ChessTournamenton Saturday 7March afterthe District South trials with onelearner earninghis place in thenextround in George on Saturday 2May
Thetournamentwas held at Hottentots
Holland High School andfeaturedover40 schoolsacrossthe WesternCape. Learners competed in theu-13, u-15 and17divisions, with only thetop 25 playersineachage group qualifying forthe next stage. Twoofthe players representedUkhanyo PrimarySchool in the
melele,specifically Ukhanyoand Masiphumelele
MasiSports spokesperson BridgetBrookethe Chesscompetition featured strong contest.
“Although five of ourboysdid notmakethe top25, most finishingwithunder 3points, they showed determinationand gained valuable ex-
accuracy andplayedfearlesslytodefeata top-seeded player ratedaround1700,”explainedBrooke.
TBloodstocksarerunning‘dangerouslylow’
Blood stocks in theWestern Cape arerunning dangerouslylow aheadofthe Easter weekend, a traditionally critical period marked by increasedemergencies,prompting an urgent call fordonorstostepforward
TheWestern Cape Blood Service(WCBS)is appealingtoall eligible donors to donate blood, as suppliescontinuetodecline across allblood groups
Theservice currently hasonlya two-day supplyofO-negativeblood,far belowthe minimum five days needed to maintain astableand sustainablesupplyfor communities across the province
Forthe past twoweeks, O-negative stockhas been underseverepressure,withworrying dropsnow seen in otherblood groups as well.
on allblood donors to donate blood this week to help restoreour blood stocks to ahealthy level,”
says Marike Carli, Public RelationsManager at WCBS
If youare between 16 and75, weighatleast 50kg,are in good generalhealth, andfollow asafesexuallifestyle,you areencouragedto donate
Ablood donation takesjust30minutes,and each unit collected playsa vitalroleinsustainingthe province’s blood supply.
“Ifyou have been thinking aboutbecominga blood donor, nowwould be agreat time to start donating,” addedCarli
“Whether youare an existing donorordonatingfor the firsttime, your donation couldsavea life when it matters most.”
O-negative stock has been under severe pressure.
“O-negativeblood is oftenusedinlife-threateningemergencies when thereisnotimeto determinea patient’sblood type.Weare calling
.To find your closest blood donation clinic,visit www.wcbs.org.za or contact WCBS viaWhatsApp at 060 5497244.
Kindnessisnotjustvirtue,it’saresponsibility
Have youbeen kind today? It’s a simple question,but onethatcarries weight.Ina worldthatmoves fast anddemands more from us each day, kindness oftenbecomes an afterthought,something we assume we’llget to when life feelsa littlelessoverwhelming.
Butthe truthis, kindness doesn’t requiretime, money, or perfect circumstances. It asks only for intention.
Oneonlyneeds to scroll social media, listen to theradio or switch on thetelevisiontosee howunkind we humans have become toward oneanother
Murders, rape,gender-based violence,bullying. Thelistisendless. Iama Christianand theBible teachesusthatweneed to love our neighbourasweloveourselves Butsadly,wehavesomehow lost sightofthiscalling,allowing hatred,anger,and indifference to take over
Somewherealong theway,many of us have become so consumed by ourown struggles,deadlines, finances,stress, anduncertainty that we forget thequiet powerof howwetreat others.Werushpast people,avoid eyecontact,and sometimesrespond with frustration insteadofpatience. Yetthe smallest gestures canleave the deepestmarks It costsnothing to offer asmile to someoneata trafficlight insteadof turningaway. It takeslittleeffort
to speakgently, to listen fully,orto chooseunderstanding over judgment.These momentsmay feel insignificant,but to someoneelse, they canmeaneverything. Imaginehow differentour communities wouldfeel if kindness became adaily habitratherthan an occasional act. Kindness builds connection.Itsoftens difficult days.Itreminds people that they areseen,valued, andnot alone. Andsometimes,itcan even save alife.
