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Bo-Kaap resists KAYLYNNE BANTOM KAYLYNNE.BANTOM@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
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o-Kaap residents say they will protest outside 150 Buitengracht Street every Friday against a development that includes a six-storey building planned for the area.
The development, which is proposed next to the Auwal Mosque, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute, with strong opposition from residents who have raised concerns about its potential impact on the historic mosque and the character of the BoKaap. The Auwal Mosque, located on Dorp Street, was built in 1794 and was the first mosque established in South Africa. Residents and worshippers took to the street on Friday 28 August and Friday 4 September and said they will continue until their pleas are heard. The dispute has renewed calls to “Protect the Auwal Mosque”. The City approved a revised six-storey hotel development at the site last year after a lengthy planning process. The project, is owned by Flyt Property. Faa-iekah Ryland, secretary of the the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association (BKCRA), says the culture and heritage of the community are not being “considered or respected”. “We have people moving into the area not caring about the Adhan (call to prayer). Currently we have 9 to 10 properties that have been bought and converted into Airbnb’s. We are struggling with foreigners not understanding our culture. Every second week you see that you have a new neighbour. She claims the area is becoming too expensive for locals.
There are people moving into the area not caring about the Adhan “A couple of weeks ago my neighbour, who has lived here for many years, had to sell her property because she could not afford to live there anymore and she is a single parent. “Foreign investors are buying properties in our community specially for business potential and this increases our rates and we start losing the character and the heritage of our community.” According to Ryland most of the sites in the community have national heritage status. “We won’t have space. We are already struggling with people working in the CBD who are parking in our community for free. “Residents are already struggling with parking spaces” Ryland said the association objects to any high-rise developments in the area. “We do not want any high-rise buildings in our community. They are rezoning Bo-Kaap and making it smaller.” She says their pleas are falling on deaf ears. “We voice our dissatisfaction and take part in public participation processes but our appeals and the heritage of the community are not considered. “We are tired of seeing this type of developments taking over our community. We want our children to continue growing up in these streets. We do not want our kids to read about Bo-Kaap in history books. We want them to grow up here and stay here.”
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Ebrahim Christian, vice-chair of the BKCRA, said the area has seen an increase in Airbnb properties and applications for guest houses over the past few years. “If you allow these things to happen within your area then we will be doomed. Bo-Kaap is a place of living residents. Bo-Kaap is not made for these types of establishments because 99% of Bo-Kaap don’t have off-street parking.” “Where will the residents park with all these guest houses being popping up? They are planning to build a 67unit apartment block, but no parking is provided to the apartments.” He said as residents they want to safeguard the area against gentrification. Ryan Flowers, managing director for Flyt Property, said they had made “extensive efforts” over the past four months to engage with the board of the BKCRA to establish a “strong working relationship” and framework that would allow the community’s needs and the mosque’s schedule to be considered when planning the contractor’s programme. But according to Flowers there had been limited engagement from the BKCRA. “It is incredibly disappointing that the heads of BCKRA are so unwilling to work together as this is our main channel of communication with the community. We will be engaging directly with the public and directly affected neighbours going forward given BCKRA’s lack of interest in assisting in this community liaison function.” When asked about the status of the development, Flowers said: “Final building plans approved and we are planning to be on-site within the month with an expected development programme of 15 months.” Addressing concerns about lack of parking, Flowers said: “The hospitality zoning and city’s parking zones allow for zero parking on site.”
VELVET FEATHERS AT ART MUSEUM Cape Town City Ballet will collaborate with Norval Foundation to present Velvet Feathers, an intimate production set against the art, architecture and landscapes of the Norval Foundation Art Museum in Tokai later this month. For three performances only, the production will bring together classical ballet with the visual poetry of the museum and sculpture garden. Featuring excerpts from Swan Lake alongside David Nixon’s Winter Dances, Velvet Feathers creates an encounter between movement, creativity and place. “We believe the most memorable cultural experiences happen when different art forms come together,” says Terri Joshua, marketing and communications manager at Norval Foundation. “This collaboration with Cape Town City Ballet feels like a natural fit, bringing together movement and visual art in a unique way.” Performances take place in Gallery 8 on Saturday 26 September at 12:30 and 18:00, and on Sunday 27 September at 14:30. Tickets care available at Webtickets. PHOTO: LINDSEY APPOLIS
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CT NAMED TOP DESTINATION FOR TRAVEL AND MEETINGS 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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The pros and cons of constant connection KEANAN HARMSE
A JOURNO’S VOICE 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. Now the old and young are more glued to their cellphones than ever, especially those who work remotely. 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, an artificial mimicry.
