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Victory for ﬁred teacher KEANAN HARMSE KEANAN.HARMSE@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

fter being embroiled in a ﬁve-year legal dispute with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), Wesley Neumann has been vindicated after the Labour Court ordered his retrospective reinstatement as principal of Heathﬁeld High School.

Wesley Neumann seen celebrating his vindication with his mother, Marilyn Neumann at the Oude Molen Eco Village in Pinelands on Sunday 11 January. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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The ruling was handed down by Acting Judge Coen de Kock on Monday 5 January, paving way for Newmann’s reinstatement. Neumann was dismissed in October 2021 for misconduct and insubordination after he allegedly refused to allow children back to school during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The Special Action Committee – Education (SAC-E) - a lobby group focussing on education issues described the court’s decision as a triumph for “justice, fairness, and due process” in the education system. In a statement, the committee said the case had consistently been about “political and personal persecution” rather than professional competence, citing interference from former education officials. SAC-E also commended Neumann’s legal representative, Vernon Seymour, for his dedication during the court battles. “The Labour Court’s judgment vindicates this position and confirms that the actions taken against Mr Neumann could not withstand legal scrutiny. We extend our deepest commendation to Mr Neumann and his family, who endured immense sacrifice, uncertainty, and hardship throughout this ordeal,” the committee stated.

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Wesley Neumann reinstated as principal of Heathfield High COMMUNITY SUPPORT RECOGNISED SAC-E acknowledged the Heathfield High School community and broader public for their “solidarity and courage” in supporting Neumann. The Good Party, which employed Neumann as a PR councillor during his legal fight, maintained from the beginning that the actions against him were politically motivated and unjust. “This case stands as a damning indictment of the WCED and the political leadership that chose to pursue a personal and losing legal battle at enormous cost to the public,” the Good Party shared in their statement. The Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU) has also welcomed the decision. “COSATU has maintained that Mr. Neumann’s actions in 2020 were driven by a profound commitment to the health and safety of his (learners), staff, and School Community, not misconduct,” COSATU wrote said in a media release issued on Tuesday 6 January. Commenting on the ruling, Seymour said he was relived after the five-year court battle ended in their favour. People’s Post tried contacting Neumann but we could not get a response before going to print. “He told me after hearing the news, he took his wife and children and Mom went to visit his late father’s grave. His late father (Donald Neumann), also a teacher, passed on recently, was one of his strongest supporters. TO PAGE 5

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PEOPLE’SPOST | GrassyPark|Retreat Tuesday, 13 January 2026

City clinic ops normal A

s the festive season winds down, City Health reports that public clinics across Mowbray, Wynberg and Hout Bay are operating at normal capacity, with no unexpected patient surges since the start of the year.

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Patient volumes have remained stable, despite many residents travelling over the holidays. Clinics have been staﬀed according to regular weekday schedules, closing only on public holidays and weekends. Chronic patients are also supported, with the chronic dispensing unit providing up to four months’ medication to those with valid prescriptions. Francine Higham, Mayco member for community services and health, said: “City clinics are fully operational, and we encourage parents to ensure that their children’s vaccinations are up to date as they return to school. This protects both the child and the wider community from preventable diseases.” City Health also warns caregivers to remain vigilant during surge season, when cases of diarrhoea and pneumonia tend to rise. Children up to ﬁve years should receive vitamin A and deworming every six months, and all children must follow the national vaccination schedule, which protects against diseases such as polio, measles, and tuberculosis. Parents and caregivers are advised to visit clinics for missed vaccinations and to bring the

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MAINTAINING GOOD HYGIENE, CLEAN WATER, AND SAFE FOOD IS CRUCIAL child’s Road to Health booklet, birth certiﬁcate, and their ID. Clinics can issue a copy of the booklet if it is lost.

“Prevention and early intervention are key,” said City Health. “Caregivers should monitor children for dehydration, rapid breathing, or unusual lethargy and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms appear. Maintaining good hygiene, clean water, and safe food is crucial.” Residents can book clinic visits online via City Health’s appointment portal: https://healthcareappointments.capetown.gov.za.

