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MUNICIPAL LAND IN STRANDFONTEIN EARMARKED, AWAITS PUBLIC COMMENT

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Public comment is invited on the land’s disposal. Christel House South Africa is proposing to build a second no-fee school. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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he City of Cape Town is inviting public comment on a proposal to sell 5,6 hectares of City-owned land at 80 Seafarer Drive, Strandfontein, Mitchells Plain, to Christel House South Africa (CHSA) for the expansion of its zero-fee high school. Residents have until Monday 31 August to submit their input. CHSA is currently working to secure a suitable site of approximately 4 ha and is engaged in an application process with the City to identify land in an area where more children could

benefit from the school’s comprehensive education and support model, confirmed CHSA Development and Partnerships Director Lara Black. “The proposed school will replicate the full Christel House model, combining education with integrated social services, family support and college and careers programmes to support learners from their first years at school into further education and employment.” The proposal represents an opportunity to put a significant municipal asset to productive use while supporting greater access to quality education for children and youth in an underserved community. CHSA was founded in Cape Town in 2001 by the late Christel de Haan. The no-fee school provides education and comprehensive support to

learners from Grade RR to Grade 12, followed by ﬁve years of post-matric support through its college and careers programme. More than 95% of alumni are working, studying, or doing both, according to Black. Learners come from 30 under-resourced communities across Cape Town and receive far more than an education. Black said that while the school’s administrative and fundraising costs are covered by the founder’s legacy endowment it is reliant on funding from corporates, trusts, foundations and individual donors to sustain its programmes, services and expansion eﬀorts. Today, the school in Ottery is the only Christel House school on the African continent.

The organisation began its expansion strategy in 2023, initially focusing on increasing capacity at its existing Ottery campus, Black said. A new high-school building has since been completed. Growth is now extending to the younger grades. “In May this year, CHSA began a phased 50% expansion of its Junior School, moving from two classes to three classes per grade,” said Black. “This will increase capacity in each grade from 60 to 90 learners. Once the Junior and High School expansion plans are fully implemented CHSA will have capacity for 1 410 learners from Grade RR to Grade 12 on its Ottery campus.” The next major step is signiﬁcantly more ambitious:

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PEOPLE’SPOST | GrassyPark|Retreat Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Nominations close 28 Aug

ith the 2026 Local Government Election fast approaching, prospective political party and independent candidates have until 17:00 on Friday 28 August to submit their nominations.

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The nomination process, which opened on Friday 7 August, is an important step towards the polls on Wednesday 4 November, when voters will elect ward and proportional representation (PR) councillors across municipalities. Ward councillors represent speciﬁc wards, while PR councillor seats are allocated to political parties according to the proportion of votes they receive. Michael Hendrickse, Provincial Electoral Oﬃcer for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has urged prospective candidates to familiarise themselves with the requirements and ensure that all documentation is completed and submitted within the prescribed timeframe. Independent candidates can contest metropolitan or local council ward seats, while registered political parties can contest ward and PR seats in metropolitan, local and district councils. All candidates must be registered voters on the municipal segment of the voters’ roll for the municipality they intend to contest. Candidates must also be at least 18 years old and South African citizens. Independent candidates must be nominated by a registered voter in the municipality and have the support of at least 50 registered voters in the ward they are contesting.

DEPOSITS FROM R1 800 FOR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE Certain people are disqualified from standing for election, including unrehabilitated insolvents, individuals declared of unsound mind by a court, and those convicted of an offence and sentenced to more than 12 months’ imprisonment without the option of a fine. This disqualification ends five years after the sentence has been completed. Candidates and parties are also required to pay electoral deposits. Deposits range from R1 800 for an independent ward candidate to R4 700 for a party contesting a metropolitan election. The IEC is encouraging parties and independent candidates to use its Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS).

Parties and independents must first apply for access and designate an Online Party Administrator, who is responsible for managing the nomination process, including payments, capturing candidate details and submitting the required documents. Manual submissions are also permitted at designated IEC offices. For the City of Cape Town Metro, manual candidate nomination documents must be submitted at the Athlone IEC office. The IEC has stressed that both online and manual nominations must be submitted by Friday. Any submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted. The Commission is expected to publish the final list of successful candidates on Wednesday 16 September. Further information on the polls and the candidate nomination process is available from the IEC website www.elections.org.za.

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Cape Town pensioners and social grant recipients have until Monday 31 August to renew their municipal rates rebates if they want their beneﬁts backdated to Wednesday 1 July. The City of Cape Town says it’s processing a high volume of applications and has thanked pensioners, social grant recipients and indigent residents for their patience. Residents whose applications are still being processed may be charged the full amount on their municipal accounts this month. Once their applications have been approved, however, qualifying residents can expect a refund on their next account. Pensioners and social grant recipients who submitted renewal appli-

cations before 1 July are also being asked to remain patient while the City processes their applications. Those who applied after 1 July must complete the renewal process by Monday next week. Until an application is approved, residents will not receive the rates discount on their monthly municipal bill. Only applications submitted by Monday’s deadline will qualify for the rebate. INDIGENT SUPPORT

