People's Post False Bay E-edition 17 March 2026

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

City’s ‘robustrecycling’

The City of Cape Town has invested R434 million into theexpansion of theCoastal Park Material Recovery Facilitywhich wasofficially launched in Muizenberg by Cape Town MayorGeordin Hill-Lewison Tuesdaylastweek 10 March.

This state-of-the-art facility aims to divert recyclable materialsfrom landfills by reselling thesebackto manufacturerstoproduce newproducts andboostjob creation

Thefacilityhandles thedisposalof generalwaste that cannotbere-used or recycled.Italsohas an on site drop-off facility forrecyclables

Thefacilitycurrently processes 25 tons of recyclablesdaily andwill eventually expand to handle 65 tons perday at full capacity,significantly increasing wastediversion from landfills

ADVANCEDPROCESSINGCAPABILITIES

Thenew spaceisdesignedtoreceive recyclablescollected throughthe City’s door-to-door recyclingprogramme andprocess mixedmaterials includingplastics, paper, cardboard, glassand metals. Thesematerials areseparated and prepared forresaletomanufacturing industries wheretheybecomenew products yo tp pa recyclingprogrammes.

Allroads lead to carnival

KAYLYNNEBANTOM

Excitementismountingfor oneofthe biggest street events on Cape Town’s eventcalendartakingplace on Saturday21March.

Colour,music andmovementwilltakeover theGreen PointFan Walk when over 1000 performersand 10 stunning floats parade through the16thCapeTownCarnival.

With just afew days to go,carnivalorganisers sayits allsystems go to bringspectatorsan unforgettableevent

JayDouwes, Cape Town Carnival chiefexecutive officer, says theday promises to be funfilled andsuitablefor theentirefamily.

“The carnival hassomething foreveryone. It is somethingthatbringspeopletogether. We have dancersfromacrossthe WesternCapetaking part.Wedecided to move theevent to abit later in themonth becausewewould like ourMuslim supporterstojoinusaswell.”

Douwes says that there’ll be pre-entertainment andfoodvendors to keep carnival watchershappy from 15:00to18:00.

Theinaugural 1kmFun Runstartsat16:30 with threeraces –and have some prizes on offer

“The Carnival opensat18:00 when the pre-parade starts,featuring crowdfavourites like theHarleyDavidsons andthe Fire Fightersand LawEnforcement Officers showingoff theirmoves.After themainparadeiscomplete,

there’ll be theafter partytoenjoy untilmidnightfeaturing carnival supporter YoungstaCPT andother greatDJs.”

This year,the eventwillfeature 10 “Champions” drawnfromthe city’s creative community Whilethese championswon’t appear on the floats themselves,their artistry andstories have shaped thelook,energyand spirit of thepod spectators will see.

Amongthe 10 chosen championsisartist andperformer Terry Fortune, whopromisesa

COLOUR,MUSIC AND MOVEMENT WILL TAKE OVER THE GREEN POINT FANWALK

dazzlingdisplay of theatrical magicunder the themeFollowYourHeART Fortunesayshefeelshonouredtoformpart of this year’s carnival.“Iwas thrilledwhen they askedmetobepartofthe carnival.Tobe part of somethinglikethe floats is something different.”

Fortunesaysthe eventaimstoupliftcommunities andoffer amomentofjoy during challengingtimes

“Weare living in uncertaintimes,and the intentionofthe carnival is to create joy, bring back memories andcreatedelight.”

Fortunesaysbeyondthe spectacleand celebration, thecarnivalalsocreates opportunities foremploymentand tourismwhile promoting theimportanceofthe arts.“Thecarnivalcreates jobopportunitiesand opportunitiesfor people to gain experience.The carnival is importantto celebratethe relevanceofCapeTownand how it canboosttourism.Itisimportant that we use everyopportunitytomakethe public awarethat theartsisstill alive.”

Novusmedia,which publishes People’s Post, is aproud printmedia sponsorofthe event.