Theheartbreaking storyofan eight-year-old girl from theEasternCape, whoreportedlyfeltthat escaping bullyingwas only possible throughendingher life,isa devastating reminder of what happens in theabsence of kindness. No childshouldeverfeel so alone, so unheard, or so hurt that they see
no wayout
Herstory forces us to confront an uncomfortabletruth:our words andactions mattermorethanwe realise. What we say, what we ignore,and howwetreat others can shapetheir senseofworth
Kindness is notweakness. It is notsomething reserved forwhen it’s convenient.Itisa deliberate choice that requires empathy, awareness, andevenrestraint So,atthe endofeachday, perhapsweshouldall pauseand askourselves:HaveI been kind? Notjusttothose Iknow, butto strangers, to colleagues, to the people whoselives brieflyintersect with mine
Becauseina worldwhere so many aresilentlystruggling, kindness is notjusta virtue.Itisa responsibility
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“WhenI askedMrGool whyhewenttoso much troubleto locate me,his replywas:‘you must neverbenefitfromanother person’s tears’.”
This sentimenttells thestory of adedicated search that spanned continents,after an Australian visitor, Lynn Matthews, wasreunitedwith herlostcellphone by Grassy Park residentand localupholsterer,Impiaz Gool,onSaturday14March
Matthewshad travelledtoSouth Africa fora specialfamilyreunion with 13 cousins, the firsttimetheyhad all been together in 36 years.
During theirvisit,the groupenjoyed ahikeatSilvermineNatureReserve. However, as they prepared to leave, tragedystruck.
“I foolishlyleftmymobilephone on theroof of ourcar as we were packing up afterthe hike.Wedrove off unawareofmyroof-ridingiPhone!”she recalled.
Sheonlyrealisedthatthe phonewas missing upon arriving at theirlunch destinationinNoordhoek.
“Were-traced oursteps to no avail.
Iquickly accepted that my iPhone waslostforever,along with many memories from ourweekend.
However, thefollowing morning, Matthewswas contactedbyher house-sitterinPerth to tell herthat
GOODWILLAND PROOF THAT‘WE ARE ONE,BUT WE ARE MANY’
Grassy Park resident Gool hadfound heriPhoneand wastryingto find her.
Gool is also theowner of Gool’s Upholsterers
“Shortly aftermyiPhonehad fallen off ourcar roof,MrGool wasdriving to Noordhoekwhenhis daughter spotteditonthe side of theroad. Here followeda storyofgoodwill, friendship andproof that ‘weare one, butweare many’,”she recalled.
With thephone locked,identifying theowner proved difficult.However, Gool’s sondiscovereda West Australian driver’s licencetuckedinsidethe phonecover
Thefamilyattemptedtotrack down theowner viasocialmedia,but when thoseefforts failed,theyexpanded theirsearchinternationally
“Theytried unsuccessfully to locate me on social media. They phoned theircousininMelbourne (EastCoast of Australia)
“Thiscousinphonedanestateagent in Perth(West CoastofAustralia) andgavehim ouraddress whichwas on my licence,”she said
Theestateagent drovetothe Matthewshousehold in Perthand told theirhouse-sitterabout therecovered
phoneand that Gool waslookingfor her.
By thenextday,Sunday15March, thephone wassafelyreturnedwhen Matthews finally metGool at hisupholstery business in Grassy Park “Hewas hard at work in hisupholstery business when we droveto collect my iPhone.A kinder,more humble gentlemanone couldnot find.There aremanyangelsout there parading as people,MrGool is oneof them,” sheexplained
Describing himashumbleand kind, sheexpresseddeep gratitudefor the effortand compassion shownbyhim andhis family
People’s Post reachedout to Gool butheopted nottocomment
Artexhibitioninspires creativestodreambig
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Localaspiringartists areshowcasing theirpaintings at LongbeachMall this monthaspartofthe Wild About Art(WAA) fundraising exhibition
TheWAA exhibition,which kicked off on Saturday 28 February and concludesonTuesday 31 March.
It features over 40 artistswho perform live painting on Thursdaysand Saturdays.
Theproceedsofthe exhibition will go towardsthe Four Paws Animal WelfareOrganisation(FPAWO)
Theexpoishostedinpartnership with theBriar Foundation forEntrepreneurialDevelopment (BFED), whichrecentlylaunched“Artistswith Impact”new initiative to support aspiring artistsinbuildingsustainable careersinthe creative industry
This programme focusesonequipping youngcreatives with essential business skills needed to succeed
Theseinclude training in fundraising, marketingand mentorship,helping participants move beyond passion projects towardsincome-generating opportunities.