The City has also outlined deadlines for residents receiving indigent support. Qualifying indigent residents who applied to renew their beneﬁts before 1 July are being asked to remain patient while their applica-

tions are processed. For beneficiaries whose benefits expired on Tuesday 30 June, approved applications will be backdated to July to ensure continuity of eligible benefits. Residents applying for assistance after 1 July have until Wednesday 30 December to submit their applications. The City said backdating benefits will be considered for beneficiaries aged 60 and older. Until an application is approved, applicants will not receive indigent benefits on their monthly municipal bills. A list of required documents for both applications is available in English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans. The City is also contacting registered beneficiaries via SMS

to assist with renewal applications through its new Hello-RITA WhatsApp chatbot. Residents who are unsure whether an SMS is legitimate can contact the City’s Call Centre on 0860 103 089 to verify the message. Pensioners can also email rates. rebate@capetown.gov.za for individual assistance or visit their nearest Customer Interaction Centre. According to the City of Cape Town said residents need to reapply because it is legally required to check beneficiaries’ financial status to confirm that they still meet the requirements for social package assistance. Payment arrangement queries can be sent to payment.arrangements@capetown.gov.za.

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On a sunny winter’s afternoon in Cape Town, it is easy to become absorbed in the beauty of the city. The blue skies, warm sunlight and busy streets can make it tempting to believe that everything is well. But on the streets, another reality exists: one that many people walk past without a second thought It is the reality of people living on the streets. For many, the sight of someone sleeping under a bridge, sitting on a pavement or pushing their belongings in a trolley has become part of the city’s landscape. We see them, but often we do not really see them. We make assumptions about how they got there and, sometimes, we judge them without knowing their stories. But perhaps the most important lesson is that it is not our duty to

judge. People living on the streets are still people with hopes, talents, friendships, memories and dreams. Their circumstances may look different from ours, but their humanity is no different. I recently wrote an article about Sally Roman, who has lived on the streets of Cape Town for more than 20 years. She arrived in the city as a teenager, hoping to find a better life. Her journey did not unfold as she had hoped, and circumstances eventually led her to a life on the streets. Yet, sitting on the Fan Walk in Green Point, with a pair of scissors in her hand, Sally is not defined by homelessness. She is a self-taught hairdresser. She loves children. She loved singing in her school choir. She describes herself as someone who gets along with everyone. What is equally striking is the bond she has formed with the people around her. Her friend speaks warmly about her after she cuts his hair. He

is happy with the result, but his words reveal that the value of the interaction goes beyond a haircut. He describes Sally as a nice person who is always happy. These friendships remind us of something we often forget: people living on the streets build communities too. They look out for one another. They share stories, laughter and sometimes the little they have. They form genuine connections because, in a difficult environment, having someone who knows you, understands you and accepts you can mean everything. Life on the street is undoubtedly difficult. It can expose people to violence, hunger, illness, loneliness and uncertainty. But it can also create bonds that are difficult for those outside that world to understand. During Women’s Month, Sally’s message that women should support one another is particularly powerful. She speaks against the tendency to put other women down and calls for more love between women.

Perhaps that message extends beyond women. We all need to ask ourselves how we treat people whose lives look diﬀerent from ours. Compassion does not mean ignoring the challenges associated with homelessness. It means recognising the person behind the circumstances. It means understanding that not everyone chose to live on the street. For many, a series of diﬃcult circumstances, limited opportunities, family breakdown, poverty or other challenges led them there. Sometimes, what a person needs most is not judgement, but a listening ear. A conversation. A meal. A kind word. A moment of dignity. We may not be able to change someone’s entire life, but we can choose how we respond to them. Because the people on our streets are not simply people on our streets. They are someone’s friend, someone’s parent, someone’s child and above all, they are human beings deserving of love, compassion and dignity.

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PEOPLE’SPOST | GrassyPark|Retreat Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Residents objects to school site A

small group of Retreat residents hopes the City of Cape Town can find alternative land to build a low-fee school, instead of the open land in Frans Maroney Street that is being proposed, with some claiming this area should remain a green zone. People’s Post sat down with a group of Frans Maroney residents who live a stones throw away from the field, to hear their thoughts and concerns on the proposed school development. Previously, People’s Post reported that the City of Cape Town was considering the discounted sale of City-owned land in Retreat to establish a low-fee high school in the area (“City ponders over Retreat rubble site”, People’s Post, 18 August). The properties — Remainder Erven 81626, 81627, 81639, Erf 81640, Remainder Erven 81641 and 81642, and Erf 82075 — are situated in Retreat and are bounded by 10th Avenue, Ninth Avenue, Frans Maroney Street and Victoria Road. The properties collectively cover an area of approximately 14 910 m², zoned as open space, and are currently being used as a “rubble dumping” area, according to Mayco member for Economic Growth James Vos. Linda Botha, a Frans Maroney Street resident and a former Princess Vlei Primary teacher, said she moved to Retreat in March 1973. Botha and her husband, who turns 86 this year, were among the first to build in the area, then surrounded by wood and iron houses with no streets, no sewage and only bucket toilets. “We had no services when we built here. The council only started building the road in 1986.” She said the land opposite her street in Frans Maroney Street is clean, well-maintained open greenery, not a dumping site as the City has claimed. “I took pictures of it. There is only one yellow daisy flower growing there and not a single bit of rubble. The council comes to mow the lawn. It has never been a dumping site.” City spokesperson Luthando Tyhalibongo said the property transactions department was referring to isolated areas where building rubble was present, not suggesting the entire site was covered in rubble. The City’s property transactions department’s disposal process is formal and comprehensive, taking approximately 18 months to complete, he added. Botha said the area is home to retirees who value their peace and quiet. “We are happy being silent. We rest peacefully at night and hear nothing. It has never been a rowdy place. There are no loud parties, and it is off the main roads. It is good for our seniors. We do not want any development here — no trucks and no buses.” She questioned why the City could not consider alternative sites, asking why the open land near KFC in Retreat was not used instead. One speaker who wished to remain anonymous, said she feared for an increased level of noise and traffic congestion and how it could affect the mental wellbeing of her 86-year old mother.