LocalisLekkeratTableMountainCableway

With theschool holidays on thecards,the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company(TMACC) invitesSouth Africans to take advantageofits popularLocal is Lekkerspecial,currently available untilThursday30April

Thepromotion offersSouth Africans discounted return ticketsatR250per adultand R100 perchild,makingone of thecity’smosticonic outingsfar more accessiblefor families over the Easter break.

Thespecial is availableonlineonly(SA ID required), andtickets must be purchasedahead of thevisit,assame–dayonlinesales arenot permitted.

With theEasterlongweekendand school holidaysfastapproaching, TMACCsaysthe offer is expected to give localtourism awelcome boost whileallowingmoreresidents to enjoyone of theNew7Wonders of Nature withoutstretching theholiday budget

Adding to theseasonalfun,TMACC is again hostingits belovedEasterEgg Hunt,thisyear with adigital twist.

LaunchingonFriday20March,the interactive experience takesplace entirely throughthe official TableMountainAerialCablewayapp, whereparticipantscan followclues andcom-

pletechallenges fora chance to wina chocolate-filledhamperand aCablewayexperience.

Theapp,available on both theAppleApp Storeand Google Play,offersseveral helpful toolstoensurea smoothand enjoyablevisit

Guests cancheck theoperational status of the Cableway,viewqueue timesand monitorreal–time summitweather conditions

Theplatformalsoincludesplanning features designed to help visitors avoidpeakperiods and navigate themountain’sfamouslyunpredictable weather.

With affordableticketprices, afun digitalEasteractivity, andsmart planning toolsathand, this holidayseasonofferslocalsthe perfect chance to rediscover TableMountain.

“School holidays provideanopportunityfor families to exploreCapeTowntogether, and making theCablewaymoreaffordableensures that more locals canshare in theexperience,” says TMACCmanagingdirectorWahidaParker.

“Weare pleasedtooffer valuethatencourages people to reconnect with TableMountain.”

TableMountain Aerial Cableway Companyhas extendedits popular LocalisLekkerspecial until Thursday30April. PHOTO:KAYLYNNE BANTOM

andsolving some of theproblems ourselves.

On theprecipice of theVietnam war, famous folk singer BobDylan once sung:“Well youbetterstart swimming or you’ll sink like a stonecause thetimes they are-achangin”

Thesetimelesswords seem so prescientand ominousinthe uncertaintimes we find ourselvestoday, in thewakeofthe bloodywar in theMiddle-East,inflation, the Ukraineinvasion, Trump’spresidency andArtificial Intelligence (AI) modifyingand “streamlining” theway we work.Sadly,the skills more people aredevelopinglately arerelated to howto“perfect” their AI promptstovisualise aconcept insteadofstrugglingtounderstand photographyorlearn an instrument anduse critical thinking

Idread thelong-term effects on ourbrain processing powerafter decadesofrelying on producing promptsinstead of pondering

It is oftensaidthateachgenerationassumestheyare living in the“endtimes”, whilethe onepreceding it feelsthattoday’s youth are“doomed,spoilt, entitled”and frying theirbrainswithTikTokand Instagram.

Whetherit’sthe baby boomers emerging from WorldWar 2, millennialswitnessing changes in music, movies andcomputers reshapingour dailylives.Today we find Gen-Zcaughtinthe throes of social media, politicalturmoil between theleftand theright and survivinga pandemic that shackled theworld to slow down

However, I find Gen-Z’s social consciousnessand urge to call out injusticewhenitcomes to racism anddiscriminationsoimportant andsoinspiring when it comesto unitinginthe name of love,peace andunderstanding,especially with thefar-right so eagertomockand belittletheir voices andstake in the world.

We arebut onespecies who alldependoneachother forour

survival andyet politicalideologies andreligious extremists continue to divide us andevenleadto wars anddeath wherehospitals andschools filledwithchildren, arereduced to ashesand become “collateraldamage” Sadly, some of us lack thecuriosityand empathytoimagine what itslikegrowing up in adifferent background,culture,way of eating andcelebrating life

It’s such ajoy to travel andmeet someoneand theirfamilyfroma differentbackgroundand sharea homecooked meal around atable andsee howsimilar we arewhenit comestoproviding afulfilling life we canbeproud of Each of us is swimming in adark, mysterious current that candrown us or inspireustoswim.