City’s beach safety drive yields positive results A staggering 101 780 children were registered in the City of Cape Town’s Identikidz Programme at participating beaches over the peak festive season – a 13,5% increase compared to the previous year. According to the City, 89 689 children were registered during the same period last year. And a total of 227 children were lost and reunited with their families, while ﬁve were handed over to the Department of Social Development (DSD) in the province as their caregivers were not located by the end of the beach day. This is signiﬁcantly lower compared to last year when 256 reunions were made and 11 handovers to DSD. The programme is implemented at 15 of Cape Town’s busiest beaches over the festive season,

as well as Maiden’s Cove on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and concludes on Sunday 18 January. Since October, there have been 23 non-fatal drownings at local beaches, each of which could have ended in tragedy if lifeguards had not rescued the victims. Five fatal drownings – three of which were bathing-related and two others which are the subject of police investigations – were recorded. All but three of the 23 non-fatal drowning incidents occurred along the False Bay coast, including four at Clovelly, four at Strand, and three at Fish Hoek. More than half of the incidents involved children between the ages of six and 17. “The statistics are a stark reminder that while

our coastline is a wonderful attraction over summer, it needs to be approached with care and consideration. I want to commend each and every person who has had a hand in our festive season operations, from staﬀ members to beachgoers and parents. Your support of our drowning prevention and child safety initiatives is a key reason why we have experienced one of our safest seasons yet. “That said, summer is not over – in fact, we are expecting another bumper beach weekend as the holiday season winds down, so I encourage and remind everyone to continue keeping safety top of mind, and to use the resources that we have made available in support of public safety,” said Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham.

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As 2026 brings a new dawn that descends upon our weary eyes and we reluctantly return to our offices like zombies and respond to the piles of emails that await us, I find our “holiday hangovers” are the perfect time for reflection. Often fear and uncertainty seem to grip our conscience as we wonder what a new year holds for us, despite the optimism and new list of goals we’re excited to accomplish before December this year. The birth of a new year is a wonderful time to shed some skin and meditate on the life and company we kept the previous year, now we contemplate whether our personal choices and career sacrifices impacted our mental and physical well-being positively or negatively. The first week of January also sparks our determination to carve out the best versions of ourselves. December and January are also known to record a rapid surge in gym memberships. Now we’re so eager to abandon unhealthy diets, spring clean, dissolve toxic friendships or relationships or paranoid and stressful ways of thinking where we obsess over every situa-

tion that could go wrong. As the classic adage says: “new year new me”, it’s a powerful mantra pushing us in the right direction, but it’s also an important reminder that our current career, weight, car or apartment is still a blessing we shouldn’t take for granted despite our lofty ambitions. We all want economic freedom, job security, generational wealth and the “perfect summer body”, whilst overlooking the present time and our health and how many goals we’ve achieved in the past years. They say comparison is the thief of joy and in this golden age of social media it’s easy to feel exhausted at the breakneck speed global news is being spread every minute and our school friends purchasing new homes or getting married. We can often wonder whether we are wasting our precious time by not pursuing new qualifications to further our careers that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly moulding and reshaping with every day’s upgrades. We may also have regrets for not achieving our personal goals last year despite the unpredictability of life where one may have to fork out a few thousand to fix an issue with the car and postpone a passion project or novel we were writing. And yet, despite the heavy weight of all these dreams that could become

quite burdensome, I ﬁnd that the eery silence that follows the end of another festive season leaves such a poignant and powerful presence in our homes than our own calendar planning and neurotic worries for 2026. Where once we saw a boat load of friends and family streaming in our homes or organising weekends away and road trips, now we’ll return to the cold quiet of our normal nine-to-four work schedules and perhaps only see each other for birthdays or funerals. We’ll view each other from afar, liking photos or commenting on Instagram stories without really making plans to chat or gather for a get together. Those evergreen carols that blanketed the nation and echoed in our homes, on radios and in the malls have softly hushed and disappeared like morning mist. All the decorations, trimmings, snow sprayed windows are being wiped clean and hundreds of Christmas trees are being chucked back into the dusty garage as if people can’t bear the sight or memory of a precious time with family and friends. Some may call the carols and the fever of the festive season an irritating cliche, a money-making scam like the Grinch. Yet despite how old and wise I get with each year, it still evokes an innocence I’ll clutch onto and cherish, those childhood memories

