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FALSE BAY COMMUNITIES OPPOSE CAGING OF TWO BABOON TROOPS Approximately 100 protesters gathered in Kogelfontein, Redhill Road near Scarborough, opposing the caging of two baboon troops on Sunday 30 August. Earlier this year People’s Post reported that the planning and development of the proposed sanctuary for both troops in the Southern Peninsula was underway, and the City of Cape Town confirmed. Last year the Cape Peninsula Baboon Action Plan for relocating the primates was approved by the City and partners South African National Parks (SANParks) and CapeNature. Read more on page 4. INSET: Young and old joined forces in opposing the possible fencing of two baboon troops. PHOTOS: GARY VAN WYK
EMAAN OOSTHUIZEN PARK, OCEAN VIEW
Young victim honoured KEANAN HARMSE
that came to play and they said, ‘uncle, thank you to Emaan for our new park’,”
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t was a very emotional day. We could see the happiness and joy on the faces of the preschool children
These were the emotional words from Azmir Ridauw-Oosthuizen the father of seven-yearold, Emaan Solomons, who was tragically killed in gang crossfire while playing outside her Ocean View home six years ago, after the City
of Cape Town officially renamed the Libra Road Park in Ocean View to Emaan Oosthuizen Park, on Wednesday 2 September. In May last year, the Western Cape High Court sentenced Eben Basson and Chivargo Fredericks, to an effective 35-year direct imprisonment for her murder.
This park should show us how important and valuable life is
Azmir Ridauw-Oosthuizen
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ominations have opened for the annual Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards, which recognise individuals and organisations for their service excellence, commitment and efforts to improve community safety.
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The nomination process opened on 1 September and will close on Wednesday 30 September. Members of the public can nominate individual neighbourhood-watch members and organisations. Nominees must be accredited with the Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety or have formal accreditation applications pending. This year’s categories are Neighbourhood Watch Member of the Year, recognising individual excellence in safeguarding community members and property, Crime
Fighter of the Year honouring exceptional service in the fight against crime and Neighbourhood Watch of the Year, recognising organisations that excel in protecting their communities. Other categories include Organisational Excellence for excellence in Neighbourhood Watch management, Mobiliser of the Year for exceptional efforts to mobilise communities in support of safety and Inspiration of the Year, recognising leaders who have displayed inspirational public leadership across several neighbourhood watches. The awards will also recognise Courage in Action for sustained operations in communities affected by challenges such as drug activity or gang violence, the Situational Crime Prevention Award, for efforts towards creating clean, healthy and safe environments,
THIS RECOGNITION OF EFFORTS IS A SMALL TOKEN OF APPRECIATION and the Social Responsibility Award, recognising a commitment to addressing and mitigating social challenges. The Disaster Relief Contributor of the Year Award will pay homage to a neighbourhood watch that has gone beyond duty to build community resilience through risk reduction, emergency preparedness and rapid-response support. The Best Utilisation of Technology Award will recognise innovative and effective use of technology to enhance safety. Mayco member for Safety and Security JP Smith encouraged
members of the public to nominate individuals and organisations making a difference in their communities. “We have so many different people and groups who devote their lives to a safer city, some in uniform, others in reflective vests, patrolling their streets night after night. “This annual recognition of their efforts, by their peers and their communities, no less, is a small token of our appreciation.” Smith encouraged the public to nominate people in the neighbourhood-watch sector who are making a difference. To nominate visit: https:// web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/ newsandnotices/Home/Release/ submit-nominations-for-the-neighbourhood-watch-awards?category=Surveys%20and%20submissions