As ordinary citizens we have to navigate,survive thechallenges that meet us in each revolvingera, Godforbidwe find ourselvesin WorldWar 3.

We oweittoour children andthe next generation whoare hungry to help theworld andlivea life that is unique to them,tosupport them

andguide them on theirmission to make theirmarkinsociety

Ourparents always speakfondly of thegoldenoldiestheylistened to growinguplikethe BeeGee’s, BobMarleyand WhitneyHouston andsimpler times, so tooare the next wave of youtheager to see howtoday’s artistswillprovide the soundtracktotheir lives.

There’sa reason whythe 80s soundeddifferenttothe 90s, anew dawn haddescended with new exciting ideas. Thus Iremainoptimisticthat theyouth canleadusout of the darkness that breedsdivision, hatred,warfare anddeliver us to amomentintimewhere we can speaktoeachother around atable insteadofshoutingand justifying ouropinions.

Amidst thesocialupheavalofthe 60sanother inspiringtunebyThe Beatlesechoedonthe airwaves andstill soothestothisday with thesimplemessage whichsaid, “all youneed is love”. This simple mantracan heal theworld forthose whowishtolistenand thosewho choosetocare.

Dido valley firebeing monitored

KEANANHARMSE

Avegetation fire that brokeout in Dido ValleynearScala Road, Simon’sTown, required aerial support to extinguish theblaze

Multiple firefighting crewswerebattling theblaze on Wednesdayafternoon 11 March, with aerial support requestedtoassist ground efforts

TheCityofCapeTown’sFireand Rescue ServicesspokespersonJermaineCarelse confirmed emergencyservicesreceivedreports of theblaze at approximately11:50.The causeisunknown

MULTI-AGENCYRESPONSE

HIGH TEMPERATURES POSINGADDITIONAL THREATSTOFIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS,FIRE SPREAD

Severalcrews respondedtothe scene, including firefighters from theSouth AfricanNavy andTable Mountain National Park (TMNP) Carelseexplained crewswerestrategically positioned to protectnearbypropertieswhile deployingextensive fire-hoselengths to combat the flames “Crews arepositionedtoprotect properties andrunning outlengths of fire hose as the fire is quitehighup,”hesaid.

AERIALSUPPORTREQUESTED

Duetothe challengingterrain and fire location an earlydecisionwas made to request aerial support

Twohelicopters hadbeen calledtoassist ground crewsinaccessing thedifficult terrain andproviding water-bombingcapabilities.

Theelevatedpositionofthe fire waspresentingsignificant challenges forground-based firefighting efforts,necessitating theadditional aerial resources.

WEATHERCONDITIONSCOMPLICATEEFFORTS

High temperatures were posing additional threatsto firefighting operations,potentially

accelerating fire spread andincreasingrisks to both firefighters andsurrounding properties

Thecombination of elevated terrain,high temperatures andvegetationconditions requires sustainedmulti-agencyefforts to

TheCityofCape Town’sFireand Rescue Services requestedaerial support to combatthe firethat brokeout in Dido valley,Simon’s Town.

containthe blazeand protectthe Simon’sTown area from potential fire spread

Emergencyservicescontinued to monitorthe situationclosely whilecoordinating response efforts across multiple agencies

SixKleinbergPrimary cyclists finishCycleTour

KEANANHARMSE

Six talented learners from Kleinberg PrimarySchoolmadetheir community proudbysuccessfully completingthisyear’sCapeTownCycle Tour, held on Sunday 8March

Competinginthe u-13 andu-15categories, allsix learners finished theirraces with some memberssecuringsilverware, said school principalDenzilvan Graan

“A specialcongratulations goes to Leena Delcarme,who achieved firstplace in theu-13 category,” he said

Alongsideher were fellow u-13 cyclists Qhama Ndeleheand Ariana Layters, whileKyo van Niekerk, Aden Fillies,and Cayden Petersen representedthe u-15 group.

Delcarme shared herexcitementabout winning,saying: “I didn’t expect to winthe race butI’m grateful forthe winner’smedal.The headwindsand hills were difficult.”