LINDA BOTHA BELIEVES HER AREA, WHERE SHE’S LIVED FOR 53 YEARS, MUST REMAIN A GRREN ZONE “She loves the children, but she is not comfortable with having a lot of people around. For her, this was like a retirement area because all the neighbours are old. We are all the same age; we all grew up together. Our kids have grown up and had kids. We worry about this whole new process of a primary school and all the influx of parents and traffic and children and everything that goes along with it.”, she said. Fellow resident Alison Christians said she also opposed the school plan. She currently cares for her husband who is battling an illness and has lived in the area for over 30 years. “The only time we heard about the school was when we read the article during the week but why does no one know? “Especially with a lot of sick people and old people staying here The first thing I thought was, this is a very quiet area. The Apostolic Church down here I think also uses the field for parking. That whole church has been there for many, many years,” she said. Botha was also interested to hear Ward 72 councillor Kevin Southgate’s thoughts on the proposed school, she said. “Our streets are not seen to or swept by the council. We have to do it ourselves.” Southgate, however, supports the proposal and sees it opening “educational opportunities” for the youth. “I support the City in its proposal for a low-fee school to be constructed in Retreat, since it will help meet the need for additional school capac-

The ﬁeld located a few metres away from Linda Botha’s home in Frans Marony Street, which she said is a clean open ﬁeld with hardly any rubble, earmarked for the proposed school. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

ity in the area. Establishing a low-fee school with fees well below that of other independent schools really opens the door to educational opportunities that would otherwise not have been available to many learners.” The City is considering the discounted sale of approximately 14 910m² of its land bounded by Tenth Avenue, Ninth Avenue, Frans Marony Street and Victoria Road to a registered non-profit organisation to establish the school. Mayco member for Economic Growth James Vos said the site was identified by the applicant and the proposal evaluated on its clear public benefit. Tyhalibongo confirmed the proposal was advertised for public comment in 4 July last year,

with no objections received. A second round of advertisement will be published to allow further public comment. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) spokesperson Bronagh Hammond explained it is an independent school initiative. “The WCED is addressing increased enrolment pressures through the Rapid School Build programme and initiatives such as EduInvest, powered by Wesgro, which draws private-sector investment into education. Botha remains steadfast: “We have lived here for 53 years. This should remain a green zone.” People's Post reached out to the Retreat Steenberg Civic Association (RSCA) for comment but they could not respond before the time of publication.

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PEOPLE’SPOST | GrassyPark|Retreat Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Hip Hop group going to USA A

Cape Town-based creative collective has been selected to represent South Africa at the Coast 2 Coast Music Conference and Competition in New York City and the team is racing to raise R150 000 to make the dream a reality.

MADCPTWORLD (Make A Diﬀerence Worldwide), co-founded by Bioni Luis (Luweeg) and Shaunwin Baadjie (Scwizy), is a cultural movement redeﬁning the intersection of music, community and youth empowerment. The collective supports emerging artists through music, events, artist development and creative services, with members hailing from areas including: Parkwood, Ottery, Salt River, Hout Bay, Delft, Ravensmead, Worcester, Elsies River, Hanover Park and Bellville. The group earned their place in the international competition by entering online and securing enough public votes. Four artists from the team will represent the collective on the world stage, alongside viral dance sensation Pabie Dans, known for his explosive stage energy and movement while storytelling. The group said being selected was the greatest motivation and the best opportunity to show young people from struggling backgrounds that there is more to life than turning to gangs or drugs. “Art can also be the outlet to help you build a career and a better environment and mostly be the door to create more opportunities so other artists and dancers can also get the opportunity,” they said. The collective’s achievements include an Artes Award win last year and nominations for Best Hip Hop Artist and Community Leader at the this year’s Star Struck Awards. Through initiatives such as Youth Invasion,

to reach their R150 000 target. Funds will cover ﬂights, accommodation, visas, competition registration, local transport, wardrobe, media production and promotional materials. A BackaBuddy fundraiser has been launched to help reach the goal. They said winning the competition would give the collective the opportunity to nurture more artists and elevate their platform to create paid opportunities for those struggling to break

