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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.

PHOTO:SUPPLIED

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

Ratepayers group warns of ratesincreases

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

From London on threewheels

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“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

Admirers examine Sheila after@hold.mygear arriveatCapePoint. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

CarnivallightsupGreen Point

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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

Artist Anslin Gysman andactress Natashavan derMerwe wowedthe crowdwithclassiclocal songsfrom theTrapvir Trap float.

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.”

CTInternationalJazzFestival 2026willbegenre-defying

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

Headlining theMoses Molelekwastage is Raveena, theIndianAmericansinger-songwriter celebrated forher lush fusionofR&B,jazz andSouth Asianinfluences

Knownfor heretherealvocalsand immersive soniclandscapes, Raveenahas builta devoted internationalfollowing throughemotionally rich songwritingand captivatingliveperformances

Furtherinternational highlights include American percussionistand bandleader Sheila E. andThe E-Train, Britishjazzcollective NubiyanTwist,PortuguesejazziconMaria João,and Russian saxophonistIgorButman performing with theMoscowJazzOrchestra SouthAfrica’srichmusical heritage will be strongly representedbylegendary pianistand composer AbdullahIbrahim,iconicmusician Sipho“Hotstix” Mabuse andacclaimedpianist NduduzoMakhathiniperformingwithAn OngoingRehearsal Our-Ke(s)tra

Additional SouthAfrican highlights in-

cludeinternationally celebrated vocalist Tutu Puoane,experimentaljazzcollectiveBCUC, bassist andcomposerCarlo Mombelli with Chapter7 andacclaimedpianist Sibusiso “Mash” Mashiloane

Thefestivalwillalsoshowcasecontemporary voices shapingthe futureofAfrican music, includingchart-topping amapiano duoScorpion Kings, soulful singer Manana,genre-blending artist lordkez, vocalist Sioand rising talents Rorisang Secheleand Jabulile Majola

Furtherperformanceswillfeature Salomão Soares andVanessa Moreno from Brazil,Seba Kaapstad,Giuliette Price, Camissa Knights, Jimmy Nevis, Luukhanyo, Jazzwrld& Thukuthelaand DJ Dwson.

Theprogramme will also featurethe CTIJF Jazz Orchestra, alongsidea specialKippie Moeketsi CentenaryTribute,honouring oneof SouthAfrica’smostinfluentialjazzpioneers. Beyond theperformances, thefestivalcontinuesits commitmenttocommunity upliftment andartistdevelopment throughyouth workshops, mentorship programmes, andeducational initiatives. .Tickets areavailableonTicketmaster,withBuy NowPay Lateroptions on Loot

Indian bass virtuoso Mohini Deyisset to enchant festival goers
Oneofthe floats from the Chinese Community. PHOTO:KAYLYNNE BANTOM
Media personalityDylan Majavie wowedthe crowd on the float abouttransformation, Morph. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
TheWPMedia team, consisting of People’sPost and our sistertitles, CityVision and TygerBurger,kittedintheirnewspaper outfits PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Dancers TamekaStephanusand Kristen Yonwereexcited to be part of theevent
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TheEon School of Performing Arts from Athlone. PHOTO:KAYLYNNE BANTOM
Performers demonstrate withtheir dragon float PHOTO: SUPPLIED

CapeTown explores newmarkets

NAMHLAMONAKALI

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.

AccordingtoVos,the strategy wouldensure benefits reachbusinessesand workersacross thesector, includinghospitality,retail, guiding, transport, andthe creative industries

GLOBALMARKETINGCAMPAIGNS

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.

TheCityofCape Town is preparing anew tourism framework aimed at boosting visitor spending and creating jobs, Mayco member foreconomic growth James Vos said PHOTO:SUPPLIED

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Aca,A icaand theworld lineup forthe openingceremonyofthe annual BayhillPremier CuponThursday 3April at EricaParkinBelhar, forthe 37th editionofthe u-19 soccer tournament.

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

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