Laytersadded: “I enjoyedthe race andknewI wouldbeabletocompleteit. Thewindonyour back helped,but thestrongheadwinds were tiring.I’m lookingforward to next year’s race to improvemy finishingtimes.”

Theirachievementshavebrought immense pridetothe school andthe OceanViewcommunity,saidVan Graan whovolunteered as a marshall forSouth PeninsulaRotaryClubat oneofthe points alongthe route.

Thelearnerstrain almost dailywiththeir cyclingteams andcycle long distancesacrossthe Cape Peninsula, VanGraan added.

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TheCityencourageshouseholdstocontinue separating recyclable materialsincluding paper, cardboard, plastics,tinsand glassfromgeneral waste.

ACCESSINGRECYCLINGSERVICES

Residentscan usethe City’s WasteRecyclers Maptodetermine if they live in areasservedby recyclingcollectionservices, connect with private collectorsorlocateCitydrop-off facilities “The success of facilities such as theCoastal Park MRFdepends on residentscontinuing to separate theirrecyclables,” Twiggnoted “Every householdthatparticipatesplays arole in helpingCapeTownbecomea cleaner, more sustainablecity.”

CYCLINGHELPSBUILD TRAITSSUCHASSELFDISCIPLINE,PERSEVERANCE, ANDTEAMWORK

“It’sheartwarmingtosee thecyclistsontheir training schedule leavingOcean View in single file andmakes youproud to know that our children arecompetitively participatinginsuch prestigiousraces,hesaid.

Cyclinghelps buildvaluabletraitssuchas self-discipline, perseverance andteamwork, he added.

“Weare proudoftheir achievements andas aschoolwecelebrate theirsuccesses. Iencouragemorelearnerstojointhe cyclingclubs in ourcommunity andlook forwardtogreater participationnextyearinthe Cape Town Cycle Tour as well as otherclubchampionships and races,”hesaid.

Thefacilityforms part of Cape Town’s long-termstrategytobuild arobustrecycling economywhile extendinglandfill life spansand recovering valuable materialsthatwould otherwise be permanentlylosttowaste disposal

Clubdigsdeeperintoancestry

KEANANHARMSE

Residents eagertodiscover theirancestral rootsare invitedtojoina newFamily HistoryResearchClubbeing launched at Fish Hoek Library that offerssupport forgenealogical exploration.

Theinaugural meetingtakes place today(17 March),from18:00 to 19:00, at theLibrary Hall, with future gatherings scheduledfor thethird Tuesdayofeachmonth

TheFishHoekValleyMuseumhas spearheadedthiscommunity initiative,aimingtoestablish afriendly groupoflike-minded individuals keen to learn, improveand share genealogical skills.

Family historyresearchinvolves investigatingancestrythrough birth, marriageand deathcertificates, censusrecords,photographs andhistorical documentstotrace family lines andunderstandancestral origins.

HANDS-ONSUPPORTGROUP

TheFamilyHistory Detectives club will functionasa practicalsupport networkfor people researching theirown family histories, sharing methods, tips andresources while exploringthe historical contextthat shaped ancestors’ lives.

Today’smeetingwillbeinformal, allowing organisers to gaugeinterest levels andexperiencewhile exploring howthe club should be structured Possibleformats includeguidance sessions, discussion groups,workshops, lectures or informal research tipsharing Experiencedresearchers among

theorganiserswilloffer advice and ideasfor thoseencounteringresearch challenges

Participants areencouragedtobring laptopsortablets foronlineresearch capabilities

SueMaude,FishHoekValleyMuseum Curator, emphasised thebroader benefits

“Not only arepeopleableto find outmoreabout theirfamilytree, but theresearchskills they developare invaluable.Inanage whereweare confronted with so much fake news andquestionableinformation,the abilitytoseek outreliablesources andverifyfacts is becoming ever more important,”she explained.

Attendance will remain free, with guestspeakersinvited only if they volunteer theirtime.

Anyone curiousabout ancestry or genealogyiswelcome to attend andhelpshape this newcommunity resource Formoreinformation emailcurator fishhoekvalleymuseum@gmail.com.