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Veteran teacher honoured tourism and consumer studies that ultimately led to her provincial recognition. Five years ago, she was offered the opportunity to teach tourism. Her results and dedication to the subject caught the attention of the tourism curriculum adviser, who nominated her for the award. For Barendilla, seeing her learners suc-
ceed has always been the greatest reward. The subjects she teaches provide learners with practical skills and opportunities that can take them far beyond the classroom. Many of her former learners have gone on to work in different parts of the world. “I am still in touch with so many past learners and they are working in
different parts of the world as chefs, waiters and different jobs. That is rewarding and fulfilling,” she said. But teaching for more than four decades has not been without its challenges. “Learners are not the same as they used to be. But you need to understand the challenges to be able to make things work,” she said.
She also points to a lack of resources as one of the challenges faced by schools, but believes teachers must find creative ways to overcome these obstacles. Her ability to continue making a difference despite these challenges is what makes the recognition particularly meaningful. “Winning this award still feels surreal. For
Queen’s Park teacher Zerena Barendilla is honoured after 42 years in education. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
me, after 42 years in education, the recognition has become more than just an award but a reflection of my journey.”
HAVE YOUR SAY! PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR THE UPGRADE OF VOORTREKKER ROAD, MAITLAND BETWEEN 4TH AVENUE AND CAMP ROAD The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is calling on members of the public and interested parties to submit comments on the proposed road infrastructure upgrades to upgrade the existing road corridor by dualling and widening the road infrastructure. This forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan and Congestion Relief Programme. The project proposes road infrastructure upgrades to improve the commuters experience through the establishment of universally accessible and well integrated traffic alleviation measures. The road infrastructure upgrades will increase the road network capacity and improve the operations of public transport; active mobility; goods and services; and private Transport. The project proposes the following road infrastructure upgrades: • The widening of Voortrekker Road between 4th Avenue and Station Road • The widening of Koeberg Road between Voortrekker Road and Basson Street • The realignment of Camp Road with Voortrekker Road • The realignment of Sydow Street with Camp Road and Perth Street RAILW
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Now, 42 years after entering the teaching profession, the 64-year-old Queen’s Park High School teacher has been recognised as one of the Western Cape’s top teachers. Barendilla was honoured with the Excellence in Secondary School Teaching (Grades 8–12) award at the Western Cape National Teaching Awards Provincial Ceremony in Cape Town on Friday 28 August. She was among 14 top teachers recognised at the ceremony, which celebrates educators whose innovation, passion and commitment help shape the lives of learners. For Barendilla, however, the recognition represents much more than an award. “It was a childhood dream. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. My parents thought maybe they could change my mind to choose a different career path. Back then there weren’t many career options. But I just knew I wanted to be a teacher,” she said. Her journey began at Belgravia High School before she moved to Walmer Secondary School. She later spent two years teaching at two schools in the United Kingdom before returning to South Africa. Twenty-three years ago, she joined Queen’s Park High School in Salt River, where she has since become a much-loved figure among learners and colleagues. When asked what she loves most about teaching her answer is simple: the relationships she builds with her learners. “To see the potential that they have and to nurture that and make them believe that nothing is impossible,” she said. “Every learner in my class matters. Every effort that they put in matters. I believe that every learner has the potential to succeed.” Over the years, Barendilla has taught subjects including home economics, hospitality studies and, more recently, consumer studies and tourism. It was her work in
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In terms of Section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, the public and interested parties or groups are given the opportunity to submit comments, recommendations or input on the proposal to the municipality from 15 September 2026 until 16 October 2026. Comments, recommendations and input may be submitted by: (Quote reference: 110262707) Email: urbanmobility.CT@capetown.gov.za Online: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay or scan the QR code Written submission: Public Participation Unit, 14th Floor Tower Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, 8001 Subcouncil 3: Milnerton Municipal Offices, Royal Ascot, 5 Bridle Way, Milnerton Library: Maitland Public Library, Voortrekker Road, Maitland Kensington Public Library, Corner 11th and Factreton Avenues, Kensington Attend the Public Information Days: • 17 September 2026 from 17:00 – 20:00 at the Maitland Town Hall, Voortrekker Road, Maitland • 22 September 2026 from 17:00 – 20:00 at the Maitland Town Hall, Voortrekker Road, Maitland • 7 October 2026 from 17:00 – 20:00 at the Kensington Community Hall, Factreton Avenue, Kensington • 10 October2026 from 09:00 – 12:00 at the Kensington Community Hall, Factreton Avenue, Kensington Special assistance will be given to people who cannot read or write, people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments to have their inputs or comments recorded and submitted to the municipality. Contact the Public Participation Unit’s Andre Louw on 021 400 9809 or Andre.Louw@capetown.gov.za. For technical queries, please contact Janine Phigeland on 021 400 1350 or UrbanMobility.CT@capetown.gov.za for more information. LUNGELO MBANDAZAYO CITY MANAGER CTA205/2026