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Cape Town was named Africa’s Leading City Destination 2026 and Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination 2026 at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony, held at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar on Friday 28 August. Often referred to as the “Oscars of Tourism”, they are decided through a global vote by travel professionals, industry leaders and the travelling public, with the two titles recognising Cape Town’s strength as both a leading leisure destination and a major hub for meetings, conferences and business tourism. The recognition comes as arrivals at Cape Town International Airport from elsewhere on the continent grew by 17% last year, while foreign visitor spending in the city increased by 18%. Cape Town now advances to the World Travel Awards Grand Final later this year to compete against regional winners from across the world. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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“Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them.” This is a quote by Frank Herbert, Dune. With the constant and rapid speeds of technology improving and our wants and desires being met at an astonishing pace, one wonders what price we'll pay for all this seamless convenience available at the push of a button. However, there has been great breakthroughs in these innovations, cell phone apps have allowed us to have easy and limitless access to transport, groceries, work meetings, interviews and event potential dates, despite how far we are. As a child, I remember many mornings seeing my grandmothers travel great distances in the early
dark winter mornings to reach the taxi rank to do all her shopping in town, while I watched them leave from a foggy window. Then in the late afternoons I'd rush to help my grandmothers limping and bearing their heavy grocery bags as they'd walk toward the house. Today, an Uber can drop you right at the front of your doorstep. These transport conveniences and measures, are inventions I wish my grandparents could enjoy during their lifetime as they didn't have a drivers license and mainly counted on the main basic forms of public transport. However, this is not negating the fact that many passengers have also been held hostage, robbed or scammed by criminals posing as taxi drivers and one has to keep the elders mindful to stay vigilant and beware spam calls where people are posing to provide friendly help. Its frightening to see how many senior citizens are falling into the trap of believing artificially generated content which includes songs
by fake AI artists. Often I'd have to tell my family that they are not listening to a real person and see their shock at this discovery. This also shows how far technology has transitioned and become interconnected into our personal lives. The old and young are more glued to their cellphones than ever, especially those who work remotely. Our time spent staring at a screen, editing videos, watching tutorials and doom-scrolling for funny videos on TikTok and Instagram have become quite alarming as it's clear to see how addictive it is to have your algorithm feed you content you wish to see. Every scroll to the next video feels like a reward that suits your wants, desires or beliefs, but this loop can hold you hostage to seeing your ego stroked and your ideas validated depending on the nature of your likes, reposts and views. Once you've watched a TikTok on a classic movie, your feed will now make sure you see a similar one as it seems you have an interest in
this genre. It’s a subtle but pernicious formula of advertising. Your "attention" becomes the means of generating more potential customers, subscribers and profit. This abundance of convenience has made us as sloppy as the AI content we're prone to seeing. Our overstimulated eyes are becoming numb amidst all our work deadlines and schedules we balance. Our concern has become obsessed with the output, while the process is becoming seen as laborious and boring, but as research shows, the overuse of AI is producing an alarming amount of mistakes and plagiarism as well, as information is scrapped and sourced without impunity and hardly any ethics involved. The fear of being left behind in the age of AI are causing people to lose their individuality for the sake of profit and to become robotic and unimaginative as the Chatbots become their voice, and artificial mimicry.