THE FIRSTMEETING WILL BE INFORMAL, ALLOWING ORGANISERSTO GAUGEINTEREST

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Activistcallsfordignity,equality

NAMHLAMONAKALI NAMHLA.MONAKALI@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

AsSouth Africa marksHuman Rights Monthunder thetheme “Billof Rights at 30:MakingHuman Dignity Real”

Refugees rebuilding theirlives in Cape Town saydignity andequalityremaincentral to their journeys

HumanRightsMonth is observed every March, culminatinginHuman Rights Dayon 21 March. Thecommemoration is rooted in the Sharpeville Massacre, when apartheid police opened fire on peaceful protestors,killing 69 people andexposingthe brutalityofthe pass lawsystem.

More than sixdecades later, theobservance encourages reflection on thecountry’s progress sincethe adoption of theConstitutionof theRepublicofSouth Africa,which enshrines equality,dignity andfreedom throughthe Bill of Rights.Thisyear’stheme highlights 30 years sincethe Constitution came into effectand calls on SouthAfricanstoreflectonhow therightsit guarantees arerealisedineverydaylife.

Organisationsworking with displacedcommunities saythe themeisparticularlyrelevant forrefugees andasylumseekersrebuildingtheir livesinthe country.

At theScalabriniCentreofCapeTown, programmessupport refugees andmigrants throughlegal assistance,employmentsupport andintegration initiativesaimed at helping newcomersnavigatelifeinSouth Africa

“Rebuildinglifeafter displacement often involves overcoming significant structural bar-

FACE CHALLENGESSUCHASDOCUMENTATION,SECURING EMPLOYMENT AND FINDING STABLEHOUSING

riers,”saysJames Chapman, Head of Advocacy andLegal Advisoratthe centre

Many refugees arrive in Cape Town after fleeingconflict, persecutionoreconomichardship in theirhomecountries

Once in SouthAfrica, they face challenges such as accessing documentation, securing employment and findingstablehousing

Accessing asylum documentationisthe biggest challenge, Chapmansays.

People whodonot have asylum transitvisas issued at aportofentry arebarredfromapplyingfor asylum unless they canestablish good causefor notobtaining thevisa.

“The provisions barring access to asylum make it virtually impossiblefor people with genuinerefugee claims to access andapplyfor asylum in SouthAfrica,”headds

Substantialdelaysinprocessing asylum and refugee documents, as well as delays in theasylumappealprocess, further complicate matters

Thesedocumentation challenges have aripple effectonaccessing services forrefugees and theirfamilies.

Whilethe Cape Town refugee receptionOffice wassubstantially upgraded andofficially reopened in 2023,policyand legislativebarriers mean asylum seekersremainundocumentedfor extended periods, leavingthemvulnerableto exploitation,discriminationand,insomecases, arrest,detention or deportation.

Chapmansayshuman dignityfor refugees

involves “livingina spacewithfreedom of movement,agencyand opportunitytointegrate andliveinpeace andharmony with thehost population forthe growth anddevelopment of therefugee, theirfamilyand thecommunity around them

“Human dignityincludesbeing able to study or work andput food on thetable foryourself andyourchildren.”

Chapmanalsohighlightscommonmisconceptions aboutrefugees.Manyinthe public do notrealise refugees areinSouth Africa notby choice butbecause they were forced to flee violence, persecutionorwar-torncircumstances

Refugees positively contribute to societyand oftenholdroles that arefundamental to thefabricofthe community.

“Wewould encouragethe public to take cognisance of thecircumstances that caused refugees to flee, andtoliveand work with refugee communities to thebenefitofall living in thecommunity,” he says

As SouthAfricareflects on threedecades of constitutional democracy, advocatessay the focusremains on ensuring dignityand equality arenot only constitutional principles butlived realities.

HumanRightsmonth provides an opportunity forcommunities to reflectonthe country’spast whileworking towardsa futureinwhich the protectionscontained in theBillofRightsare experiencedbyall.