COAST 2 COAST MUSIC CONFERENCE, COMPETITION MADCPTWORLD actively mentors and uplifts young people from underserved communities, helping build conﬁdence, discipline, creativity, and positive life direction. The team has raised R20 000 through a pledge from a sponsor and has until December

MADCPTWORLD (Make A Difference Worldwide) co-founders Bioni Luis (Luweeg) and Shaunwin Baadjie (Scwizy). PHOTO: SUPPLIED FROM PAGE 1

The development of a new Grade RR-12 Christel House school in the Western Cape designed to serve approximately 1 410 learners, Black added. “For Christel House expansion is not simply about building more classrooms, but taking a model developed and refined over 25 years and creating opportunities for more children to move from exclusion to inclusion, to participate meaningfully in the formal economy and to build economically independent futures.” Adri Marais, CEO of Christel House South Africa, also wants to clear the perception that Christel House is a “billionaire’s school” and therefore already fully funded. “That’s simply not the case. Our founder’s legacy means that we can invest 100% of every donation raised into our programmes and services that support our beneficiaries while her contribution covers all finance, fundraising and marketing costs. “Our cost per learner is higher than that of most schools because our model extends far beyond education, stationery, books and uniforms. It includes the critical enablers – transport, nutrition, healthcare, psychosocial

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The proposed sale remains subject to the City’s prescribed property disposal process, including internal assessments, legal and technical considerations, governance requirements, and public participation. So the proposal available for public comment. “We have assessed the proposal and identified a strong potential public benefit...,” said Mayco member for economic growth James Vos. “Public participation is important to ensure the process is transparent and all relevant information is properly considered before a final decision is taken.” Vos said the City doesn’t hold on to land;“it is about taking a City asset and turning it into an opportunity for quality education, employment, and long-term community development.” Submissions can be made online via the City's Have Your Say page under the immovable property notices, by email to aaishah.abrahams@capetown.gov.za or do so in writing to Aa’ishah Abrahams, Property Transactions, 13th Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.

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PEOPLE’SPOST | GrassyPark|Retreat Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Big Lotus River clean-up tested T

WATER AND SANITATION’S SCIENTISTS TESTING TWO REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES

The pilot was implemented in May at multiple sites along the Big Lotus River, which has been aﬀected by inﬂows of polluted water from several sources.

These pollution occurrences have caused declining water quality in the river, which ultimately ﬂows into Zeekoevlei. High levels of nutrients in the vlei can fuel algal blooms, some of which can produce toxins and aﬀect the health and usability of the recreational water body.

he City of Cape Town is testing two innovative water remediation technologies along the Big Lotus River, in a new pilot project aimed at reducing pollution and improving water quality before it eventually reaches Zeekoevlei.

The City of Cape Town’s Big Lotus River pilot project aims to reduce pollution and improving water quality before it eventually reaches Zeekoevlei.

The City says it is taking proactive steps to address the growing water quality issue. TESTING SOLUTIONS

Water and sanitation’s scientific services branch is testing two remediation technologies at these sites. Biobags contain biochar made from pine wood and have been inoculated with naturally occurring microbes. The intervention is being tested to determine whether it can help reduce nutrients and organic matter in the water. A nanobubble unit has also been installed to produce extremely small bubbles in the water. The technology has been used internationally in efforts to remediate polluted water bodies. The City’s preliminary studies suggest it may help reduce odour, solids, and organic loads. “We are testing whether these technologies can make a measurable difference in one of the city's important inland water systems. This is not a quick fix. It is a scientifically monitored pilot designed to establish what works, under which conditions, and at what scale. If successful, the lessons could help inform future interventions in Zeekoevlei and other waterways,” said Mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien. “There is no one-size-fits-all solu-

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The City of Cape Town’s new pilot project involves the water and sanitation’s scientiﬁc services branch testing two remediation technologies to see whether it can help reduce nutrients and organic matter in the water.

tion to polluted waterways. Each river, wetland, and vlei has diﬀerent characteristics and pollution pressures. Scientiﬁc monitoring and evidence-based decision-making are therefore essential,” said Badroodien. MONITORED APPROACH

The pilot will be closely monitored by the City’s Scientiﬁc Services Branch, with water quality data collected, assessed, and analysed for

eﬀectiveness over time. This will determine whether either technology could be considered for use elsewhere. Staﬀ have been conducting regular site visits, collecting water samples, and running tests from a mobile laboratory stationed along the river. Photos of the pilot project, including water sample collection and laboratory analysis, are available at https://bit. ly/4xUwb7u.

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PEOPLE’SPOST | GrassyPark|Retreat Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Remember Mrwetyana NAMHLA MONAKALI early seven years after Uyinene Mrwetyana’s death, her daily walk to the University of Cape Town became a route of remembrance, over the weekend.