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Speaking to People’s Post Ridauw-Oosthuizen said he hopes the park will become a beacon of safety and protection for the youth of Ocean View. “Emaan’s birthday is just around the corner on the ninth of September which is always a very emotional month for us. We could see God had a big part to play in this event. Sometimes I’m lost for words.” Ridauw-Oosthuizen said the park should serve as a reminder for the community that the youth should be able to play freely without fear of gang violence. “We should focus on the future of our children as there are kids that use the park every day. It’s like the mayor said, this park should show us how important and valuable life is and how inconsiderate it was that Emma’s life was taken.” According to Ridauw-Oosthuizen the area was revamped and refurbished from its unkempt state as there were lots of litter laying on the grass. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis led the renaming ceremony alongside Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews, who chairs the City’s Renaming Committee, and Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham. The unveiling of the new park signage included tree-planting, wall artwork and refurbished play equipment such as a seesaw, roundabout and hopscotch. Emaan’s grandfather, Ronald Solomons, said the memorial unveiling was a reminder of the future his granddaughter could have had. “It makes me so sad to think where my grandchild could have been today. She had a dream to either become a make-up artist or a hairdresser one day as she loved playing with lipstick and would always do the make up of her cousins and her dolls. It’s such a great loss and children are very important and they are the future. Our parents also have a big part to play to keep our kids safe,” he said. Hill-Lewis said: “Little Emaan’s story is a heart-breaking one, but I was always struck by the warmth and humanity of her family. May this park’s new name, art, trees, and refurbished play equipment be an enduring source of civic pride for this community. The City will keep working for safer streets, and keep pushing to be ever stronger partners with the police in the fight against gang and gun crime.” Andrews said the city proudly supports the renaming of the park as a symbol of hope for local families. “May the tragedy of Emaan’s story in the future be associated with the resilience of local families to keep striving for a better tomorrow,” said Andrews. Higham said the City looked forward to continued partnerships with the Ocean View community to protect and care for this shared public space. “The goal is for our parks to support recreation, environmental conservation, and social wellbeing. Through continued investment and community partnerships, we can ensure these valued public spaces remain safe, accessible and enjoyable for all residents,” she concluded.
A tree was also planted to celebrate the life of the late Emaan Solomons. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Fish Hoek High honours legacy F
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ish Hoek High School celebrated its highly anticipated Founders Day on Friday 4 September. The milestone event served as an open invitation to all past learners, affectionately known as the “Reds,” to return to their alma mater.
The school first opened its doors in January 1954. The event featured a special Founders Day Assembly alongside an exclusive campus tour to view some of major infrastructure changes on campus. The celebrations kicked off at 13:00 with the formal assembly, and visitors arriving a few minutes early to secure seating. Following the ceremony, returning alumni had the opportunity to tour the school’s new, state-of-the-art Aquatic Centre and Clubhouse. As the worldclass facility is under construction, space for the physical walk-through remained strictly limited. Fish Hoek High School principal Steven Joubert highlighted the profound emotional and historic significance that Founders Day carried for the institution. He said the annual occasion was a vital moment to honour and celebrate the school’s founding vision, rich history, and collective achievements that had shaped the school into a leading co-educational institution in the Southern Suburbs. By bringing alumni back onto campus, the school aimed to bridge its deep historical legacy directly with its ongoing forward momentum. He said having former students interact with current learners provided the student body with living proof of what a solid Fish Hoek High education could lead to. A key highlight of the event was the sneak peek at the new Aquatic Centre and Clubhouse. According to Joubert, once the world-class facility was fully completed, it would provide learners with a distinct competitive advantage in both swimming and water polo. The infra-
Fish Hoek High School celebrated its Founders Day on Friday 4 September. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
structure was designed to support a year-round, intensive aquatic programme specifically intended to establish the school as a leader in Western Cape aquatics. The benefits of the multi-million rand development were also set to extend far beyond the school gates. The principal confirmed that the facility was destined to serve as a vital local hub for grassroots aquatic development. It was planned to offer youth from the broader Fish Hoek community access to essential learn-toswim initiatives, formal water safety training, and top-tier facilities capable of hosting regional sporting events. The school management was working on expanding its global alumni network. Plans were underway to launch dedicated alumni events and fresh digital platforms. He encouraged all former learners to walk the familiar corridors once more, reconnect with old classmates, meet the next generation of leaders, and witness firsthand how the famous “Reds” spirit remained stronger than ever. “No matter how many years have passed, Fish Hoek High School will always be your home.” Organisers requested that past pupils send an email to marketing@fishhoekhs.com to secure a place for a tour.
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Hanekom takes national stage E
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va Hanekom (11) is fast becoming one of the Southern Peninsula’s brightest sporting stars, earning a coveted spot to represent Western Province (WP) at the Athletics South Africa Club National Championship held in Pretoria on Saturday 5 September.