HUMANRIGHTSARE NOTPRIVILEGES

Iwas bornduring one of the darkest periods in SouthAfrica’s history. Forpeopleofmygeneration, Human RightsDay is not just apublic holiday. It is areminder of fear,struggle and courage. This dayisobservedon21March to remember those killedduring the Sharpeville Massacrein1960. Masses protestedpeacefully againstthe pass laws,which reduced human beingstodocuments and permissions Police opened fire, and many liveswerelost. Although I wasbornlater,the stories of Sharpeville were always present in our communities.Theyreminded us thatapartheid wasnot onlyapolitical systembut asocialorder builtto control movement, opportunityand dignity.

Istillremember amoment from my childhood. Iwas about 11 and had abig afro thatcouldeasilymakemelook like agirl. During atenseperiod in our homeinNew Brighton, my mother dressedmelikeagirl, placed a doek over my head,and told me to lieinbed as if Iweresick. At the time,I did not understand.TodayIknowitwas her wayofprotecting me,quietlyresisting asystemthat sought to strip us of safety and dignity.

Colonialism and apartheid took land, freedom and opportunity, buttheycould nevertakeour humanity, resilienceorbeliefinjustice.

Human rights arenot privileges, theyare the foundation of what it means to be human.

Everyperson deservesdignitysimplybecausetheyare human, and that shouldnever be up fordebate. When South Africabecameademocracyin1994, it represented hope and amoral commitment to equality and dignity.

To the next generation, Ihope,willrealise the freedoms theyenjoycameata greatcost.

Protect them. Upholdthem. Defend the humanityof everySouth African, everyday Freedom washardwon. Protecting dignityisnow the responsibilityofevery generation.

-ANDILE MONAKALI -EMAIL

Readersexpresstheir viewsonhuman rights

As SouthAfricareflects on thelegacy of theSharpeville Massacreon21 March1966 andthe sacrificesmade by thosewho fought forfreedom andjustice,the conversation around humanrightsremains as important todayasitwas decadesago

Theeventsofthatday serveasa powerful reminder of thecostofinequality andthe ongoingresponsibilitytoprotect andpromote therights of everypersoninthe country. While significant progress hasbeen made sincethe dawn of democracy, many communities stillfacechallenges that affecttheir basicrightsand quality of life.Withthisinmind, People’s Post askedreaders whichhuman righttheybelieve deserves themost attentioninSouth Africa today, and whytheyfeel it is an issuethatneeds urgent focus.

Alaric Jacob says:“Theright to food:there aresomanyinour countrywho arehungryand don’t have food.The unemployment levels aresohighand if we canhaveless restrictions forpeopletoactually do work forthemselves. So,let us help more people to getworksothatwe canfeed more people andmakethat difference.”

AlishiaDaniels believes theright to freedomand security needsurgent attention. “Itneedsattentionbecause criminalsare beinglet free even though they areguiltyoftrespassing andcompromisingthe safety of other individuals.”

Kgomotso Mhlakazi says:“It’s very difficult to just chooseone becausemostofthese humanrights need immediateattention. However,I’d go with protection services

becausethe levelofviolenceinthis countryiscrazy.GBV is aserious crisis in this country. We arenot safe in ourown houses,childrenare not safe at schools, thereare gangseverywhere,drugs everywhere.It’sjust violence andthe lawand ourjustice system aretoo lenientonthe perpetrators. We hear of scholartransport accidentsdue to reckless drivingand children dyingbecause there’snoone to enforceroadrules andthere are no harshconsequences, people do as they wish,pay abribe andmoveon. We hear of shootoutsevery day, rape casesand domestic abuse. Thereare killingsofwhistle-blowers,there are politicalkillings. Idon’t feel safe as a SouthAfrican andI stress aboutmy children’s safety everyday.Prisoners live agoodlifebecause they getfree meals, shelter, electricity, education andhealthcare.

MbuyiseloSibambane says womenand children’s rights must be prioritised. “Itissad to hear thereisa one-year-old childraped by heruncle or awoman killedbyher partner, and youask yourself wherethiscountry is going. Thegovernmentmustmake sure that it protects them andthatthe perpetrators stay behind bars.”

Nandipha Gxowa says women andchildren’srightsneed to be given attention.