On Saturday 22 August, the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation (UMF) retraced her footsteps. The foundation partnered with UCT for the annual walk. Participants walked from Roscommon House, where Mrwetyana lived, to UCT’s Upper Campus. Mrwetyana was a 19-year-old firstyear film and media studies student at UCT when she was brutally killed in 2019. Post office employee Luyanda Botha raped and murdered her at Clareinch Post Office in Claremont on 24 August. In November 2019, the Western

“NOT SIMPLY A [WALK] FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER” Nomangwane Mrwetyana Cape High Court sentenced Botha to three life sentences. Uyinene’s death sparked national outrage over gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). UMF co-founder Nomangwane Mrwetyana, Uyinene’s mother, said the walk was more than a journey. “The walk is not simply a journey from one place to another,” she said. She said the walk reminded people of Uyinene’s journey as a young woman building her future through education. Furthermore, it reminded people of young women and men whose safety cannot be taken for granted. The Mrwetyana family established the foundation to honour their

Protesters march from Roscommon House to UCT Upper Campus during the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation’s GBVF walk of remembrance. PHOTO:SUPPLIED

daughter’s life and continue the ﬁght against GBVF. Under the theme “From awareness to action: Building communities that protect,” the walk turned remembrance into collective responsibility. The walk challenged students, communities and institutions to move beyond speaking about GBVF. Therefore, participants were urged to take practical action to prevent violence and support survivors. Anele Siswana, a member of the National Council on GBVF, delivered the keynote address. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed the council members early this month. The National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Act 9 of 2024 established the council. Siswana is a clinical psychologist and researcher at the University of the Free State. His participation brought a national perspective to the call for stronger action against GBVF. Walk organiser Langa Nyanda said they invited Siswana to outline the council’s plans. “We brought Anele Siswana to come speak, who was part of the seven-member council appointed by the president on the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide,” Nyanda said. “He is appointed for the next three years to come speak, to see what actions as the council they plan on implementing in the term of oﬃce.”

From left: Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation co-founder Nomangwane Mrwetyana and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi join protesters at the GBVF walk of remembrance from Roscommon House to UCT Upper Campus on Saturday 22 August. PHOTO:SUPPLIED

Nyanda said UCT hosted a wall of pledge booths in remembrance of all victims of GBV. “We had great partners in UCT, as always, where there’s also going to be a wall of pledge booths in remembrance of all victims of gender-based violence,” Nyanda said. Nyanda said the foundation partnered with Langa for Men, a Cape Town non-proﬁt founded after Mrwetyana’s murder that works with boys and men to ﬁght GBV. “We had great partners in Langa for Men, because one of our key pillars is youth development,” Nyanda said. “We wanted to partner with Langa for Men, who have been doing great work in the community of Langa in terms of psycho-educating boys within the high schools, giving consent talks as well.” Nyanda said learners from Langa

High School and other schools were invited to join the march. “We also invited the students of those respective schools Langa High School and they were also an important part of the march and remembrance and pledging as well,” Nyanda said. For the Mrwetyana family, the signiﬁcance was deeply personal. Participants walked the same route their daughter once travelled to attend university. A familiar journey became an act of remembrance and a call for change. The walk ended at UCT’s Upper Campus, where speeches and psychoeducational engagements focused on GBVF. These sessions aimed to equip students with knowledge and practical tools. Students learned to recognise harmful behaviours and support those aﬀected by violence.

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n a sunny winter’s afternoon on Wednesday 19 August, while the city moves around her, Sally Roman sits along the Green Point Fan Walk, carefully cutting a man’s hair with a pair of scissors. Focused and meticulous, the 49-year-old works with an ease that suggests years of training. But Roman has never attended a hairdressing course. She taught herself. “From a young age I taught myself how to do a lot of things. Even styling hair and I think I am good at it,” she says. For Roman, cutting hair is more than simply a way to pass the time. It is one of the many skills she has taught herself throughout a life marked by uncertainty, resilience and survival. As South Africa marks Women’s Month, Roman’s story offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who has spent more than two decades navigating the streets of Cape Town. Originally from Worcester, Roman arrived in Cape Town as a 17-year-old, hoping to find a better life. She came with her cousin and initially sought shelter at a homeless shelter in Bellville. But the two were turned away because they were minors. With few options, Roman moved between Worcester and Cape Town before eventually settling in the Mother City. In 2001, as a mother of two at the time, she lived on the street in Somerset Road, Green Point with her two children. Fast forward to more than 20 years later, Green Point remains the place she calls home. The mother of five currently lives on the Fan Walk. Despite the challenges she has faced, Roman has retained a strong sense of who she is and

HER INTERESTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VARIED, FROM STYLING HAIR TO CARING FOR CHILDREN what brings her happiness. Long before she was cutting hair on the streets, she found joy in music. Roman was an active member of her school choir until high school, when she eventually dropped out. “Singing always made me happy. I loved the choir,” she recalls. She never had one career or life goal that she wanted to pursue. Instead, her interests have always been varied, from styling hair to caring for children and older people. A few years ago, Roman worked as a babysitter for a family and remembers the aﬀection the children showed her. “The children used to love me. Whenever I came to their house they would run to me. I love children,” she says. Her love for people is evident in the way she speaks about those around her. Roman describes herself as a people’s person who gets along with almost everyone. “I get along with everyone. But I don’t like trouble. The moment I sense trouble I remove myself from the situation.” Her friends echo that sentiment. After receiving a haircut from Roman, her friend Kashief de Grill says he is happy with the result. “I am satisﬁed with my haircut. She is a nice person and she is always happy,” he says. Stefanus Damons describes Roman simply as “a cool person”, adding that she does not like trouble. For Roman, happiness does not necessarily mean having a grand career, a big house or a mapped-out future. Currently, her greatest wish