Theinitiativeisdesignedtoguide artiststhrough theprocess of monetisingtheir work whilenurturing theircreativedevelopment
By combiningartisticgrowth with practicalbusinessknowledge, theprogramme aims to create well-roundedindividuals capableof navigating thecompetitive artworld
Amongthe artistsfeaturedisSean Kock from OceanView. He is developinghis skills andexploring new artistic techniques
Currently focusedonsketching,
Alivepainting workshop underwayat theWildAbout Art (WAA)exhibition at Longbeach Mall.
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Kock is settobegin acrylicpainting lessons underthe guidance of WAA organiser, IreneOxley Kock describeshis artistic process as deeply personal,sayingthatcreatingart brings hima spiritualsense of connection. “It’sa spiritualfeeling. Ihopepeople find somethingthat relatestothem,”hesaid. Hisalcohol inkart pieceisframed in whiteand titled Salvation ForKock, theart expo hastaught discipline,deadlines,presentation andthe valueofnetworkingwith otherartists
Hisadvicefor artistsisto“paint somethingthatyou enjoy.” BFED hopesthatinitiatives like “Artists with Impact”willinspire more youngpeopletopursuecareers in theartswhile equipping them with thetoolsneeded to succeed Fordetails call Oxleyat082 303 6798
Impiaz Gool alongside Lynn Matthews upon meeting him and receiving her missing cellphone back. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
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Morethan 200volunteerscametogether on Saturday21 March to take part in alarge-scale clean-up of Robben Island, in an initiativeled by the Western Cape DepartmentofCultural Affairs andSport HeldonHuman Rights Day, the eventhighlighted theimportanceofprotecting the islandasavital national heritagesite. Western Cape Ministerof Cultural Affairs and Sports Ricardo Mackenzie encouraged residents to take pride in preserving sharedheritage, noting that smallacts of service canmakealasting impact PHOTO:SUPPLIED
“Thisisthe worstthing I’ve ever done butthe greatest,” said Seth Scott, aVancouver native who became oneofthe firstmen to drive across Africa in athree-wheeled car.
“Itwas f*ckingterrible,”saidOllieJenks cheerfully,after thepair finallymadeittoCape Point, themostsouth-westerlypoint of theAfricancontinent on Wednesday11March
Theduo made thejourney in aReliant Robin, acheap fibreclass carthathas motorcycling ambitions. Thecar is considered iconic in Britain whereitwas produced between 1973 and2002 andwhere it canbedrivenwitha motorcycle licence.
AccordingtoScott andJenks’Instragram channel, @hold.mygear,the cartheydrove to achievethe worldrecord, nicknamedSheila, wasthe last of itskind.
THEYMET,THEYPLANNED,THEYDROVE
Theunlikelypartnership beganduringthe 2018 Mongol Rally when Scottand Jenks first metatthe Iran-Armenia border,bothdriving “crapcars” from EnglandtoMongolia.
“The idea hasbeen in my head forabout seven years, growing,”Scott said as he chattedwith fans whograduated from beingsocialmedia followers to literalfollowers on theday Scottsaidittook aboutanother eightmonths of extensiveplanning before they chosethe notoriouslyunstableReliant Robinfor their Africanadventure.“Isaw someonedriving aReliant Robinonthe Mongol Rally,and I thought, ‘whatcould be somethingevencrazier to do in aReliant Robin?’” Scottsaid.
POTHOLESANDPERILS
The24000kmjourney wasplagued with problems includingenginefailures, multiple brakebreakdowns, andcountless border delays, allofwhich they chronicled on social media.
MADE IT TO CAPE TOWN AFTER 130DAYS—A MONTH LATER THAN PLANNED
mechanics,”Scott said
An axle failureinCongo presentedanother challenge, as they needed to find avehicle with approximately50horsepoweronthe rear end —nearlyimpossibleina region dominatedby heavy-duty trucks
BORDERBATTLESANDROUTEREALITY
Administrative challenges proved almost as difficult as mechanical ones.Whatshould have been 30-minutebordercrossingsoften stretchedtotwo to threehours,withMorocco’s border controltakingsix hoursdue to strict documentationrequirementsfor theirunusual vehicleand carnet de passage,essentially a passportfor thecar
“Visaplanning, logistics, also judgingconflicts,lookingintoconflicts,coups.There were coupswhile we were on theway here,” Scott said Road conditions varied dramatically across thecontinent.While Namibiaand Angola offered “quite good roads”,mostother countries were “pretty dodgy”,accordingtoJenks
STRANGERTHINGS
Scottand Jenksalsoencountered many Samaritans andsponsorsalong theway,includinginCapeTown, wherea stranger promptly handed abottleofchampagne andglassesto them on theirarrival.