The excitement for her national debut reached a peak recently at the Green Point Athletics Track during the official WP Athletics Cross Country team meeting and kit handover, said her proud father, André Hanekom. WINNING STREAK
“It was a special occasion, with Brian Records and Tobias Philander sharing inspiring messages about the honour and pride of wearing the blue and white at nationals,” he said. Her hard work culminated in a dominant streak this season, during which she won all seven races in the 2026 WP Athletics Cross-Country Club League to secure the u-12 Girls Club league title. Running is in Hanekom’s blood, following in the footsteps of her great aunt, Hillary Benha who was a WP middle-distance runners, says Hanekom. RUNNING ROOTS
Eva began competitive training at the age of nine, noting, “I have always loved sport, especially running, since I was little.” Her versatility extends across multiple disciplines. She also plays first-team hockey, mountain bikes and swims. Her demanding weekly routine includes early
The Surfing culture in Muizenberg is a historic love affair that has blossomed over the years.
Eva Hanekom (11) is fast becoming one of the Southern Peninsula’s brightest sporting stars. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
RUNNING IS IN YOUNG EVA HANEKOM’S FAMILY TRADITION Tuesday and Thursday morning squad sessions, Wednesday evening club time-trials, and Friday morning cross-country runs from school to the beach.On Saturday 28 February, she won a bronze medal in the 1200m at the WP Athletics Championships in Blue Downs, earning her WP Schools Athletics colours. Hanekom expressed his gratitude to everyone who continues to support her journey. “Thank you to her coaches, teachers, teammates, friends and everyone who continues to support and encourage her along the way “.
Muizenberg’s surfing story comes alive in heritage expo Residents and avid surfers can look forward to unearthing Muizenberg's rich history and fascination with surfing this month. To celebrate the area's historic love affair with surfing, Muizenberg Heritage will display a draft copy of their upcoming exhibition, titled Surfing – a living Muizenberg Heritage, at the historic Het Posthuys Museum on Main Road on Saturday 19 September. The preview aims to encourage community dialogue and gather local feedback before the final launch. The extensive exhibition has been researched and curated by Muizenberg Heritage chair, Brett McDougall. Sue Stewart, Muizenberg Heritage volunteer, said: "Heather Price was the first surfer to be photographed riding a wave in Muizenberg in 1919. The sport soon became one of Muizenberg’s principal attractions and even well-known authors such as George Bernard Shaw and Agatha Christie visited, with Shaw remarking, 'Surfing looks perfectly easy – but isn’t. You’re either vigorously cursing or idiotically pleased with yourself '," said Steward. By the 1930s, Muizenberg was South Africa’s premier holiday destination, nick-named "the Brighton of South Africa". "The growing number of surfers at Muizenberg however gradually led to conflict with the holidaymakers. Collisions between stray surf boards and swimmers attracted attention and surfers began to be regarded as a severe threat to public safety. In 1964 the Cape Town City Council passed a total ban on surfing in Muizenberg from Surfer’s
Corner to the pavilion," Stewart added. She explained that the surf-scene was also affected by apartheid laws and beaches were strictly segregated, under laws like the Reservation of Separate Amenities Act of 1953, where prime coastal areas were reserved for Whites; while vastly inferior and dangerous beaches were allocated to Coloured, Indian and Black population groups. The 1960s saw South Africa’s first recorded black surfers take to the waves. Ahmed Collier started surfing at Nine Miles beach, east of Muizenberg – the only beach where “surfers of colour” could surf. "Today Muizenberg beach provides recreational pleasure to all South Africans and a number of surf clubs, surfing schools and organisations ensure surfing is available to everyone. “Surfers Corner hosts several prominent annual surf competitions that highlight not only local talent but women’s surfing and community development. Beachfront Surf shops and restaurants thrive and Muizenberg’s oldest surf shop, The Corner Surf Shop, founded by surfing enthusiast Peter Wright in 1971, still stands on the corner of Main and York Road," Stewart said. Visitors are asked to provide input on what additional information they think should be included and share photos, artefacts or stories. Stewart said they hope to turn this temporary exhibition into a permanent feature. For more information email info@muizenbergheritage.com
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Historic Muizenberg surf photographs taken from across the 120 years of surfing at Surfers Corner will be shown in the Surfing – a living Muizenberg Heritage exhibition opening at Het Posthuys this month. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
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Protest against baboon caging A
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pproximately 100 protesters gathered in Kogelfontein, Redhill Road near Scarborough opposing the caging of two baboon troops on Sunday 30 August and Sunday 6 September.