Sally Roman and her friends, Kashief de Grill and Stefanus Damons, have formed a close bond while living on the streets of Green Point. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM

is simply to be happy. And during Women’s Month, she urges women to support one another. “Women must support each other. I don’t like how women put each other down. They hurt each other, there is no love.” Armed with a pair of scissors, self-taught skills and an ability to ﬁnd happiness in the small things, Roman continues to make a life for herself on the streets of the city she came to more than three decades ago in search of something better. Sally Roman, 49, has called the streets of Green Point home for more than two decades.

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PEOPLE’SPOST | GrassyPark|Retreat Tuesday, 25 August 2026

City drives water awareness initiative to mitigate stocks As the current rain season draws to a close, the City of Cape Town is ramping up efforts to mitigate the impact of a long and dry summer season on families. According to the City, the 2026 water outlook shows that water demand increased above the 1,5% target during the 2025-’26 financial year, largely due to an early end to the rainy season which yielded below-average rainfall. Household water use has also stayed higher than expected during winter, dropping primarily when it rains. “We are not waiting for the next drought to start preparing. We are investing now in new water sources and better ways of managing our existing resources. Our objective is to build a water supply system that is more diverse, more resilient and better able to withstand drought, climate uncertainty and the demands of a growing city. “The City encourages residents and businesses to continue using water wisely. Every reduction in unnecessary water use helps to protect Cape Town’s available resources and gives the system greater flexibility to manage future pressures,” said Mayco member for water and sanitation, councillor Zahid Badroodien. The City says dam levels are currently stable, but rainfall is uncertain. Heavy rain and flooding earlier this year helped the dams fill sooner than expected. By early July, total dam storage was about 76% and the City assessed the immediate risk to the water supply as low. However, seasonal forecasts point to below-average rainfall for the rest of the rainfall season. The City is closely monitoring climate conditions to assess the possible need for low level restrictions. MANAGING THE RISKS

Cape Town’s water security is aﬀected by more than rainfall alone. The City is actively managing a combination of factors, including higher demand, infrastructure constraints, planned maintenance and the complexities and dependencies of long-term new water projects. The City’s New Water Programme, which focusses on having diverse water sources, is central to the long-term response to help build a water-secure future for Cape Town in the face of climate change. It is expected to deliver a peak capacity of 300 million litres of additional water per day by 2036, through a combination of groundwater, surface water augmentation, reuse, desalination and nature-based solutions. This will result in an annual volume of roughly

Life-size cut-outs of Manzi, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate mascot, are on display at 102 libraries across the metro, encouraging residents to use water wisely. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

100 million cubic meters of additional water per year. Some of these projects are already contributing to Cape Town’s water supply. NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS

Water security is not only about building new infrastructure, so the City is also investing in the natural catchments that supply Cape Town’s dams through the clearing of invasive alien vegetation. The Greater Cape Town Water Fund has been clearing invasive alien plants in strategic areas of the Western Cape Water Supply System since 2019. The Water Outlook estimates that this work can make an additional 30 million litres of water per day available to the system (i.e. approximately 11 billion litres a year).

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The Table Mountain Group Aquifer is operational, with production being gradually increased since the pumping performance issues were resolved. The environmental impact is being closely monitored. The Atlantis Water Resource Management Scheme has also been expanded, although production is currently aﬀected by the large scale theft of electrical cables. The Cape Flats Aquifer Management Scheme is progressing well, with 74 production boreholes completed. The six million litres per day (ML/day) Strandfontein West Water Treatment Plant is to be commissioned, while construction of the 10 ML/day Hanover Park/Philippi plant is under way and design of the 38 ML/day Mitchells Plain plant is nearing completion.

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he City of Cape Town has moved to reassure residents that the recent mass sardine die-oﬀ along the Cape coast has no connection to the Milnerton Lagoon.

Dead and dying sardines have washed ashore at several locations in recent weeks, with sightings stretching from Silverstroomstrand and Melkbosstrand to Milnerton, Camps Bay and as far as Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that laboratory testing detected pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) genetic material in affected sardines. However, scientists have not yet established whether the virus is responsible for the largescale fish deaths. CITY RULES OUT LAGOON LINK

The City says residents should not associate the sardine mortalities with the condition of the Milnerton Lagoon. “We want to assure residents that this phenomenon has nothing to do with the Milnerton Lagoon. Sardines do not live in the Milnerton Lagoon, neither in the estuary, they are oceanic fish,” said the City’s deputy mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Eddie Andrews. “The DFFE is busy investigating the cause of the sardine mortality along the West Coast and we will be sure to stay abreast of these findings,” he said. The City confirmed sightings at various locations along Cape Town’s west coast, saying these are part of the wider fish die-off currently under investigation. Dead sardines were also reported at Milnerton Lagoon on Friday 14 August. VIRUS DETECTED IN FISH