burn like embers every time I hear Michael Buble’s Christmas covers or Boney M’s “Feliz Navidad”. Now the malls are redecorated with Back-to-School adverts and mannequins in black and white school uniforms are a reminder of the return to structure, discipline and hard work and sacrifice. Now we hear discussions that our twoor three-week vacations ended so swiftly, and we wish we could’ve returned later to work. I think it’s in indication that our lives have sped up dramatically and will show no sign of slowing down this year. I think this fatigue or holiday hangover feels more intense once we realise how rare it is to sit with our family and friends and enjoy a packed feast, crack some jokes and catch up. These moments become golden memories that warm us at our cubicles or traffic jams once reality hits and we remember the laughs, the hugs and love we felt, the precious company we had with loved ones. These memories will reignite our bones and always sustain and humble us no matter how far we are from our personal goals. We’ve survived deadly roads, we’ve witnessed racing between the lanes on freeways, our lives are as fragile as daffodils in the wind. So may we enjoy our days with gratitude and work hard on returning to that family table where another feast with friends awaits us.

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PEOPLE’SPOST | GrassyPark|Retreat Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Expansion ignites health fears KEANAN HARMSE

CEMETRIES TAKING NEW BURIALS ARE KLIP ROAD, WELMOED AND ATLANTIS

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he future and possible expansion of the Klip Road Cemetery in Grassy Park may require additional studies the City of Cape Town has conﬁrmed.

The public participation process (PPP) for the Klip Road Cemetery expansion closed on Monday 15 December, with the City’s recreation and parks department confirming that no approval has yet been granted for the development. Community comments from the process will now be collated and responded to by consultants before submission to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Planning Development (DEA&DP) for final approval. The timeline for submission is anticipated to be March but is subject to the comments received, which may require additional studies. The City says it will only be able to determine a way forward once the above process has concluded. CRITICAL BURIAL SPACE SHORTAGE

Some residents vented their frustration and wished the City of Cape Town could communicate more consistently and effectively as to when the community meetings were being held throughout the year.

The proposed five-hectare extension along Klip and Victoria roads and Prince George Drive in Grassy Park comes as the City faces an acute shortage of burial space across its 40 cemeteries. Siraaj Slamang, Head of Cemetery Planning and Transaction at the City, revealed the stark reality at a community meeting on Thursday 11 December last year (“Meeting to discuss GP cemetery”, People’s Post, 16 December 2025). “We’ve got 40 cemeteries in the City of Cape Town, most of which are completely full. The ones that are actually taking new burials are Klip Road and Welmoed in Eerste River, and Atlantis,” Slamang said at the time. Currently, Klip Road Cemetery handles approximately 60 to 70 burials weekly, mostly on Saturdays, creating significant congestion in the area, Slamang added. COMMUNITY CONCERNS RAISED Around 20 residents attended the meeting on Thursday 11 December at Isaac Jacobs Hall, facilitated by Ward 65 councillor Donovan Nelson and Slamang, to voice concerns about the expansion’s impact on Grassy Park and surrounding areas including Lotus River, Parkwood, Ottery, Lavender Hill, Steenberg, and Retreat. The Gilray site has been excluded as part of the expansion due to a high water table. Residents raised several pressing issues during the consultation process. Traffic congestion on Klip Road, particularly on Saturdays when multiple funerals coincide with shopping activities, topped the list of concerns.

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People’s Post spoke with member of the Gilray Save Committee (GSC), Terence Klassen, who expressed some grievances regarding the latest developments. “My concern was for the underground water contamination. Already there is a high cyanide and fat content in the underground water as was measured in 2008 as a result of the decaying bodies in the existing cemetery. This situation will worsen with the extension of the cemetery, especially now that many more people are having their own vegetable gardens. We will probably only see the impact on people’s health much later and it will then be connected

to the contaminated water,” he said. He says the City needs to have the underground water tested by a totally independent assessor so that the results reported will be believable. “We need the law enforcement, traffic control officers here to speak on the sequencing/control of the number of funerals per day/Saturday/the impact on the water quality etc, these role-players were not available to answer pertinent questions raised at the meeting. The recommendation from the community was that these officials must be present to answer specific questions,” he added.

