by phoning 021 480 7700 from a cellphone or 107 from a landline Prompt reporting allows for faster intervention and supports efforts to maintain safe, welcoming public spaces for all

the Bokraamspruit enters the sea on Long Beach, Kommetjie This river unfortunately has a lot of litter including plastics thrown into it especially in the upper reaches where it is channelised As a result, especially when it has rained, large amounts of small plastic can be discharged and is evident on the beach area at Kommetjie where the river crosses the beach We ask residents and visitors to not litter as this has long-term negative effects on marine life,” says Andrews

Local surfers were also encouraged to join the clean up by Roddy Torr of Kommetjie Surf shop who has sponsored the event

“In recent years the environmental agenda has been fraught with anxiety for children who are constantly being shown photos of dying turtles, whereas this is a way to empower them by introducing them to an activity that will make an actual difference and educate them about what is happening to the plastics we so carelessly discard,” Albright said

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Agroup of young karate stars made their communities and sensei proud when they scooped silverware on the national stage

The athletes proved their mettle at the Kyokushin Budokan National Tournament held at DF Malan High School on Saturday 23 August

The young karate stars from the False Bay Karate Academy include Daniel Jordaan, Hannah Hendricks, Maddison van Rooy, Ethan Hendricks, Riley van Niekerk, Amber Visser, Ada Hendricks, Zara Carrolus and Jaden Francis, explains sensei Hilton Jordaan

According to Jordaan, on Saturday 13 September, the academy hosted a full-contact fundraising tournament in honour of his late father, William Jordaan, their founder and previous sensei

He says their fundraising goal is over R50 000 and they hope to compete at the World Championships in Japan next year

“Several of our young fighters reached the podium, showcasing the academy’s dedication to discipline and excellence These results reflect not only the talent of the students but also the legacy of sensei Jordaan’s teachings that continue to inspire The academy proudly hosts children from Khayelitsha, Langa, Mitchells Plain, Belhar and Potchefstroom, among other communities, many of whom face financial struggles but remain committed to their training,” he says

During the competition Francis achieved first place and was crowned as the national champion of his age category

Apart from his love for karate he says he enjoys playing basketball with his friends at school

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The Wynberg Boys Junior School learner also enjoys playing rugby for False Bay Rugby Club as well as paddling and swimming for Fish Hoek Nippers

“I discovered my passion for karate when I first started practising I also found the national championships to be a little challenging,” he tells People’s Post He trains at the dojo every Tuesday and makes sure he does his school work once they’ve completed practising Daniel, Jordaan’s son, came second at the

“I discovered my love for rugby when I was six years old and my father wanted me to learn how to defend myself What I love about karate is that it helps me to control my temper and know to block someone who tries to attack me I also enjoyed being part of the SA team at the national tournament,” he recalled

Hendricks (13) scooped first place on the day and says the national championships truly tested her abilities

“It was tough competing against the participants with higher belts who had more years of experience that I did but I feel very proud of my achievements there as I’ve been doing karate for a relatively short time What I love about karate is that it requires discipline and helps you protect the ones you love,” she says .For more information or to make a

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Noeg Hayward of VillagerRugby Football Club (RFC) ha passes to his teammate to score during a Western Provi nal match played at City Park on Saturday 13 Septembe ton RFC who narrowly beat Durbanville 35-34 in the cor

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Rugby enthusiasts were treated to a feast of rugby on Saturday 13 September at City Park when the semi-finals in the different Super Leagues were contested

Villager sent SK-Walmers packing by 44-31 in the first semi-final of Super League A and Hamiltons limped to a 35-34 victory over Durbell in the other match

However, all eyes were on the match between Primrose and Belhar in Super League B, which Primrose won by 46-34

In the other match, Franschhoek eventually progressed to Super League A after six attempts to gain promotion when they beat Kraaifontein 33-18

In Super League C, it was one-way traffic in the match between Young Peoples and Violets with the team from Paarl winning by 56-13, while All Saints were too strong for Gardens, winning their contest by 45-19

The finals and play-offs will be held on Saturday 20 September at City Park

All the losing semi-finalists will play against

each other and the team that finished 13th on the log In Super League A, it is Helderberg and in Super League B Hamediehs who will await the winner of SK-Walmers vs Durbell and the winner of Belhar vs Kraaifontein, respectively

With the results of the semis Franschhoek and Primrose are promoted to Super League A next year, All Saints and St Georges in Super League B and Hands & Heart and Kylemore in Super League C

The three teams at the bottom of Super League C - Eersterivier, Strand United and Caledonian Roses, drop to the Zonal Sections, which are Northerns, Southern and City Leagues

Rugby fans can be assured of another treat on Saturday and must come early for a good spot at City Park