According to the DFFE, PHV genetic material was detected in dead sardines and at lower levels in some apparently healthy fish collected along the West Coast. The finding means the presence of the virus alone may not explain the scale of the mortality. Scientists are investigating whether other environmental factors, including harmful algae, low oxygen levels or unusual ocean conditions, may have contributed to the deaths. Tests for paralytic toxins linked to harmful algal blooms found none in samples from Saldanha Bay, the Cape Canyon and Gansbaai. Domoic acid and yessotoxin were detected at low levels, although the highest concentrations were found in an apparently healthy comparison sample from St Helena Bay. The DFFE said these findings suggest the tested toxins were unlikely to be the primary cause of the sardine deaths, although environmental factors cannot yet be ruled out. BEACHGOERS SHOCKED

The extent of the ﬁsh deaths has shocked

DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IS BEING EXPANDED ALONG SOUTH AFRICA’S WEST, SOUTH AND EAST COASTS beachgoers and environmental groups. James Tanner, who visited Melkbosstrand Beach, said he had never seen so many dead fish wash ashore. “It was alarming. I told my kids not to touch the fish,” he said. Zoe Prinsloo of Save a Fishie described the discovery of hundreds of dead fish at Lagoon Beach as “incredibly heartbreaking”. The fish were found during the organisation’s birthday beach cleanup. She said the sight highlighted how “precious, vulnerable and fragile” marine life is and reinforced the importance of protecting the ocean. INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

The DFFE has convened an urgent briefing with small pelagic fishing industry stakeholders. A task team made up of the department, fishing industry and other relevant stakeholders is expected to coordinate the response to the PHV-associated mortality. Disease surveillance is also being expanded along South Africa’s West, South and East coasts while further disease, pathology and environmental investigations continue. The department’s October/November hydroacoustic biomass survey will provide an opportunity to assess the possible impact of the mortality event on the sardine population. PHV has not previously been reported in South African sardines. It was linked to largescale sardine mortality events in Australasia during the 1990s, but was later detected in apparently healthy Australian sardine populations. The DFFE said there is currently no evidence that PHV infects humans or other animals. The finding also does not mean that healthy commercially caught sardines or canned sardine products are unsafe, and does not currently justify a general suspension of fishing or canning. RESIDENTS URGED TO LEAVE FISH ALONE

Despite this, residents are urged not to collect or consume dead or dying fish or feed them to pets. Andrews also warned residents not to move or dispose of fish found along the shoreline. “We would like to remind residents not to allow their pets to consume marine life or unidentified objects found along the shoreline in general and to not move or dispose of the fish yourself, should you observe any,” he said. The investigation into the cause of the mass sardine mortality is continuing, with further findings expected as disease and environmental testing progresses.

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Dead and dying sardines have washed ashore at several locations in recent weeks. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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PEOPLE’SPOST | GrassyPark|Retreat Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Turning awareness into action

he Salesian Institute Youth Projects (SIYP) in Green Point calls for a movement to restore dignity as they shine a spotlight on period poverty. They united with the MENstruation Foundation to create sustainable menstrual dignity for vulnerable girls and young women.

The campaign is calling South Africans to help turn awareness into action through its pads, power and progress. While Women’s Month celebrates the achievements and resilience of South African women, thousands of girls continue to miss school every month for one simple reason, they cannot afford sanitary products. For SIYP, period poverty is not just a health issue. It is an education issue, a gender equality issue and, above all, a dignity issue. Together, the organisations are working towards a sustainable solution that will ensure vulnerable girls and young women have reliable access to menstrual products throughout the year. Unlike once-off sanitary pad donation drives, the initiative focuses on creating lasting impact by installing a sanitary pad dispensing machine at SIYP’s Learn to Live School of Skills in Green Point, providing discreet, dependable access to essential menstrual products for learners who need them most. For over a century, SIYP has supported vulnerable and at-risk youth from communities across the Western Cape through education, vocational training, psychosocial support and employment pathways. Increasingly, staff have witnessed the hidden reality of learners missing classes, withdrawing from activities or struggling through the school day simply because they cannot manage their periods with dignity. “Women’s Month reminds us that empowerment begins with meeting basic human needs. No young woman should have to choose between attending school and managing her period. Menstrual dignity is fundamental to education, confidence and opportunity. Through this campaign, we want to inspire businesses, organisations and individuals to become part of a long-term solution that changes lives every single month,” says Jo da Silva, fundraising manager at SIYP. The partnership represents a shift towards

Boulders Beach is #1 Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town has recently been ranked among the top 10 beaches in the world by TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best beaches, cementing Cape Town’s reputation as a premier coastal destination. The platform praised the beach for its clean sand for lounging, chilly pools for swimming and boardwalks made for strolling. The awards celebrate the highest level of excellence in travel. It’s awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Out of eight million listings, fewer than 1% achieve this. Boulders Beach is recognised for its resident colony of endangered African Penguin, offering visitors a rare opportunity to view the birds up close from elevated wooden boardwalks. The African penguin numbers at the Boulders colony in Table Mountain National Park have shown encouraging growth, according to the 2026 annual African penguin census conducted in June. This year’s survey recorded 790 breeding pairs of African penguins, an increase of 92 pairs from the 698 breeding pairs counted last year. Boulders Beach’s scenic beauty is no stranger to accolades. Located in Simon’s Town, along the False Bay coast, the beach remains a popular destination for both tourists and locals. In April this year, Boulders Beach was also ranked first and Cape of Good Hope second by long-haul travel specialist Travelbag who identified the world’s most popular, highest-rated and visually striking beaches. Boulders Beach secured the first place with more than 27 700 Google reviews and an average monthly search volume of around 110 000.