Shesaysshe wantsthe government to impose astringent sentence on people whoare abusingwomen andchildren. “I don’tthink people whoare raping children andkilling womendeserve bail.Theyneed to rot in jail.Every dayweare complaining aboutthe same thing.”

Gary Adams says:“Thetwo most

pressing issues,inmyhumbleview, facing SouthAfrica, is housingfor our people andsafer communities (police areunderfundedand understaffed). Ourgovernmenthas failed our citizens on both theseconstitutional humanrights.”

MpumiSomlota says:“Housing andcrime.The people arestill living in informal settlements aftersomany years. Thehighcrime rate is butone of themanysideeffects of theinformalsettlements.Withwinteraround thecorner, my heartbleedsfor our people.”

SamkeloNonkumbi says:“The crimeisatanall-time high andpolice visibility needstobemore. Our people aredying andthe poor are sufferingthe most.”

Shiela Ndileka says:“Ireally want thefaultydrainstoget more attention in ourarea. It’s notonlydangerous forroadusers butalsoour children Thepotholesare very badand it damages thecars.”

LindseyJantjies says:“My favourite humanright is theright to privacy becauseitprotectsmypersonal freedom anddignity.Privacy allows people to keep theirpersonalinformation,thoughts, andconversations safe from others unless they choose to sharethem. It also givesindividuals thefreedom to make decisions withoutbeing constantly watchedor judged.For thesereasons,I believe theright to privacyisone of themost importanthuman rights,especially in my line of work,everyoneisall of asuddentracing agents.I hadto lock my Facebook accountand usea separate number becausemineisall over Cape Town.”

Legendary Ibrahim at Jazz Festival

The renowned SouthAfrican jazz maestroAbdullahIbrahim is set to gracethe stageonceagain at this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF)takingplace from Friday 27 to Saturday 28 Marchatthe Cape Town InternationalConvention Centre (CTICC)

Knownfor hisprofoundinfluenceonthe jazz scenebothlocally andglobally,Ibrahim’s performancesare nothingshort of transformative Hisuniqueblend of traditionalAfrican sounds with jazz harmonieshas made himan iconic figure,cherished by generationsoffans. Ibrahim’sperformance will notjustbea concertbut aheartfelt celebrationofresilience, culture, andthe enduring powerofmusic

Widely celebrated as oneofthe world’sgreatestpianistsand composers, Ibrahim’scareer spansmorethansix decadesand is rooted in therichculturaltapestryofDistrictSix,where he wasbornand firstdeveloped hisdistinctive sound.

Hisworkblendstraditional Africanmusical idioms,gospelinfluences,Capejazztraditions, andthe improvisationallanguageofglobaljazz.

As apioneering figure in SouthAfrican music, Ibrahimformedthe Dollar BrandTrioin1958 and, in 1959,co-foundedThe Jazz Epistles alongsideHughMasekela, KippieMoeketsi, JonasGwangwa,Johnny Gertze andMakaya Ntshoko.

Theirrecording became the firstjazzalbum by SouthAfrican musicians.

HISWORK BLENDS AFRICANIDIOMS,GOSPEL INFLUENCESAND CAPE JAZZ

That same year,hebegan alifelongpartnership with vocalist SathimaBea Benjamin Hiscompositions, includingthe iconic “Manenberg(Is WhereIt’sHappening)”,became cultural touchstonesand contributedtothe soundtrack of theanti-apartheidmovement.

Following the1960 Sharpeville massacreand intensifying apartheidrepression,Ibrahim went into exile.

In Zürich,Sathima introduced himtoDuke Ellington, leadingtorecordingsand major European appearances.

AfterMandela’s release, he returned home in 1990 andlater performedatthe presidential inauguration in 1994,marking ahistoric homecoming

Having spentmanyyears living,recording, andtouring internationally,Ibrahim’s artistry hasbeenshapedbycollaborationswithglobal legendsand exposure to diversemusical traditions.

Hisperformancesare knownfor theirquiet intensity, spiritualdepth,and emotionalclarity, offeringaudiences aprofoundand often meditative musicalexperience.

Ticketsfor thefestivalare availableonTicketmaster with BuyNow PayLater optionson Loot