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he Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO) is urgently calling on pet owners to take advantage of heavily discounted vaccinations as a preventable disease continues to claim the lives of dogs across Cape Town communities. Since Thursday 10 December, ARO has been running a festive vaccination special, offering life-saving vaccinations for just R60 – a significant reduction from the normal price of R180. Each vaccination also comes with a free 1,5kg bag of dog food. ARO, originally known as the Voluntary Animal Rescue Organisation (VAR), was established in 1986 to combat the neglect and abuse of animals in the Old Crossroads area. In the final quarter of last year alone, ARO treated 97 parvovirus cases – and these represent only the dogs that made it to the hospital for treatment. “Parvo is a fast-acting, devastating disease with low chances of survival, and treatment is extremely expensive,” explains Melissa van Wyk, Hospital Manager at ARO. The virus presents an ongoing threat to the community, as it can

ARO ASKS PET OWNERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HEAVILY DISCOUNTED VACCINATIONS survive in soil for up to six months, placing new puppies at constant risk of infection and death. So far, 114 dogs have received vaccinations through the special programme, but ARO aims to reach 500 dogs. “Vaccination is the only reliable protection. Parvo causes severe, often sudden illness and can be rapidly fatal, particularly in puppies. “Treatment can only support the body while it ﬁghts the virus — there is no cure. By vaccinating your dog, you are not only protecting your own pet, but also helping to break the cycle of infection, reduce suﬀering, and save lives across the entire animal community. We still have vaccines left at this lower price, and we urge people to come forward now,” Van Wyk emphasised. The importance of complete vaccination cannot be overstated. Puppies are particularly vulnerable because their immune systems are still developing, requiring three vaccinations before 16 weeks of age to be fully protected.

ADDRESSING OWNER CONCERNS ARO acknowledges that some pet owners may hesitate due to the compulsory sterilisation requirement, but this exists for animal protection. As a City of Cape Town by-law requiring sterilisation by six months of age, it helps prevent litters being born into active Parvo outbreaks – situations that often end in heartbreak. “Fully vaccinating a dog is the only eﬀective protection against Parvo,” Van Wyk stressed. “Vaccinating and sterilising pets save lives.” With Parvovirus being completely preventable through vaccination, ARO’s message is clear: don’t wait until it’s too late. The combination of discounted pricing and the devastating alternative makes this campaign crucial for pet owners. Contact ARO at 021 396 5511, 078 777 0406, or email aro@animalrescue.org.za to book appointments while discounted vaccines remain available. For more information about ARO, visit their website at https://www. animalrescue.org.za

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First 22 families move into new homes in Edward Avenue Two suspects were arrested after a dangerous pursuit through Steenberg that ended when their vehicle crashed on New Year’s Day after which police recovered an illegal ﬁrearm with ammunition. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Two men appear in court on attempted murder charges Two suspects appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 January facing multiple serious charges, including attempted murder, following a dramatic high-speed chase and shootout with police on New Year’s Day. The men, aged 34 and 43, were arrested after a dangerous pursuit through Steenberg that ended when their vehicle crashed and police recovered an illegal ﬁrearm with ammunition. Members of the Steenberg Crime Prevention Unit followed up information about a suspicious looking Toyota Etios in Tango Crescent, Steenberg, and pursued it.

The vehicle was spotted but the driver sped off, said police spokesperson Sgt Wesley Twigg. “A high-speed chase ensued and one of the occupants of the vehicle fired shots at the police who were in pursuit. The Toyota Etios came to a standstill in Joe Marks Boulevard after the driver lost control over the vehicle,” he said. The suspects were apprehended after a 9mm pistol with 13 rounds of ammunition was found in the vehicle. The suspects were charged with attempted murder, illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.