sustainable menstrual health support that continues long after awareness campaigns have ended. Marius Basson, founder of the MENstruation Foundation, says periods don’t happen once a year, they happen every month. “Real impact comes from creating systems that provide consistent access to menstrual products with dignity. By partnering with organisations like SIYP, we can help remove one of the barriers preventing girls from reaching their full potential,” he says. The campaign aligns with SIYP’s broader commitment to empowering young people through education and skills development. From maritime and hospitality training to renewable

energy programmes and its accredited Stitch Ahead sewing initiative, which also produces reusable sanitary pads, SIYP continues to equip young people with practical skills while addressing the social challenges that stand in the way of their success. Women’s Month provides an opportunity for South Africans to do more than acknowledge the issue of period poverty. SIYP is encouraging companies, foundations, community organisations and individuals to become partners in building a future where every girl can attend school with conﬁdence and dignity. Support can take many forms from ﬁnancial contributions towards the campaign and corporate partnerships to awareness initia-

SUPPORT THE PADS, POWER AND PROGRESS CAMPAIGN tives and employee giving programmes. Every contribution helps move the campaign closer to ensuring that menstrual dignity becomes a reality for vulnerable young women. To support the Pads, Power and Progress campaign, send an email to info@salesianyouth. org.za or on 021 425 1450. You can visit www. backabuddy.co.za/organization/salesian-institute-youth-projects.

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Racing cars now recorded Average speed-over-distance cameras are now enforcing the 100 km/h limit along the M3 corridor south, following complaints about speeding and illegal racing from residents across several southern suburbs. The activation follows numerous complaints and formal logs from community members in Constantia, Newlands, Wynberg, Tokai, Bergvliet and Kirstenhof, as well as along the M3 corridor itself. Emile Langenhoven, Ward 62 councillor, ﬁled a motion at Subcouncil 20 to address the safety concerns raised by residents. The cameras are now actively enforcing the speed limit along the route. Average speedover-distance cameras measure a vehicle’s speed across a stretch of road, rather than at a single point. Cameras record number plates at both ends of the enforcement zone and calculate the average speed between them.

This means slowing down briefly at a camera will not avoid detection. Motorists are warned to maintain the legal speed limit throughout the entire measured section. Langenhoven flagged illegal drag racing along the M3 as a priority issue in January, noting that it affects three wards. He said addressing the problem required a coordinated, multi-ward enforcement strategy. The cameras form part of that response. Community members who witness illegal racing are encouraged to report it as it happens by calling 021 480 7700. The notice stressed that formal reports carry weight in driving enforcement action, as they did in this case. Facebook and WhatsApp messages do not form part of the formal reporting process. Motorists are urged to travel safely, watch their speed.

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enjamin Ward, leg spin bowler from Durbanville Cricket Club, was recently awarded the Premier Bowler Award for the 2025/2026 season as the leading wicket taker with 56 wickets at the awards ceremony of the Western Province Cricket Association in Newlands.

His average is 11,34 per wicket and economy of 3,64 per over, with his best of 6/20. He was also awarded the Durbanville Cricket Club Player’s Player for the 2025/2026 season, as well as the leading bowler at the National Club Championships Ward attended Elkanah House and Parklands College and has been play-

ing cricket for 16 years. He is a big fan of the late Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting from Australia and admired their showmanship and drama they created which add to the excitement of the game. “I am a big fan of creating an atmosphere, like them. I feel good about going into the next season as the leading wicket taker. Last season was a good season, but that doesn’t mean for one second that I have any expectations for the 2026/2027 season. Every season is new, and cricket is a team game, there are so many variables going into every match that you cannot take it for granted. I am hoping I can contribute where I can,” he says. “I used to be a goalkeeper for my

school football team, because I knew I didn’t have to run as much as the other guys. I have so many things that motivate me. Family, my teammates, coaches, my girlfriend and a constant drive to improve, even if sometimes it really doesn’t go my way,” Ward says. To establish which coach had the best impact on his cricket career would by unfair as he played a lot of cricket for diﬀerent teams and listing all the coaches is tough. “The coaches at the Complete Cricketer Academy (Craig Copeland, Robbie van Harte, and my dad Laurie Ward) have been there from the start for me. “Finally now at Durbanville, Sean Ackerman has helped me settle into a fantastic club. He helps me control my emotions (which is no easy task) and always aims to get the most out of us all. I have been incredibly fortunate with the coaching I have [had] throughout my career.”

Benjamin Ward receives the trophy as the Cricket Player of the Year at the annual awards ceremony of the Durbanville Cricket Club from the chair Morne de Beer. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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