Earlier this year, People's Post reported that the planning and development of the proposed sanctuary for two baboon troops in the Southern Peninsula was underway, the City confirmed (“Baboon sanctuary plan”, People’s Post, 20 January 2026). Last year, the Cape Peninsula Baboon Action Plan for relocating the primates was approved by the City, South African National Parks (SANParks), and CapeNature. The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) is responsible for developing and implementing a baboon management programme in the Cape Peninsula and comprises three authorities: CapeNature, SANParks and the City. In January this year, CPBMJTT confirmed that it has approved the intention to capture and relocate two baboon troops to a purpose-built sanctuary, said the City’s manager of coastal environmental management, Gregg Oelofse. “Planning and site preparation for the trial enclosure at Kogelfontein are actively moving forward under environmental guidelines. Relocations are executed as whole-troop operations to preserve social cohesion, paired with perimeter fencing to keep troops safe from urban hazards,” CPBMJTT said previously. Baboon troop relocations that include the Waterfall and Seaforth troops in Simon’s Town are governed by the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Action Plan. People's Post spoke to Dr David Gaynor, a conservation biologist and primatologist, who holds a PhD in baboon foraging ecology to get his input on the issue of baboon fencing. "I cannot speak to the authorities’ motives; I can only
Over a hundred protesters gathered in Kogelfontein, Redhill Road near Scarborough opposing the caging of two baboon troops and advocating for the wellbeing and safety of the troops on Sunday 30 August.
‘HARD BOUNDARIES’ SUCH AS BABOON-PROOF FENCES TO KEEP BABOONS OUT OF URBAN AREAS speak to the reasons they gave me. They argued that a complete fence around every urban, Navy and other developed area accessed by Waterfall and Seaforth would be 16–18 km long, cost R35–40 million, require gates and continued ranger management, and might displace the troops towards Harbour Bay, Glencairn, Scarborough or Misty Cliffs," he said. However, this was not the proposal he put to them, he adds. "I proposed a targeted, privately funded fence along the Simon’s Town residential edge. It would exclude only 52,9 ha from Waterfall's 736,1 ha range — about 7,2% — while physically separating the baboons from the principal conflict area. The donor was prepared to carry the capital risk. “What I find difficult to reconcile is that the Action Plan itself says authorities will use 'hard boundaries' such as baboon-proof fences to keep baboons out of urban areas, and for Slangkop it goes further: 'Fencing is essential to prevent a need for the removal of this troop.' My question is therefore very simple: why not test a reversible, privately funded physical barrier before making the irreversible decision to put two wild troops into permanent captivity?” In response to People’s Post queries CPBMJTT confirmed that fencing in this area was “fully and objectively assessed” before the removal of the two troops was included in the Action Plan. "Importantly: should the Waterfall and Seaforth troops be excluded by a fence, they will not have access to suitable low-lying habitat and will be forced to forage at high altitude in what is predominantly sandstone fynbos.