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PEOPLE’SPOST | Woodstock|Maitland|City Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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public meeting on the future development of Kensington, Factreton and surrounding areas will be held on Saturday 19 September, giving residents an opportunity to have their say on the City of Cape Town’s draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF). The Open Day will take place at Factreton Community Hall, where residents and stakeholders can engage with the proposed spatial vision for the area and provide input on how it should develop over the coming decades. The draft LSDF covers Kensington, Factreton, Wingfield and surrounding areas along the Voortrekker Road Corridor, with public comments open until Sunday 1 November. An LSDF determines the development vision for an area on a local level. Once approved by Council, the City uses the LSDF for guidance when making decisions about development applications and land uses in the area. These decisions determine how a neighbourhood will function, look, and feel in the future. Leslie Swartz, Kensington Factreton Residents and Ratepayers Association (KFRRA) chair, said the association supports the principle of having a “comprehensive spatial development framework” for the area. “We welcome investment, urban renewal, improved public transport, affordable housing, economic development and the utilisation of strategically located underused land." Swartz said development and densification must be carefully managed to ensure existing communities are protected and that infrastructure and public services can keep pace with growth. “We will not support indiscriminate intensification and densification that occurs without
adequate infrastructure, transport capacity, public facilities, environmental protection and meaningful protection of established residential neighbourhoods.” Swartz said there were several reasons for supporting the Kensington and Factreton LSDF, including its potential to provide the community with a long-term spatial vision and recognise the area as a strategic location. He said the largely "underutilised" Wingfield land presented a potentially transformative opportunity, while the identification of the need for affordable housing and the protection of large open spaces was also welcomed. Swartz added that the proposed vision could create opportunities for improved urban mobility in the area. He said residents had also raised several concerns about the proposed LSDF, particularly the risk that intensification could lead to uncontrolled densification. “Traffic congestion is already a problem, protecting the established residential character and commercial development needs proper traffic assessments.” According to Swartz there are concerns about protecting the established residential character of the area. He added that any commercial development should be supported by proper traffic assessments, while heritage and the community’s identity must also be protected. Swartz said affordable housing should result in genuine integration and stressed that the success of the LSDF would depend on its implementation. “As important as the LSDF and vision is, the implementation must be real, with clear and specific timelines,” he said. Swartz said the key question around the future development of Kensington and Factreton
Kensington, Factreton residents invited to shape future development. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
TRAFFIC CONGESTION IS ALREADY A PROBLEM – IT IS A RESIDENTIAL AREA should be determining what type and scale of development the area can accommodate. “What kind of development can KenFac accommodate, where should it occur, at what scale, and what infrastructure must be preceded and provided before it happens?” Eddie Andrews, deputy mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning, urged residents to provide input. “We value your input as you have a direct experience of your neighbourhood. By participating and making your voice heard, you have a say on how your area can develop over the next few decades. Please get involved, attend the
open day, and submit your comments.” Andrews said the areas are facing a range of development challenges, including the growth of informal settlements and land invasions, congestion, and pressure on existing services infrastructure in some areas. “It is well located with easy access from the N1 and via Voortrekker Road; is in close proximity to transit routes and job hubs, which could attract investment. Vacant and underutilised land, including the Wingfield military base, also provides opportunities for urban regeneration.” Andrews said once finalised and approved by Council, the LSDF for Kensington, Factreton, Wingfield and surrounding areas will elaborate on and support the spatial development guidelines as set out in the Table Bay District Spatial Development Framework, which is the higher order spatial plan for the area. To submit comment visit www.capetown.gov. za/haveyoursay
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esidents and community activists have questioned the City of Cape Town’s proposed N2 safety wall, saying communities living alongside the highway should have a greater say in how public money is spent and how safety interventions are designed.