Severalother “crank heads” were also eagerly awaiting theirarrival, includingmembers of theCrankhandle Club,based in Wynberg, who arrivedinanimpressive collectionofvintage cars andmet theadventurers at theirpitstop in Constantia
luck.Ofsowitzsaidtheywerecontemplating a beachoutingand haddeferredleaving several times, duetothe heat wave,until eventually they decidedtogo, andjustastheyweregetting outofthe carSheilacamecycling by “Assoonaswestopped, we were getting out of thecar andsaw theChevand thought, ‘ooh that’s nice’,”Presley said referring to oneof theCrankhandle Club’s cars.“Then we turned around andsaw them andwerealisedstraight away.”
They immediatelyjoinedthe entouragein theirbrightred Volkswagen Beetle
ON-ROADSUPPORT
Thepair’sbiggest followerhowever is Jenks’ girlfriend Rachel Garrison. Garrison flew to Cape Town on theduo’s expected duedate, only to find they were severely delayed. Afterspendingsometimeinthe city,surfing andmeetingfriends,GarrisontravelledtoNa-
mibiatomeet thepairatthe country’snorthernmostpoint with asupport vehicle.
“They’dmadeituntil therewithout asupport vehicle,”Garrisonsaid, adding that this was likely whyithad takenthemsolong.
“But they wouldhavemadeitone wayoranother,”she said.“They were determined.”
What’s next?
Therecord-breaking ReliantRobin finally made it to Cape Town after130 days,a month laterthanplanned.
Shewillnow likely find atemporary home at a museum,withthe Franschhoek MotorMuseum beingconsideredasa displayvenue.The car club membershaveoffered to help facilitate the arrangement.
Theduo hasn’t ruledout futureadventures, though,mentioningpotential plansfor “another onecominghomemaybe like that,um, butyou know,the east coast,”Scott said,amidchampagnecelebrationsatthe Cape of Good Hope
The spirit of unitytook over Cape Town as the16thCape Town Carnival turned HumanRightsDay into avibrant showcase of localtalentand cultural pride.
Music, danceand dazzlingdisplays
filledthe GreenPoint FanWalkon Saturday 21 Marchasthousands flockedtothe eventtowitness the spectacle.
Tracey Carter,carnivalperformance director,saidover1200performers took part in thefestivities
“Every year we saynot again. But then we do it.Wedothisfor Cape Town.Whentheycomeout to see theperformers, it feelsgood.Wehad some challenges with thewind, butit allcametogetherbeautifully.”
With this year’s themeof“Follow your heART”,the eventfeatured theartisticenergyof12“Carnival Champions” from thecity’screative community.The Championsincluded singer Zolani Mahola whoperformed on theUvuyo float, acelebration of joy, cultureand thepower of voiceto unitea nation
Activist NyanisoTutu-Burris featured on theAmandla floata tributetoSouth Africa.While media personalityDylan Majaviewowed the crowdonthe floatabout transformation,Morph
Providingyet anotherhighnotewas Cape Town legend DJ ReadyD and graffiti artist RizahPotgieter on the
ONE OF THE MOST DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE EVENTSIN CAPE TOWN
BPM: Beats| Paint| Move float.
Blending traditionwithinnovation, anew addition this year wasthe procession of modernised cars,adding a newhighlight forthe crowd.
JayDouwes, Carnival ChiefExecutiveOfficer, said:“We calledthem ourChampions becausetheyhave voluntarilyand proudlybeen part of theprocess of telling theirstories andinspiring carnival participants to followtheir dreams.Their excitement to be part of thecarnivalhas been inspiring.”
Prof Rachel Jafta, chairofthe Cape Town Carnival Trust, said the performers puttheir “hearts, soul and bodies”intobringingthisspectacle to life.“We areabout community, humanconnection, joyand creating somethingmagnificent…wefeel so honoured to be able to bringthis eventtothe heartofCapeTownevery year.”