PHOTO: GARY VAN WYK
Research in the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park on free-ranging baboons (i.e., not managed) revealed that baboons seldom foraged in this habitat type, and commute through it to forage on strandveld vegetation on either coastline (*Lewis 2015)," the CPBMJTT said. The estimated cost of a fence that would exclude the two troops from Simons Town, the SA Navy areas and associated suburbs of Murdock Valley would exceed R30 million, the CPBMJTT added. "Therefore, the best possible alternative that is in the best interest of the welfare of the Seaforth and Waterfall troops and to reduce the very high levels of human wildlife conflict in Simon’s Town is to move the troops to a purpose-built urban wildlife centre where they can live out their lives, without the risk of being injured or killed, and the risk of disease as a result of them having access to human-derived food that has a severe impact on their health. The only other alternative was culling which was not desirable," the CPBMJTT said. Gaynor says he does not object to "properly conceived baboon sanctuaries" as they can play an important role in conservation."It can care for animals that are injured, disabled or genuinely unable to survive in the wild. It can temporarily hold baboons while they recover, while a conflict situation is resolved.
“So my objection is not to sanctuaries — I strongly support a genuine baboon conservation sanctuary. I would like to see Kogelfontein developed into precisely that: a facility for injured and non-releasable animals, temporary rehabilitation and holding, research and trials of better conflict-management methods, conservation education, and, where feasible, preparation for release back into the wild," he adds. Gaynor says he objects to calling the permanent capture, sterilisation and reproductive extinction of two viable wild troops "a conservation measure." Ward 61 Councillor Simon Liell-Cock said he does not “feel qualified” to comment on the issue as he is not a “primatologist or wildlife expert”. "I always defer to the recommendations of experts who have dedicated their lives to the conservation of the environment. In this case SANParks and Cape Nature are the mandated authorities responsible for the constitutional requirement for the protection of the environment and, together with the City, manage the baboons via the Joint Task Team," he said. Liell-Cock said after decades of conflict between residents and baboon rights activists, “everything possible” has been done to ensure that the sanctuary will provide the two urban troops in Simon’s Town with a vastly improved quality of life, he added.
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City seeks burial input
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he City of Cape Town is calling on residents, funeral undertakers, community organisations, religious bodies and other stakeholders to comment on the draft Burial, Cremation and Cemeteries Management Policy, which is open for public comment until Monday 5 October. Cape Town's growing population, shortage of available cemetery space and ageing infrastructure is placing increasing pressure on existing burial facilities, the City said. The draft policy seeks to address these challenges by supporting the sustainable and efficient use of available cemetery space, planning for future capacity and improving service delivery. It sets out a modern and integrated framework for managing these essential services in a way that is dignified, accessible, culturally sensitive and environmentally responsible, while responding to the changing needs of Cape Town's communities. In addition, the policy seeks to strengthen the management and protection of City cemeteries and crematoria, including addressing challenges such as vandalism, theft and trespassing. It also responds to a range of current and emerging challenges, including the need for improved public information on burial and cremation options, stronger information management and record-keeping systems, clearer regulation and oversight of funeral undertakers, equitable access to City-assisted burial and cremation services, and more sustainable use of available cemetery space. SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS
A key focus of the draft policy is supporting access for vulnerable residents to dignified burial or cremation services when they cannot afford funeral costs. "Death and memorialisation are deeply
The City is inviting public comment on its draft burial, cremation and cemeteries management policy until Monday 5 October.