Residents from across Cape Town gathered at Cissie Gool House in Woodstock late last month for a meeting convened by community organisation Movement for Care to discuss the proposed project. The meeting brought residents from Khayelitsha, Nyanga, Langa, Gugulethu, Bonteheuwel and Mitchells Plain together as well as people from Woodstock, Salt River, the City Bowl and other parts of Cape Town. The discussion focused on the concerns of communities living alongside or near the N2 and whether the proposed safety intervention would address the problems they face in their daily lives. The City has said the project, known as the N2 Edge Safety Project, is aimed at improving safety along a 9km stretch of the highway near Cape Town International Airport. It includes a wall along a section of the highway, as well as pedestrian crossings, lighting upgrades, access control and reinforced barriers. Movement for Care coordinator Nkosikhona Swartbooi said residents questioned the extent to which communities directly affected by the project had been consulted. “The very communities that are next to where the wall would be built have not been consulted.” He said residents were concerned that the City could proceed with the project without meaningful public participation from communities living alongside the N2. “They also raised an issue to say if the wall is
CRIME ALONG N2 CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM THAT OF NEARBY AREAS, SUCH AS HIJACKINGS AND SMASH-AND-GRABS a safety project, whose safety is being prioritised?” Swartbooi said residents argued that crime associated with the N2 could not be separated from the broader safety problems experienced by communities in surrounding areas. He said residents raised concerns about incidents such as hijackings and smash-and-grabs, but questioned whether protecting motorists travelling along the N2 would address the underlying safety problems faced by people living in neighbouring communities. “Those are things that these communities are subjected to.” Swartbooi said residents believed a broader approach to safety was needed, including interventions within communities themselves. Among the issues raised at the meeting was the need for better street lighting, particularly in areas where residents walk at night to access work, public services and basic amenities. Swartbooi said residents questioned whether money allocated to the N2 project could instead be used for interventions such as lighting in communities. He said residents were particularly concerned about the safety of women who have to walk through poorly lit areas when travelling to and from work or accessing basic services. However, Swartbooi stressed that residents were not necessarily opposed to safety projects. “They have made it clear that they are not against any safety project that the City wants
to embark on.” Rather, he said, residents wanted to be involved in decisions affecting their communities. CALLS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Swartbooi said public participation should be central to the planning of major municipal projects. “Public participation becomes the cornerstone of our democracy.” He said residents wanted clarity about the process, including who was involved, what stage the project was at and what opportunities communities would have to provide input. The City has said the project remains in its early planning phase, with technical, statutory and governance processes still underway. This means the details of the project and the process through which affected communities will be engaged remain important questions for residents and community organisations. MOVEMENT FOR CARE PLANS COMMUNITY ENGAGMENTSE
Residents and community activists have questioned the City of Cape Town’s proposed N2 safety wall, saying communities living alongside the highway should have a greater say. Movement for Care said Wednesday’s meeting was the first in a series of planned engagements with communities it considers affected by the project. The organisation said it intends to hold further meetings in Bonteheuwel, Langa, Nyanga, Philippi, Gugulethu and Khayelitsha. Swartbooi said the organisation would use the meetings to hear directly from residents and ensure their views are represented. He said residents would be free to express whether they supported the proposed wall, opposed it or wanted greater involvement in the planning process. The organisation also indicated that residents
could consider demonstrations or other forms of public action, while observing constitutional rights and responsibilities. Swartbooi said the organisation wanted communities to have an opportunity to make their views known before decisions affecting them were finalised. QUESTIONS OVER COST AND RESPONSIBILITY
Residents also questioned the amount of public money being committed to the project and whether those funds could be better directed towards safety and basic services in communities. Swartbooi questioned how the project would be implemented and which authorities were responsible for it. He also raised questions about the respective roles of the City and national government, given the N2’s status as a major national route. CITY RESPONSE
The City has said the project is intended to improve safety along the N2 through a combination of physical barriers and other interventions, including pedestrian crossings, lighting, access control and reinforced barriers. Mayco member for Urban Mobility Rob Quintas has said the project remains in its early planning phase, with several technical, statutory and governance processes still underway. For residents living alongside the N2, the debate is not simply about whether a physical barrier should be built. It is also about whether safety interventions designed to protect people travelling through the city adequately consider the people living in the communities surrounding the route. As Movement for Care prepares to take the discussion into affected communities, residents are expected to continue debating what safety should look like and who should have a say in how public money is spent.
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City seeks burial input T
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, in-
ADDRESSING CHALLENGES SUCH AS VANDALISM, THEFT AND TRESPASSING cluding 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.
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 families they leave behind," said Higham. ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE
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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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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 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
The City is inviting public comment on its draft burial, cremation and cemeteries management policy until Monday 5 October.
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.
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TIGHT NEDBANK CUP KNOCKOUT MATCH Nkosithandile Magobolo of iKapa Sporting FC is beaten to the ball by an airborne Saige Paulse of Diadora FC during their Nedbank Cup knockout match in Manenberg on Sunday 6 September. Diadora held their nerve to secure a 7-5 penalty shootout victory after the teams were locked at 1-1 following extra time. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
GREATEST RIVALRY TOUR
Ahmed makes history AVRIL FILLIES
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ot every player can boast and say they made their debut against the All Blacks as a 20-year-old. Not only the youngest player, but he also had to face his oponent, Beauden Barrett who has many Tests under his belt.
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.