JP Smith, Maycomemberfor safety andsecurity, said thecarnivalwas oneofover30eventsthattook place across thecitythispastweekend.
“Thisisone of themostdiverse and inclusiveeventsinCapeTown. Alot of planning andlogistics goes into it Thankyou to theorganisers, andspecial thankyou to the firemanand law enforcementofficers whohas been goingtothe gymall year to be part of theeye candy.”
The Mother City is settocomealive with world-classmusic as theCapeTownInternational Jazz Festival (CTIJF)unveils itsfull, star-studdedline-up forthisyear’shighlyanticipatedevent at theCapeTownInternational Convention Centre (CTICC)
This year’s programme,onFriday27and Saturday 28 March, brings global innovators, SouthAfrican legendsand rising starstogether, reaffirmingthe CTIJF’sreputationasAfrica’s grandest gatheringand oneofthe continent’s most anticipatedmusic events
Leadingthe internationalline-up is Grammy-winning Britishmulti-instrumentalist JacobCollier,whose genre-defyingperformances andmusical virtuosity have captivated audiencesworldwide
He is joined by thelegendary American jazz-fusionensembleYellowjackets,bringing decadesofinnovation andmusical masteryto thefestivalstage Modern jazz powerhouse Yussef Dayes appearswithThe YussefDayes Experience, delivering thedynamic rhythmic energy that hasearnedhim global acclaim.
Theinternational programme is further enriched by Malian singer-songwriterFatoumata
Diawara, Indian bass virtuoso Mohini Deyand Indian vocalist and flautist VarijashreeVenugopal, whoseblend of Carnatic classicaltradition andjazzintroducesa unique cross-cultural dimensiontothe festival
The City of Cape Town is preparing anew tourismframework aimedat boosting visitorspendingand creatingjobs, Maycomemberfor economic growth JamesVos said,inaninterview with People’s Post.
Vossaidthe strategy will guidethe next phase of growth in thevisitor economyasglobalcompetition between destinations intensifies.Last year,CapeTownwelcomedover2,4 million overnightvisitors.
“Those visitors contributedaroundR24,5 billion to thelocal economyand supported more than 106000 jobs.Thisrepresentsnearly7%of totalemploymentinthe city,” Vossaid.
Cape Town InternationalAirport also processedmorethan11,2million passengers during thesameperiod, reflecting strong domestic andinternational travel demand
PLANNINGTHENEXTPHASE
Vossaidthe city is nowfocusingonwhatthe next phaseoftourism growth should look like “Tourism does notstand still, andneither can we if we want this sector to keep delivering jobs, opportunityand growth across ourcity.”
TheupcomingTourism Frameworkfor Cape Town willaim to increase visitornumbers, encouragelongerstays,and drivehigherspending.
TheMotherCityhas rolledout its“This Is Cape Town”place marketingcampaignacross sixcontinentsand 55 cities
Thecampaignfeaturesadvertising in international marketssuchasIndia,China,the United States of America(USA),and theUnited
Kingdom(UK).
Promotionalefforts have included branded taxisinNew York andblack cabadvertising in London,bothwithQRcodes linkingtravellers to Cape Town’s digitaltourism platforms.
Vossaida targeted digitalcampaigninIndia hasalready generatedover330 million impressions, whilemarketing is also underway on China’sWeChatplatform.
EXPANDINGINTERNATIONALAIRCONNECTIVITY
Strengtheninginternational airconnectivity remainsa keyfocus,Vos said,adding that Cape Town is currentlyconnected to 32 global destinations, with up to 230international flights landingeachweek during peak travel periods.
“Thismarks significant growth compared with adecadeago,whenthe city haddirect flightsto 16 internationaldestinations, with about120 weekly flights,”Vos said
Theexpansion is theresultofcollaboration throughthe AirAccess initiative,which works with airlines to establishnew routes
“Eachadditional flight strengthenstourism, trade, andinvestmentopportunities,” Vos explained.
TARGETINGNEWANDEXISTINGMARKETS
Lookingahead,the city aims to expand tourism flowsfromAfrica, India, andChina, whilemaintaining strong visitornumbers from traditionalmarkets such as theUK, Europe,the MiddleEast, andNorth America.