ADDRESSING CHALLENGES SUCH AS VANDALISM, THEFT AND TRESPASSING personal. They are tied to faith, family traditions, culture and finances, which is why the City cannot finalise this policy without hearing from residents and stakeholders,” said Francine Higham, Mayco member for community services and health. "This draft policy is about dignity, clarity and care. It looks at how we manage limited cemetery space, how we support vulnerable families, how we protect cemetery spaces, and how we make sure residents understand the options available to them. "I encourage residents, community organisations, faith leaders, funeral undertakers and all interested stakeholders to read the draft policy and share their comments. Every submission will help us shape a policy that honours our loved ones with dignity and supports the fami-
lies they leave behind," said Higham. ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE OPTIONS
The draft policy also considers a broader approach of burial and cremation practices, including environmentally responsible and alternative options where permitted by law. This includes consideration of options such as green burials, cremation and vertical burials, as part of the City's response to growing pressure on available cemetery space. The draft policy aims to balance the need to manage limited cemetery space and municipal resources while ensuring that burial and cremation services remain dignified, accessible and culturally sensitive. HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS
Residents, community organisations, funeral undertakers and others are encouraged to review the draft policy and submit their comments. To comment visit www.capetown.gov.za or e-mail Public.Participation@capetown.gov.za
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WC teacher scam exposed The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is warning new, unemployed and substitute teachers about a recruitment scam in which fraudsters pose as school principals or district officials and demand payment for non-existent teaching posts. The department first issued an alert in December last year but says several schools have recently reported further incidents involving fraudulent WhatsApp messages. The messages typically claim that a permanent teaching post has become available at a particular school and that the recipient has been identified as the preferred candidate. To make the messages appear legitimate, scammers may use the name and photograph of an actual school principal or district official. The messages ultimately request a “once-off fee” of about R2 800, allegedly required to authorise an appointment letter at district offices. Banking details are provided for payment. The WCED said some teachers have already fallen victim to the scam, arriving at schools after paying the so-called authorisation fee, only to discover that no such post exists. Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the department, said the scam has caused significant distress to affected teachers and could damage the reputations of schools, principals and district officials whose identities are being misused. Hammond has urged anyone affected to report the matter to the police for investigation. The department has also reminded teachers that permanent teaching posts are advertised only through its Directorate: Recruitment and Selection, while the official E-Recruitment System is used to advertise and apply for vacancies. The WCED emphasised that no payment is required for any job application or appointment within the department.
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Yaqeen Ahmed from Fairways, a product of Wynberg Boys High and player at Hamediehs Rugby Club in Athlone, is now the talking point after he broke the record of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who was the youngest before him. He is described as cool, calm and collected, not phased by the big names in the All Blacks. He was in the pivotal position for the Stormers
in the first match of the Greatest Rivalry Tour on Friday 7 August to showcase his talent. His debut is not the only interesting fact of the encounter. His captain, Ruhan Nel, also made his debut against the All Blacks at 35-years-old, faced the Haka for the first time, and played alongside Deon Fourie (39) who captained the Springboks when they beat the All Blacks in the 2023 World Cup final in France. All eyes were on Ahmed's combination with Imad Khan (scrumhalf) from Crawford as the pairing for the first time but was cut short when Khan left the field early in the match due to a knee injury. He was replaced by veteran Dewaldt Duvenhage, who also broke his arm during the match. "Many of us will never have the opportunity again to play the All Blacks and this was indeed a special moment in my life. To sing your national anthem after the NZ anthem was emotional and I decided not to sing along because I was afraid I would cry. I've played against NZ
I decided not to sing because I was afraid I would cry Yaqeen Ahmed
on the 7s circuit, but it is not as emotional as facing the Haka in front of family, friends and ardent Stormers fans," Nel says. The preparation for the clash was only three weeks long as it is now the pre-season for the United Rugby Cup. His advice to the team when preparing for the match was that they must not be in awe of the All Blacks, but make a mind shift that this is another match only on a higher level, and embrace the experience. "I told my team mates you cannot run onto the field to think you can just go through the mo-
tions. We want to show the world that we can go toe-to-toe with them and for 60 minutes we had them on the ropes. They could only pull away in the last 20 minutes to secure the win, but I am proud of each player in the team, especially the youngsters, who will have more chances to play international teams, long after the seasoned players hung up their togs," he says. Valuable lessons were learnt and the All Blacks visited the change room after the match, to share a beer. Barrett and Ahmed exchanged jerseys, a moment Ahmed will never forget. During the Junior World Cup in Georgia Ahmed played a pivotal role for the Baby Boks in securing the title back-to-back and he is the player to watch in the future. The dilemma Ahmed will face if he becomes a Bok is which jersey his dad, Loudien, will wear, as his father is an All Black supporter. His dad played scrumhalf for Hamediehs and represented the WP Disa team in his playing days.