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The City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate handed over the first 22 homes to beneficiaries at the Edward Avenue Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing project in Ottery on Thursday 18 December last year. The handover represents the first phase of occupation at the site, which comprises a total of 124 housing units. Construction is expected to be completed by June this year, subject to favourable construction conditions. Mayco member for human settlements Carl Pophaim acknowledged that the project faced substantial obstacles during construction. The development experienced delays linked to gang violence, extortion and other criminal activity, which seriously affected the safety of construction teams on site. “This handover marks a significant step forward for the Edward Avenue project and the families who are now able to move into their homes,” Pophaim said. “The project experienced delays linked to gang violence, extortion and criminal activity, which affected the safety of teams on site.” In response to these security challenges, the City implemented additional interventions to reduce risks and limit further delays.

Pophaim assured the community that delivery would continue as construction progresses across the site. “We will continue handing over homes to the remaining approved beneficiaries. The City remains committed to completing this project and to advancing housing delivery across the metro,” he stated. The beneficiaries who received keys to their new homes were selected according to the City’s housing allocation policy and housing needs register. The City says this systematic approach prevents queue jumping and ensures that homes go to those who qualify according to South African legislation. Pophaim expressed appreciation for the collaborative effort that made this achievement possible. “We thank the Ottery community, human settlements officials and all project partners for their cooperation in reaching this milestone,” he said. Among the new homeowners celebrating this life-changing moment are Elaine Nolte and Stanley Fortuin, who represent the families finally able to establish stable homes in their community.

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Over 1400 Gr R, 1 and 8 unplaced NAMHLA MONAKALI ith schools opening tomorrow (14 January) over 1 400 learners in the Metro are still awaiting placement for Grades R, 1 and 8, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has conﬁrmed.

As of Monday 15 December, last year, 1 439 learners were still in the placement process in the metro east and south districts. WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said the figure must be viewed in context, as 1 437 late applications were submitted between Monday 1 and 15 December, after schools had officially closed on Tuesday 10 December. She said officials would now intensify engagements with schools as staff return to identify further placement opportunities. “There is and will be some further movement in the system as schools finalise their promotion, progression and enrolment lists, which may provide additional spaces for learners still requiring placement,” Hammond said. The department will also rely on its annual 10-day snap survey to determine final learner numbers and resource needs. Schools submit updated learner data after the first 10 school days, allowing the WCED to assess where additional resources, such as furniture and equipment, are required. The survey is also used to identify schools where further placement opportunities may exist. On staffing, Hammond acknowledged that some vacancies are unavoidable due to ongoing recruitment processes. However, she stressed

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that all classes must have a teacher. “There will always be some level of vacancies. However, all classes must have a teacher. Contract appointments are made against the annual educator establishment to ensure continuous teaching,” she said. She added that school governing bodies are responsible for nominating suitably qualified teachers, either on a permanent or contract basis, depending on the duration of the recruitment process. Regarding learning materials, Hammond said textbook and stationery orders were finalised well in advance. “Textbook orders for the upcoming school year were completed in May last year to ensure delivery to schools by December,” she said. Infrastructure and overcrowding challenges will only be fully determined once the snap survey has been completed. “Growth in the system will be determined after the 10-day snap survey,” Hammond added. For parents still awaiting placement, the uncertainty has caused growing anxiety. Cynthia Carlous, a parent who lives in Hangberg, said she remains unsure where her child will be placed for the new school year. “It is stressful because you want to prepare your child properly, but you do not know which school they will attend,” Carlous said. “You worry about uniforms, transport and whether your child will fall behind while waiting.” Hammond said the lack of clarity has left many parents feeling helpless. “There are processes, but communication is very important. Parents just want to know what is happening and when things will be finalised,” she added.

The WCED urges parents who are still awaiting placement to remain in contact with their district oﬃces, as oﬃcials continue to process late applications and identify newly available spaces.

FROM PAGE 1 “He often came with Mr Neumann, when he had our consultations preparing for the case over the past five years,” Seymour said. Neumann is excited to be returning to school to resume his teaching career, Seymour added. “He is passionate about education and is looking forward to picking up the chalk and returning to the blackboard. Mr Neumann really struggled with the many delays in the process occasioned by WCED’s legal team,” he said. The legal costs of the trial proved to be an expensive endeavor for Neumann, Seymour says. “This was a real struggle for Mr Neumann because litigation is expensive and employers know this and drag cases out. “At one stage, he was selling fish to make ends meet,” he added. WCED CONSIDERS APPEAL WCED media spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said their department notes the Labour Court’s decision to set aside the dismissal of Neumann, and to replace the sanction with a final written warning. “The WCED’s legal counsel is currently reviewing the judgment, and a decision on whether to lodge an appeal will be taken in due course. The Labour Court judgment follows guilty findings against Mr Neumann by an independent presiding officer in 2021 and an Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) ar-