Vossaida recently introduced direct flight between Brazil andCapeTownisexpectedto support growth from SouthAmerica
SUSTAINABLEANDCOMPETITIVETOURISM
Thenew tourismframework will outlinehow Cape Town planstogrowthe visitoreconomy whilekeepingthe sector sustainableand competitive
Vossaidfurther detailswillbesharedatthe upcoming WorldTravelMarketAfrica, held at theCapeTownInternational Convention Centre(CTICC) next month(April)
“Tourism supports livelihoodsacrossour city, andwhenmanaged well, it becomesone of the most powerful enginesofeconomicopportunity we have,” Vossaid.
Growth in Cape Town’s tourismsectoris creating newtrainingand employment opportunities forhospitality students,saysWork-Integrated Learning (WIL)Co-ordinatorBongani Tyhali of theInternational HotelSchool
Tyhali said rising visitornumbers allowstudentstodevelop newskills,including in areas like artificial intelligence(AI), whilemaintainingthe humantouch centraltohospitality “Hospitality andtourism areabout personalisationand service. Technology supportsthe industry,but people remain at thecentreofthe
experience,” he said
NEWCHALLENGESFORSTUDENTS
He addedthatbothinternational anddomestictourism arevital fortraining. International visitors driveincome, whiledomestictourists sustainbusinessesand preserve jobs “Studentsmustlearn to presentculture and cuisineprofessionally to allguests,”Tyhali added.
Challenges remain fornew students,manyof whom enterthe industry straight from school They must learnfundamentals, adapttolong hours, andembrace emerging trends.“Each challengeisanopportunitytodevelop new skills,” he said Tyhali highlightedthatglobalmarketing campaigns, new flight routes,and industry collaborationsprovide practicallearningand employment opportunities.
He also stressedthatsustainable tourism growth relies on educationand financial support,particularlyfor smalland medium enterprises, to ensure workforcestability and youthemployment.
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Thedrawfor thecompetition wasconducted on Saturday 14 Marchatthe Cape Town Civic Centre Teamswillcompete in eightgroupsoffour with two sidesfromeachgroup making it to the knockout stages,ahead of thequarter-finals and semi-finals,all at EricaPark. Presentatthe draw were industry dignitaries such as theWestern Cape Minister forSports andCulture RicardoMackenzie,the head coachofStellenbosch FC,Gavin Hunt,the Vice PresidentofSAFANational, Bennett Bailey,the City’s Maycomemberfor communityservices andhealth, Francine Higham among others Thecontest,which hasgrown to become one
of thecountry's topu-19soccercompetitions, startedatthe StephenReagonSportsgrounds in Mitchells Plainmorethan36years ago. It is thebrainchildofthe late RogerClayton As it is nowcustomary the finalwillbeplayed on Monday 6April at AthloneStadium anda bigcrowd is expected
The finals comprisesofentertainment,exhibitionsand threeofficial matchesrepresentative of theBruynsPlate SectionFinal,the PatConnolly Mid-SectionFinal andthe RogerClayton CupFinal
TheLocal workingcommitteehas assuredthe public that alllogistics have been putinplace fora smoothand incident free tournament
This year will be no differentand thethousandsofexcited andknowledgeable fans of the BayhillPremier Cupwillnodoubt expect no less than theexcitingsportingevent they have become accustomed to in past editions
epar cipa ng teamsand is year wo tbe different.
Theresults of thedrawofSaturday14
March:
GroupA: BayhillUnitedFC AntalyasporJPM CT BolobathabaUnitedFC Stanturf FC
GroupB: Cape Town City FC CR VascodaGama EvertonFC HoutbayFC
GroupC: Stellenbosch FC Virginia Sports Academy Jomo’s PowerFC TwoFor JoyFC
ePro Ta ania Cape Town SpursFC RygersdalFC Eagles PerformanceAcademy
GroupF: Mamelodi Sundowns SAFA CPTAcademy Maties FC JacarandaCallies FC
GroupG: TUKS University of Pretoria Hungry LionsFC Windhoek Gymnasium StarsofAfrica
GroupH: Ubuntu Football ShayamoyaAcademy PremierUnitedFC Aberdeen FC