bitrator in 2023. In June 2023, the ELRC arbitrator confirmed that “the sanction of dismissal was appropriate,” she said. Hammond says while the Labour Court overturned some of the previous findings, it upheld one of the charges – namely, that the language used by Neumann in written correspondence to the head of department was disrespectful and amounted to insolence. The acting judge reduced the dismissal to a final written warning. “This is but one aspect of the ruling that is being carefully considered,” she added. Seymour says the WCED has the right to appeal the court judgement. “They have to first seek leave to appeal and convince a judge that another court could come to different conclusions regarding the misconduct allegations. The big lesson of this case is that employers cannot trample on the rights of an employee without consequence. The wheels of justice turn slowly, but they turn,” he added. In conclusion, Hammond states that the WCED remains committed to ensuring that disciplinary processes are applied fairly, consistently, and in the best interests of learners, educators, and the public education system. People’s Post reached out to current Heathfield High School principal, Nadia Aanhuizen for comment but she referred our queries to the WCED.

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1. Nature is still free (and still undefeated) Cape Town’s most excellent flex? The outdoors. Beaches, mountains, tidal pools and nature reserves are all open and spectacular. Pack a picnic and head to Green Point Urban Park, spend a slow afternoon at Muizenberg Beach, or take a family-friendly hike on Signal Hill for views that feel wildly expensive but aren’t. Kirstenbosch isn’t free, but it’s excellent value, especially for full day exploring with kids. 2. Market maths that works Markets are your January secret weapon for eating well, supporting local businesses, and avoiding restaurant-level prices. The Neighbourgoods Market, Blue Bird Garage, Oranjezicht City Farm Market, and smaller community markets around the city offer everything from fresh bread and street food to affordable treats that feel indulgent, without the need for a full sit-down meal. 3. Culture without the splurge Cape Town’s museums and heritage spaces offer powerful, affordable ways to spend a

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Wetland Walk is one of many exciting areas to create fun memories at no cost to the public. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

morning or afternoon. The District Six Museum remains one of the city’s most poignant experiences, while galleries scattered around the CBD and Woodstock are often free to visit. Even a self-guided heritage walk through the city centre can become a fascinating history lesson with no ticket needed. 4. Wine time, but make it budget-conscious Yes, even wine lovers can survive January. Many wine farms offer tastings at prices much lower than you might expect. Split a tasting, share a cheese board, enjoy the views, and suddenly it’s an affordable luxury once more. Keeping kids entertained (without losing your mind) January holidays and bored kids make a risky mix. Fortunately, Cape Town offers choices: Beach days with buckets, nets and snacks (cheap, chaotic, effective). Public parks and play areas such as Greenpoint Urban Park or Maynardville Park. Free events, pop-ups and outdoor activities listed. DIY adventures: nature scavenger hunts, city walks, sunset picnics. “Families don’t need to sit January out,” says Brookes. “Cape Town is built for access, whether it’s free outdoor spaces, affordable attractions or local experiences that put community first. Pocket-friendly tourism isn’t a compromise here; it’s part of how the city works.”

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Children’s play returns to Theatre Arts for short run Theatre Arts in Observatory is starting the year with the highly anticipated Grommels on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January, a shift from the joy of Disney that captivated the patrons for a week in December. This award-winning children’s show starring and directed by Angelique Filter and Robert Hindley as Blougrommel and Geelgrommel transports young minds on an adventure of wonder and magic. Audiences are invited into a world of wonder and imagination. Grommels follows a successful run of Disney. The magic of Disney met the vibrance of South African talent last month as the Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts (SSIPA) oﬃcially launched its Cape Town expansion with a sold-out run of Moana JR at Theatre Arts. Following four years of award-winning success at the National Arts Festival in East London, SSIPA’s arrival in the Mother City marks a new chapter for local youth arts training. The production, which ran for a week from Tuesday 16 to Tuesday 23 December, served as the high-energy launchpad for SSIPA’s prestigious Kids & Teens Programme, now open for enrollment in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Directed and choreographed by the acclaimed Sonwa Sakuba (Saraﬁna!, Buzani Kubawo), the production brought Lin-Manuel Miranda’s iconic score to life through a uniquely South

African lens. Led by breakout stars Chelsea Fyn (Moana) and Sebastian Edridge (Maui), the cast enthralled families with hits like “How Far I’ll Go” and “You’re Welcome”. “Moana JR represents everything SSIPA stands for—empowerment, imagination, and the discovery of self-expression,” says Sakuba. “To see young performers embrace this story of courage as we mark our ﬁrst production in Cape Town is incredibly inspiring.” Tickets: Available at www.theatrearts.co.za

Chelsea Fyn starred as the titular character of Moana Jr. PHOTO: WILLOW JOUBERT.

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WPCA PREMIER LEAGUE: WPCC SHOWS WHOSE BEST Harlan Greig of Claremont Cricket Club sweeps conﬁdently to the leg side during a Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) premier league game played at Avenue De Mist on Saturday 10 January. Keeping a close eye on proceedings is Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC) wicketkeeper Ben Van Der Merwe. Greig scored 43 runs but it was in vain as WPCC won the match by ﬁve wickets. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

SA20 QUALIFIERS FOR THE PLAY-OFFS

MI Cape Town digs deep for victory AVRIL FILLIES

ack-to-back victories over Faf du Plessis’ Joburg Super Kings (Tuesday 7 January and Saturday 10 January) gave defending SA20 champions MI Cape Town the inspiration to try and qualify for the play-oﬀs before the end of the tournament on Sunday 25 January.

After four losses the Capetonians had to dig deep in themselves and players like Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Jason Smith, Nicholas Pooran, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada and Corbin Bosch scored runs or took wickets when it mattered. “The four losses were not how we as defending champions would have liked to start, but we only need one victory to get us on track and to believe again. The win at Newlands against JSK was what we needed and the belief was back. If you recall Sunrisers Eastern Cape also started with four losses before they were crowned the champions,” says Rashid Khan, captain of MI Cape Town. Yesterday (Monday 12 Jan) MI Cape Town played against Pretoria Capitals, the same team who beat neighbours Paarl Royals at Boland Park in Paarl by 21 runs. The result was not available when going to print. Their remaining ﬁxtures are on Friday 16

The Royals are in a better position to make the playoffs than MI Cape Town at the moment January at Newlands against Sunrisers Eastern Cape and again on Sunday at St. Georges Park in the Eastern Cape to wrap up their campaign before the play-offs will be determined. The final will be at Newlands on Sunday 25 January. Paarl Royals still have four matches to play against Durban Super Giants today (13 January) in Paarl, Pretoria Capitals on Thursday 15 January, Durban Super Giants on Saturday 17 January and on Monday 19 January against Joburg Super Kings. Leading run scorers currently in the SA20 from the two franchies in the Western Cape and also contenders for the IPL auction in two months are: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Van der Dussen, Rickelton, Rubin Herman and David Miller. Their focus is now on helping their respective franchises, Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town to win the SA20. MI Cape Town already tasted victory last year when they won, but since the inception of the SA20 three years ago, Paarl Royals only made the play-offs although no-one gave them a chance in the competition. The Royals are in a better position to make the play-offs than MI Cape Town and have to win their remaining matches to be a contender.

PIRATES REMAIN IN THE HUNT Daniel Babier of Ashford Football Club tries to stay on his feet as he drags Shiraaj Davids of Young Pirates to the ground during a SAFA Cape Town Regional Third Division league game played in Heideveld on Sunday 11 January. Pirates made use of the home ground advantage to secure a 4-0 victory and to stay in touch with the league’s log leaders. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

CRUSADERS AND ATHLONE COLLIDE Decklin Pinto, the catcher of Grassy Park Crusaders, runs out Ansaar Bardien of Athlone Athletics Club on home plate during a Cape Town Baseball Federation (CTBF) major league game played at the Vangate Sports Complex on Saturday 10 January. Athlone A’s won the game 9-7. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS