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Several city properties to go under the hammer Approximately 50 opportunities, zoned for residential, commercial, industrial, community, and mixed-use purposes, will be made available for sale and lease on Thursday 26 February. The properties, located at various areas around Cape Town, will be auctioned by the Claremart Group at the Cape Town Stadium. “This upcoming auction is an extraordinary opportunity for privatesector investment across the metro. From the Good Hope Centre precinct to commercial and industrial parcels in Mitchells Plain, Atlantis Industrial, Parow, and Goodwood, each site has been carefully packaged to attract capable investors ready to deliver tangible benefits for communities and the broader economy,” said James Vos, Mayco member for economic growth. All properties identified for auction have been thoroughly assessed and are not required for municipal purposes. In total, approximately 282 000m² of land will be released. The sale of these properties will also generate revenue for the City to be used for the delivery of services. “As part of my mandate, I am prioritising the release of well-located land to unlock economic potential. I firmly believe that our land portfolio must drive economic growth rather than sit idle, and this auction sets the standard for how we will put our properties to productive, purposeful use. To ensure full transparency, bidders will have the opportunity to compete via a public auction. This major land release initiative complements the broader pipeline of disposals successfully delivered over the past several years,” said Vos. Claremart Group will oversee the process in full compliance with all legislative and governance requirements. For more details about the upcoming auction or to register, visit Claremart.com, email coctproperties@claremart.com, or contact Rob Stefanutto on 083 556 6861 or 021 425 8822.

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Illegal gin plant bust in Durbanville

major illegal alcohol manufacturing operation has been shut down in Durbanville recently after metro police discovered more than 2 000 litres of homemade gin being produced at a property in Zebra Street. Five suspects, aged between 18 and 39, have been arrested in connection with the operation, which involved counterfeiting popular alcohol brands and potentially putting public health at serious risk. The bust happened on Monday 5 January after concerned residents reported suspicious activity to the Public Emergency Call Centre (PECC). Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers responded to the tip-off and gained permission to search the property. What they found shocked investigators: 11 large drums filled with homemade gin, a machine used to distill alcohol, and bottles of two popular alcohol brands being filled and packaged with the counterfeit liquor to imitate legitimate products. The operation was clearly designed to fool consumers into believing they were buying genuine branded alcohol, when in fact they were purchasing potentially dangerous homemade spirits.

MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE Three men and two women were arrested at the scene and face charges of illegal manufacturing of alcohol, contravention of the Counterfeit Goods Act, and possession of presumed stolen property. The homeowner, identified as a Chinese national, was arrested at a later stage. All suspects appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court. The scene has been handed over to Durbanville police for further investigation, while the confiscated liquor has been sent for forensic analysis. JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security, praised the swift action by Metro Police but warned of the serious dangers posed by counterfeit alcohol. “Counterfeit alcohol is extremely dangerous and often contains toxic substances which can lead to severe health issues and even death,” said Smith. “I applaud the NSOs for their swift action in this regard.” Police spokesperson Sgt Wesley Twigg said the discovery would serve as a stepping stone to uncover more illegal operations.

Five suspects were arrested at the illegal gin manufacturing plant, with charges including counterfeiting and possession of stolen property.

POLICE FOUND THOUSANDS OF LITRES OF HOMEMADE BOOZE BEING DECANTED INTO FAKE BRANDED BOTTLES comprehensive investigation into the operation, with detectives working to determine the full extent of the illegal manufacturing network and how long it had been operating. The authorities are particularly concerned about the sophisticated nature of the counterfeiting operation, which involved replicating the packaging and branding of legitimate alcohol products.

WIDER INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY The bust comes as authorities continue to crack down on the illegal alcohol trade, which has been linked to numerous health scares and deaths across the country. Durbanville police have opened a

PUBLIC URGED TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY Officials are calling on the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity that could indicate illegal operations. Residents can report concerns to the Public Emergency Call Centre on 021 480 7700 or 107 from a landline. The case highlights the important role that community members play in helping law enforcement tackle illegal activities that threaten public safety. Smith emphasised that the success of this operation demonstrates how effective tip-offs from concerned residents can be in shutting down dangerous illegal operations. The investigation continues as authorities work to ensure that all those involved in the illegal manufacturing network are brought to justice.

JP Smith warns that counterfeit alcohol contains toxic substances that can cause severe health issues or death to consumers.

Metro Police discovered over 2 000 litres of illegal gin and counterfeit alcohol packaging at the Zebra Street property in Durbanville.

TUESDAY 27 JANAUARY The next meeting of the Egyptian Society of South Africa takes place at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray, from 19:30. The guest speaker, Ona Viljoen, will present a lecture titled: “The Pyramids in Peru”. There is no charge for members, R30 for visitors. Booking is not necessary. There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.

SATURDAY 31 JANUARY Read To Rise and its mascot, Oaky the Acorn, will host its annual Cape Flats Book Festival at West End Primary School in Lentegeur on Saturday and Sunday, 31 January and 1 February. The festival is ﬁlled with poetry, storytelling, authors, workshops, mascots, puppet shows, giveaways and much more. Entrance is free. Books and food will be on sale. Visit readtorise. co.za/book-festival for more information.

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Two shot dead at animal clinic

25-year-old man was fatally shot and a 12-year-old boy wounded in a shocking random attack at an animal welfare mobile clinic in Ravensmead on Wednesday morning, leaving the community reeling and veterinary staff traumatised. According to the Animal AntiCruelty League Cape Town (AACL-CT) management, the victims were standing at their mobile clinic in Edgar Block Street, waiting to be assisted with their dog at approximately 11:40, when tragedy struck. Captain FC van Wyk, Western Cape police medial liaison officer, confirmed the incident. According to Van Wyk, an unknown gunman wearing a black hoodie approached the pair and randomly opened fire. The 25-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body and died at the scene, while the child suffered gunshot wounds to his left shoulder and left leg. “The injured boy was rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment,” Van Wyk said.

POLICE INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY Van Wyk confirmed that Ravensmead police have opened cases of murder and attempted murder following the incident. “The motive for the shooting is yet to be determined,” Van Wyk stated, adding that investigations are ongoing. Police are appealing to anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile application to provide anonymous tips.

VETERINARY STAFF LEFT TRAUMATISED The Animal Anti-Cruelty League expressed profound grief over the senseless violence that claimed the life of their client who had simply come seeking help for his pet. Leandré van der Merwe, the organisation's principal veterinarian, described the devastating impact on staff members who witnessed the horror. “Our staff are the backbone of our organisation. Yesterday, they were forced to face the ultimate horror, and then had

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to literally clean up the aftermath of a tragedy in the very space where they usually save lives,” Van der Merwe said. “We are prioritising the mental health and well-being of our team above all else right now. They are heroes, but they are also grieving and traumatised.” The AACL is conducting a security assessment of their operations while focusing on supporting their traumatised employees. The organisation provides vital veterinary services to underserved communities through their mobile clinic programme. The shooting has raised serious concerns about safety and security for essential service providers working in vulnerable communities. The mobile clinic regularly serves Ravensmead residents who cannot afford private veterinary care or transport their animals to distant facilities.

Police warn of sophisticated telephone scam Con artists are using the Provincial Commissioner's office number for fraud. The police has issued an urgent warning about a sophisticated telephone scam using the cloned number of the Western Cape Provincial Commissioner. According to Col André Traut, provincial police media spokesperson, the fraudsters call from 021 417 7148 to impersonate police officers and trick people into paying large sums of money to avoid arrest or prosecution. HOW THE SCAM WORKS The scammers contact victims,

sometimes appearing in police uniform during video calls, and claim that the person is linked to a parcel allegedly containing contraband. Using intimidation tactics, they coerce victims into making payments to avoid legal consequences. The criminals employ caller ID spoofing technology to make their calls appear legitimate. Similar scams have been reported across South Africa. Traut emphasised that legitimate police officials will never demand money in exchange for avoiding arrest or

prosecution, and payments will never be requested via telephone or video calls. If contacted by someone claiming to be from law enforcement, citizens should: Never make payments via telephone or video call. Verify the caller's identity through official channels. Report any suspected scam immediately. Remember that police will never demand money to avoid prosecution. Anyone who suspects they have been targeted by this scam should report it to their nearest police station or call Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

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CALL FOR JUSTICE Both the AACL and police are appealing to the Ravensmead community to assist in bringing those responsible to justice. The organisation emphasised that their client was simply seeking help for his animal when he became a victim of senseless violence. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Ravensmead police or Crime Stop immediately. The investigation continues as police work to establish the motive and identify the perpetrator of this tragic attack.

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niversity of the Western Cape researchers have achieved a major breakthrough in medical diagnostics, developing an innovative electrochemical sensor capable of detecting cancer, tuberculosis, and long COVID-19 at a fraction of traditional testing costs. The cutting-edge sensor, developed at UWC's SensorLab in the Department of Chemistry, represents a significant leap forward in addressing South Africa's dual burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases. This portable device uses nanotechnology to detect specific disease biomarkers in blood samples, offering rapid and highly sensitive results that could transform healthcare delivery in underserved communities. Dr Jaymi Leigh January, the lead researcher and recent PhD graduate who spearheaded this development, emphasised the technology's relevance to local health challenges. “This research addresses a very real South African health challenge by providing accessible, sensitive, and affordable disease diagnostics,” she explained. HOW THE TECHNOLOGY WORKS The innovative sensor operates using light-based electrical signals to measure trace amounts of disease-linked proteins in patient blood samples. Its remarkable sensitivity allows detection of COVID-19 spike proteins at levels as low as 0.04 picograms per millilitre — far exceeding the capabilities of many current diagnostic tools. The device identifies specific biomarkers for each condition: CapG proteins for cancer detection, interferon gamma for tuberculosis screening, and spike proteins

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This collaborative approach has been instrumental in developing a sensor that demonstrates excellent stability, reliability, and reproducibility – essential features for routine clinical application. The technology's most significant advantage lies in its potential to improve healthcare equity. By providing affordable, portable diagnostics, the sensor could bridge the gap between advanced medical facilities and underserved communities across South Africa and beyond. January reflected on the broader implications of her research: “Every challenge during this journey has been a formative moment that strengthened me, and I'm grateful for the guidance of FROM PAGE 1 It says that most of the deadly violence in Beacon Valley and Lentegeur last year was between two gangs “whose numbers have surged as they absorb smaller gangs and capture turf”. The report quotes a gang member who described gangsters changing alliances after an attack on their biggest rivals. “They all understood that we have it better in our camp. We got more guns, more girls, more drugs, more money and more power,” he is reported as saying. The report identified the seven most prominent gangs in the province and while almost all of them had dealings in the Mitchells Plain, only four were named as having strongholds in the area. Two of these four were engaged in the deadly turf war last year. According to the report, the recent flare up in violence began with a change in dynamic brought on by several factors, including Covid-19. It described an “accelerating gang fragmentation” which has caused one gang to absorb its smaller rivals while targeting its biggest rival. The report said: “Gang-related murders had already doubled between 2020 and 2024. The gangs fuelling this relentless violence have been allowed to proliferate, steadily entrenching their power and reaching crisis levels of brutality.” ABUNDANCE OF GUNS The report said that another factor was the high number of guns gangs have access to, mostly due to corruption in official ranks. An earlier gang monitor report said that guns are being smuggled in from Namibia but this report clarified that only a small number of weapons being used in the warfare are sourced this way. “Some supplies are diverted from police and military sources,” the report said, adding that others are taken in robberies and from licensed gun owners,” the report said. “This exploits the absence of a central database to track the amount of ammunition license-holders buy from different dealers, ensuring it stays within legal limits. It added: “Almost all major gang leaders reportedly have links to private security

supervisors, family, and co-researchers.” LOOKING AHEAD The research team now focuses on scaling up development and production for widespread clinical use. Future plans include comprehensive clinical trials to further validate the device's effectiveness and expand accessibility in resourceconstrained healthcare systems globally. According to Sipokazi Fokazi from UWC's Institutional Advancement, the development represents not just a technological achievement, but a step toward a more inclusive healthcare future where advanced diagnostics are accessible to all.

“A massive uptick in child recruitment, which began during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, has continued and intensiﬁed, with gangs recruiting in and around schools, - Gang Monitor Report companies, which can legally purchase firearms and ammunition.” The report detailed eight other factors that has been fuelling the violence, including multi-national trading, corruption in police and government, the changing relationship between street gangs and prison Number gangs and money laundering through legitimate businesses in construction, property, taxis, casinos and private security. “This has a knock-on effect for the wider economy, as gang-linked firms can undercut legitimate businesses, property prices become artificially inflated, and government tenders are left uncompleted,” the report said. “A massive uptick in child recruitment, which began during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, has continued and intensified, with gangs recruiting in and around schools,” the report said. It added that: “Civil society organisations working with children and in schools in gang-affected communities say gangs are increasingly targeting children as young as eight.” The child recruits, mostly from impoverished areas, are attracted by the allure of easy money and false security and are used by gangs as “lookouts, runners, gun carriers and shooters”. “Magistrates, prosecutors and court officials have observed a sharp increase in children charged with gang-related criminal offences, including drug possession, murder, attempted murder, aggravated robbery, sexual offences and assault,” the report said. 12-point strategy The report did not only announce doom and gloom but also suggested a 12-point strategy, based on GI-TOC’s research, to mitigate the violence.

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Birthdate surprises For an explicable reason, all of my seven daughters’ birthdays are clustered around or on special days. Between 1 December and 2 January our family celebrated five birthdays. Suffice to say, I am all festived out. We will have a few months break from birthdays before we celebrate my two non-Christmas season babies' birthdays — around Easter. A lot of people think I’m lying when I tell them about how weirdly clustered my children’s birth dates are, but most of their birthdays are truly on, or very close to, significant calendar days, such as a week before Christmas (daughter number two) and then 10 years later daughter number six was born on Aids Day (1 December). That’s two in December. Daughters one and five were both the second babies to be born on New Year’s Day at Mitchells Plain hospitals — 10 years apart — and both got prizes for their luckily-timed arrivals. And then, not to be outdone, daughter number four was born on 2 January, locally known as Tweede Nuwejaar — though this year the minstrel festival traditionally celebrated on that day was held later and on a different route, much to the annoyance of the participants. So, if you are not managing to keep track, that’s another three birthdays over two days a week after Christmas. Daughter number three was born on April Fools’ Day — after I went into false labour multiple times in the month before she was born (she pranked me even before birth).

MY CHILDREN NEVER SHOWED UP WHEN THEY WERE EXPECTED TO...

Her birthday usually coincides with the Easter period and the year she turned five, she unwrapped her birthday present and Easter chocolates on the same day. It's much less fun for her when her birthday falls mid-Lent. My seventh daughter was born five minutes before Workers’ Day on 30 April, 10 years and one month after her April Fool sister. I think she did it just to thwart her daddy’s planned witticisms because, as my labour approached midnight, he was already practicing saying: “May the first, be the last”. So, to recap; all my babies born in the same months (December, January and April) did so 10 years apart — and yes, all of my children were born naturally. And, just to freak you out more, here’s another weirdness — none of them, were born on their expected due dates. Not even the two that were induced due to my gestational diabetes. They were all either early (daughter number two) or late (all the others). This may be due to their size because they were also bigger than normal due to gestational diabetes. My smallest baby was daughter number six, who weighed a puny 3,8kg at birth. Their size confused the scans so they were projected to be older than they actually were in utero and therefore their estimated due dates changed with every doctor’s visit — and none of them were correct. The calendar-calculated due dates were also off because it has a built-in two week margin of error. My point is, my children never showed up when they were expected to, even the last two who were induced because they wouldn’t budge after the first induction attempts and hung around a day longer. Stubborn little buggers. But what is the point of all this, you might be wondering. Well, I'm not complaining or harking after ended festivities. To me, this time of year is an annual reminder that God does indeed have a very quirky sense of humour. - LAUREN O'CONNOR-MAY

WARRINGTON SWIMS FOR SPCA: Guinness World Record holder Howard Warrington’s epic seven-hour battle against False Bay’s unforgiving waters has netted nearly R65 000 towards the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s animal sterilisation programme in December last year. Despite enduring jellyﬁsh stings and battling challenging onditions for seven hours, covering more than 22 km, Warrington fell short of reaching Rooi Els. However, his efforts proved that sometimes the journey matters more than the destination. The fundraising success adds to Warrington’s impressive track record of using his athletic achievements to support animal welfare. “Howard Warrington plunged into False Bay at Millers Point this morning, with extraordinary courage,” said Belinda Abraham, for the SPCA. “He didn’t reach the Royal shore, but he did reach an entire community in need instead.”

City boom brings infrastructure challenges A recent opinion piece praises Cape Town for being a better run municipality experiencing a strong property boom, but raises concern about infrastructure to cope with accelerating development, particularly around traffic congestion in the CBD and Atlantic Seaboard areas. Residents can however be assured that the City will continue making the necessary infrastructure investments and is currently refining the mobility plans to back this. In the short-term, an independent traffic engineering assessment is under way on tactical interventions to address event-related congestion in the CBD and Seaboard areas. Overarching strategies to assist with traffic flow in central Cape Town have also undergone two rounds of public participation this year, first with the draft CBD Local Spatial Development Framework, and in November, with the draft Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD. This is a plan to transition to a CBD where access is easy and convenient, sustainable transport options are within short walking distance for all, the city feels safe and inclusive, and people of all abilities are provided for. The main ideas include improving walkability in the heart of the CBD and around public transport stations; promoting walking and cycling within the CBD by creating a decongestion zone; diverting through-traffic onto bypass roads; and better use of off-street parking methods. Granted, it will take time to implement and achieve

these outcomes, but this is a workable alternative as we head into the future. It is also a given that improved public transport is critical to the future success of the CBD and Seaboard. Thankfully, the building blocks for this are coming into place. A large portion of the current commuter volumes already arrive in the CBD via public transport, mostly around the Cape Town Station area, either by minibus-taxi, GABS buses, rail, and MyCiTi, which serves the CBD via the northern corridor along Table Bay, the N2 Express to Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain, and Victoria Road to Hout Bay and Imizamo Yethu. The progressive restoration of passenger rail, its future devolution for the City to take over operational control, and the ongoing expansion of the MyCiTi system — including the over multi-billion rand metro south-east route development — will increase access to scheduled public transport and make it the ﬁrst choice for traveling to the CBD. Likewise, major City investments on the Seaboard over the years — including the Sea Point Promenade and Green Point Urban Park — remain an excellent foundation for the future. There is also no false choice between redeveloping public land and channelling infrastructure investment into central Cape Town. Land release does precisely that: it rejuvenates precincts with private-sector led mixed-use developments that bring in critical revenue for the city, alongside all the economic beneﬁts and residential opportunities.

Halting state land release and planning approvals more generally, as the recent opinion piece implies, would only entrench the problem of high demand for limited housing supply which Cape Town experiences, like other thriving cities globally. As Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis notes, there are only two options: reduce demand — and with it the beneﬁts of economic progress and growth — or increase supply by building more housing. This is why the City is working on making it much easier to build more affordable housing, with Cape Town leading the way nationally on several initiatives. The City is already systematically identifying these violations of the existing rates policy and working on mechanisms to further improve compliance. Looking at the big picture, Cape Town has a South African record R40 billion infrastructure budget over the next three years, and a R120 billion ten-year pipeline. Whatever your income level, or wherever you live, Capetonians can be assured that Cape Town — as South Africa’s city of hope — is poised to keep making progress towards being an even better place to live in future, underpinned by transparent planning, record infrastructure investment, and clear long-term mobility strategies. Cape Town’s approach is neither fanciful nor reckless — it is a pragmatic, data-driven blueprint to manage growth, expand opportunity, and build a more inclusive, connected and resilient city for decades to come. MATTHEW KEMPTHORNE, chair of Sub-council 16

Water shortages hit Cape Town as illegal settlements grow Our energetic mayor is showcasing a project to extract millions of litres of water from the Philippi aquifer — a major water project underway in the DA-led Cape Town. This in an attempt to "feed" the masses with water whilst the Rietvlei lagoon in Milnerton is a sewerage cesspool and thousands of new arrivals from the Eastern Cape are building illegal structures under Eskom’s high-voltage lines in Dunoon. We, the ratepayers, are constantly advised to reduce our water consumption and then slapped with a “basic charge" when we adhere to this call — from water to electricity to “street cleaning”. The disgraced ANC member Ebrahim Rasool, also the erstwhile premier of the Western Cape from 2004 to 2008, famously made the iconic statement that "Cape Town is a home for all". Well in 2025 ALL have arrived and now Cape Town

has a major water shortage. Ditto for Overstrand Municipality when the Onrust lagoon has dried up, but the council keeps on approving new developments. Currently Tehran, the capital of Iran (our good friends), with an estimated population of 15 million, has run out of water as I write. Visit the link: Iran's largest water line is gone — Tehran faces mass evacuation as 15 million people without water. Since 2001, due to catastrophically bad policy decisions by the Iranian regime, Lake Umeria is dying and Tehran’s main water supply has dried up. On top of this Tehran’s population has jumped from 4 to 15 million due to unemployment and devastation of the agricultural sector in the north of the country. They have also built numerous dams in the rivers that feed into Lake Umeria, which has changed the lake into a salt bowl.

Tehran, the city, is now paying the price for these irresponsible policies and are now going to buy water from it’s neighbours and cannot feed its population. And how is Cape Town different from this apocalyptical scenario? When will this madness stop? The unbridled population growth of Cape Town, the densiﬁcation of neighbourhoods and the deforestation of the environment of which the Butler property is just another example. The current dust bowl on Bolandweg reminds one of the American Midwest dust bowl of the 1930’s. Where are our scientists in this scenario? I have concluded that our municipal officials actually do not understand what their functions are and are willingly compliant to the popular policies of the political leaders. FRANCOIS J. MARAIS, Durbanville

Mini traffic circles need better signage and awareness The growing concern remains regarding motorists’ misunderstanding of the rules governing mini traffic circles. Despite clear signage, many drivers fail to apply the fundamental principle: “First at the yield line, ﬁrst to proceed.” This simple rule ensures smooth traffic ﬂow and

reduces accidents, yet non-compliance remains common with nobody apparently with any understanding of how the circle works. Maybe the following could be considered to improve the current situation: Additional yield signs and road markings could be added at mini circles.

Additional articles in local newspapers explaining the rule clearly. Painted reminders near mini circles (e.g., “Yield = First Arrived, First Go”). Temporary banners in high-traffic areas. CONCERNED MOTORIST, DURBANVILLE

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Rondevlei Park techie turns writer LAUREN O’CONNOR-MAY

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itchells Plain computer tech Craig Jaftha dreams of becoming a full-time writer. That goal is one step closer now thanks to the publishing of his first book The Cynewards and the Serpent Trials. The book is a supernatural tale that weaves together mythology, magical realism, Christian themes and personal experience. Prior to writing this novel, Jaftha, (29) from Rondevlei Park tried his hand at various fields, working in information technology, human resources, fitness, nutrition, and hospitality. The career-hopping eventually taught him something important; he enjoyed “creating something new from scratch". It was only four years after having this revelation however, that he chose to channel his creative energy

into writing. "It was like I could just see these characters' lives unfolding in front of me," Jaftha recalls about his eureka moment. "That's when I knew what I wanted to do with my life." Growing up in Mitchells Plain after moving there from Manenberg at age six, Jaftha experienced firsthand the challenges that would later inspire his novel. Raised by hardworking, protective parents in an environment where his father worked so much overtime that his young son barely saw him, Jaftha understands the complexities of family dynamics and personal struggles. Finding inspiration through personal trials "The inspiration for my book came through the experiences I've endured as well as those I've witnessed in my friends' lives," he explains. The novel's central concept of "Serpent

CRAIG JAFTHA’S DEBUT NOVEL BRINGS FAITH, FANTASY AND FAMILY TOGETHER

Trials" represents the everyday challenges teenagers and young adults face – from relationship problems and parental expectations to family conflicts – that shape them for life. Jaftha's love affair with the supernatural began at age nine when he watched The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser. Since then, he has consumed countless horror and paranormal stories, each helping to shape his imagination. He even spent nearly a year as part of a game writing team with Ghana-based Letti Arts Gaming studio, working on a psychological horror game. The actual writing of The Cynewards and the Serpent Trials began in February last year, though Jaftha had been

brainstorming the story since his favourite series, Supernatural, ended in 2020. Balancing his full-time IT job with his writing passion, he completed the manuscript by July last year, spending additional months on editing before embarking on the publishing process in October. CHOOSING ASSISTED PUBLISHING Choosing assisted publishing over traditional routes, Jaftha wanted to ensure "the best possible final product" for his debut work. While he describes the overall experience as positive, particularly praising the layout and design process, he acknowledges there were "a few touch and go moments". "What you don't find out until you publish your book is

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that, that's when the hard part starts," he notes, referring to the promotional campaigns, advertising, and social media obligations. The effort has paid off. Early reviews have praised the novel's plot, world creation, and unique approach to mythology. Reviewers have highlighted the book's major theme, with many noting it as "a strong debut".

Advice on potential publishing pitfalls for new writers LAUREN O’CONNOR-MAY LAUREN.OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

There is a saying among writers: your first book teaches you about writing, your second book teaches you about publishing. For author Craig Jaftha, from Rondevlei Park, Mitchells Plain this lesson came all in one package. He wrote and recently published a fantasy novel with Christian themes, The Cynewards and the Serpent Trials, through Blue Weaver. The book is a supernatural tale that weaves mythology, magical realism and personal experience. Jaftha said the process was an eye opener in terms of publishing, adding the process was mostly positive. “I decided to go with assisted publishing because I was still new at writing, and particularly this calibre of project, and I wanted to put the best possible final product out.” Jaftha said from now on he would probably try the traditional publishing route instead. “Hard as it may be I would love to try traditional publishing. I’ve seen the additional work that goes into making one’s book a success after it’s been published, and I now have a deeper respect for the process. What one doesn’t find out until after the book is published that the hard part has just begun. Launching promotions campaigns, advertising, finding the right distributors, social-media obligations and just plain building an online presence, definitely a lot of work one has to juggle with a full-time job.” PUBLISHING STREAMS Helen Holyoke, who does niche public relations for authors, publishers and book sellers said each publishing stream has its own pros and cons. With decades of publishing experience under her belt, she advised that authors do thorough research before choosing which stream to pursue. “One of the biggest pitfalls for independent authors is signing with a publisher offering ‘packaged’ publishing contracts that do not include essential professional services, such as proper editing, production and printing. A potentially strong book can be undermined by inadequate editing, which is detrimental to the author’s credibility and can be costly. “The main advantage of traditional publishing is that the publisher cover the costs of editing, production and printing. However, debut authors often struggle to secure a contract, and those who do must work within the publisher’s schedule and creative parameters, including decisions on design, editing, cover and print runs. “Independent publishing gives authors full control over the process and the timing of publication, including design and presentation, but the major drawback is all production costs are carried by the author. Assisted publishing can offer a middle ground, provided the services are

professional, transparent, and deliver real value.”

to do all the work, while holding down a day job and caring for her family.

TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING Children’s author Makhosi Dewette Dludla, who recently published her fourth book, said landing a traditional publishing contract can be a lot of hard work. “At first I didn’t know much about publishing, so the journey involved a lot of trial and error. I rewrote my work many times, asked for feedback and faced many rejections along the way. It seemed as if I had sent my first manuscript to every publisher in South Africa,” Dludla said. “My first book was published by Ndalo Publishers, but unfortunately the company later went into liquidation. Despite that setback, I kept going, and eventually my second publication lined up. Seeing my work published with Penguin Random House South Africa made all the challenges worthwhile.” Dludla’s most recent book, My Unicorn Speaks Zulu, was published last year.

ADVICE FOR AUTHORS Despite their varying publishing routes all the authors agreed publishing is hard work and not lucrative, unless one is JK Rowling. “The journey to publication can take time, and there will be moments of rejection or self-doubt, but persistence is key,” Dludla said. “It’s also important to understand that

PUBLISHING OVERSEAS For Goodwood fantasy and romance author Shameez Patel, the traditional publisher route looked different and came with other challenges. “My publishing journey has had many ups and downs,” she said, “and I am deeply aware of how this is only the beginning. I’ve come to understand that publishing success, whatever your version of success, is a marathon and not a sprint.” Patel has published five books, a fantasy series, The Selene Trilogy, and two interlinked romance novels, the most recent of which, Next Level Love, has just hit the South African shelves. She had eventually got her books on the shelves by applying to publishers overseas. “I have had the privilege of working with two publishers and one distributor. I got my first publisher by cold-calling, emailing. I spent many hours researching publishers who publish in my genre and submitting to those who were open to unsolicited manuscripts. I was unagented at the time. After securing a deal I went on to publish with a small press, and since the publishing territory was USA and UK they reached out to a local distributor to distribute my novel locally. INDIE PUBLISHING For indie author Nuhaa Bardien the journey has been a lot of hard work. She had wanted total control over her romance novels Better Once Than Never and Till This Night. “I don’t want someone to tell me when I need to write or when I need to get edits back to them, and I don’t want someone to tell me, ‘no, you can’t have that new cover’ or ‘no, you can’t have that in your book.’ I thought, ‘no, I’ll do it myself’.” The drawback though is that Bardien has

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D Die Zip Zap Circus is vir die eerste keer in die Klein Karoo op die verhoog. FOTO: JOAN WARD

KKNK-feesprogram volgepak met gewilde aspekte Vir drie dekades al bied die Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn 'n vol program vir feesgangers aan wat hul dors na goeie kuns sal les. Vanjaar maak hulle weer so met die dertigste KKNK wat van 28 Maart tot 4 April plaasvind. Tydens vanjaar se fees sal daar, volgens Hugo Theart, uitvoerende hoof en artistieke direkteur, weer gekyk word na die fees se beginjare en hoe dit oor die jare ontwikkel het. “Dié viering kyk egter ook voluit vorentoe. Die feesprogram is volgepak met die gewilde aspekte van die fees, met ’n paar nuwighede en opwindende aanpassings.” Feesgangers kan verwag om ou bekendes te sien, maar ook regskuif vir verskeie debuutproduksies van nuutgeskrewe tekste en vertalings. Daar is ook 'n keur van bekroonde en gewilde werk op die planke. “Die Feesmark is ekstra woelig met twee musiekverhoë waarop van Suid-Afrika se voorste en gewildste sangers en musikante te sien sal wees. ’n Spesiale Voluit-openingskonsert (28 Maart) met verskeie verrassings en die bekende Karoo Pops (29 Maart) en Kaktus (2 April) is terug. Verder bied die Feesmark ook kinderteater in die Klein KKNKteater, kort teaterproduksies met Blitsteater — alles aangebied teen ’n sakpasprys. Bykomend is daar ook gratis vermaak in Baron van Reedestraat by die RSG- en ATKV-kuierkol, verskeie gespreksreekse en visuele kuns,” het Theart gesê. Teaterhoogtepunte sluit Nicola Hanekom se drama Die gebed van ’n halfmens in, onder regie van Hanekom met bekendes soos Tobie Cronjé en Annelisa Weiland. Die gevierde Vlaamse skrywer Tom Lanoye se herbesinning oor die Trojaanse oorlog in Atropa: Die wraak van vrede onder regie van Marthinus Basson met Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Antoinette Kellermann, Rolanda Marais, Tinarie van Wyk Loots, Carla Smith en Geon Nel debuteer ook by die KKNK. Saartjie Botha se splinternuwe, ge-gebergtes, is op die planke met Nic de Jager, Daneel van der Walt, Miché van Wyk en Ntombi Makhutshi. Botha hanteer ook die verwerking van Die ander dogter, ’n nuwe eenpersoonvertoning met Sandra Prinsloo. Carla Smith debuteer met haar eerste toneelstuk, CRYBABY, met onder andere Frank Opperman en Nicole Holm. Die bekroonde Karoo Kaarte-span agter Die Swartmerrie is weer terug met ’n splinternuwe drama, Spoel. Breyten Breytenbach se eerste en laaste toneelstukke is vir die eerste keer by een fees

saam op die planke. Met ’n spesiale Breytenbachkaartjiepakket kan feesgangers Boklieden Verwelkingslied met Antoinette Kellermann en Dawid Minnaar teen 30% laer koste geniet. MOYA van die Zip Zap Circus gaan op ‘n veelkleurige reis deur die mikrokosmos van SuidAfrika tydens hul eerste verskyning in die Klein Karoo. Gewilde dramas van ander feeste sluit onder meer in Danie Marais se Ek is nie Danie en Athol Fugard se Boesman en Lena. Die stand-up program bied ’n keur van komedies deur onder andere Lizz Meiring met Die "Real Housewife", Wynand van Vollenstee en Thiart Li met Geagte kampeerders, Chris Vorster se Gebou soos Steffi Graf en Marion Holm se Gryp elke grasHOLM. Die grapjasse Alfred Adriaan, Alan Committie, Mel die Storieverteller, Hannes Brümmer, Kurt Schoonraad, Aletta Francina de Kock, Uncool Tea en Christie van Niekerk is ook deel van die stand-up aanbod. Daar is ook vier dansproduksies te siene. Debuutwerke op die musiekprogram is volop. Nataniël deel die verhoog met Charl du Plessis in SOOIBRAND, Frieda van den Heever, Coenie de Villiers, Mauritz Lotz en Deon Meyer is te sien in Stille vuur, Francois van Coke in Hoe ek dit onthou, Rocco de Villiers se KLAWER, Jak de Priester se 25 jaar van songs, Amanda Strydom en Je-ani Swiegelaar in Tillie/Mathilda en Elzabé Zietsman in Wat om te doen as die wêreld brand, Albert Frost en James Grace deel die verhoog in Twee wêrelde, twee kitare, een verhoog. Anna Davel en Ilse Klink is In Harmonie en Davel is ook te sien saam met The Melisizwe Plaatjie Collective in Voor die gordyn oopgaan met onder andere Brandon October en Woordenaar met Churchil Naudé, Jackie Lätti, Riku Lätti en Jannie van Tonder. Vir die jongspan is daar tien teaterproduksies, onder meer Jakob en Liewe Heksie word ‘gescam’. Daar sal ook stalletjies, die KKNK-winkel, kroeë, ’n pretpark, ’n ekspo-gebied deur Klein Karoo Agri en vele ander doendinge wees. Wat visuele kuns betref, het Liza Grobler, die kurator,’n program saamgestel onder die tema "Grenslose gesprekke", wat regdeur die dorp gesien kan word. nomThunzi Mashalaba is die feeskunstenaar vir 2026 en ’n uitstalling getiteld PLEK is te sien met werke van al die feeskunstenaars oor die afgelope drie dekades. Die volledige program is aanlyn beskikbaar by kknk.co.za. Kaartjies is te koop by Webtickets of die KKNK-kantoor.

Big names light up Kirstenbosch The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are set to kickstart the new year with an explosive January line-up with internationally-acclaimed artists. When the city's most iconic outdoor music series continues, it promises phenomenal afternoons of music against the breath-taking backdrop of Table Mountain. The new year started with a massive bang on Sunday 4 January, as Cape Town's global electronic stars, Goldﬁsh, returned to home soil. On Sunday 11 January, Belinda Davids delivered her spectacular, world-renowned tribute to the legendary Whitney Houston. Kirstenbosch welcomes back United Kingdom (UK) star Calum Scott to a sold-out show tonight (Wednesday 14 January). The Sunday sessions continue on 18 January with an unmissable double-bill of Afro-pop joy and

soulful R&B, featuring South African legends Freshlyground and new-age star Manana. To close out an incredible month, Bombino brings the mesmerising sounds of the Sahara to Cape Town on Sunday 25 January. Prepare for an evening of hypnotic Tuareg rhythms and masterful desert blues from the Niger-based guitar virtuoso. "The Summer Sunset Concerts are about connection, joy and the beauty of experiencing art in harmony with nature," says Sarah Struys, Events and Tourism Manager for Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. "This year's line-up is one of our most exciting ever, with something for everyone. "We are thrilled to welcome such incredible local and international talent to the garden." Gates open at 16:00, concerts start at 17:15. Tickets are available only via Webtickets or at the Kirstenbosch Ticket Office.

oc MacLean, legendary American blues guitarist and troubadour, returns to Villa Pascal Guesthouse in Durbanville on Sunday 18 January from 16:00 to tell songs and sing stories in an emotional remapping of the contemporary Delta Blues. Doc MacLean played Charlie Patton songs in Son House's living room 46 years ago. He has performed and recorded with a who's who of ﬁrst- and second-generation blues, roots and gospel artists such as Sam Chatmon, Peg Leg Sam and Blind John Davis. He has opened for Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter and BB King. With Grammy-winning producer Colin Linden and members of Canned Heat and Mavis Staples, he recorded the groundbreaking and inﬂuential album Narrow House. Now best known for his solo work as a songwriter and storyteller, he travels intensively throughout Europe, UK, Canada, USA, South Africa, Southern Africa and Namibia. MacLean has recently been recording in Africa. Last year, his Delta Blues/West African single "Africa

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Doc MacLean returns to Villa Pascal in Durbanville.

Blues" was play listed by blues, folk and world music stations on four continents. His current release, a Namibian recording, "Son House Died at Detroit", is also starting to spin the airwaves. This is Doc MacLean's ninth African tour before heading north for an epic second leg of festivals and concerts in Ireland, the UK and Europe. Tickets cost R250 per person. The doors open at 15:00 and the concert starts promptly at 16:00. Villa Pascal does not sell alcohol and guests are welcome to bring their own. Food baskets are not allowed. Coffee or tea and cake will be available. Seating is limited and advance booking is recommended. Contact Eugène on 082 569 4147 or villapascalguesthouse@gmail.com to book.

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Legendary American blues guitarist and troubadour Doc MacLean returns to Villa Pascal Guesthouse in Durbanville on Sunday 18 January from 16:00 to tell songs and sing stories in an emotional remapping of the contemporary Delta Blues. Tickets cost R250. Doors open at 15:00 and the concert starts promptly at 16:00. Contact Eugène on 082 569 4147 or villapascalguesthouse@gmail.com to book. Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts resume its Sunday sessions on 18 January with an unmissable double-bill of Afro-pop joy and soulful R&B, featuring South African legends Freshlyground and new-age star Manana. Gates open at 16:00, concerts start at 17:15. Tickets at Webtickets or at the Kirstenbosch Ticket Office. Theatre Arts in Observatory is starting the year with the highly anticipated Grommels on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January. 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. Tickets available at www.theatrearts. co.za Bombino brings the mesmerising sounds of the

Sahara to Cape Town at the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts on Sunday 25 January. Prepare for an evening of hypnotic Tuareg rhythms and masterful desert blues from the Niger-based guitar virtuoso. Gates open at 16:00, concerts start at 17:15. Tickets at Webtickets or at the Kirstenbosch Ticket Office. Pratibha Singh Baghel returns for one night only at Artscape on 31 January at 20:30, with Encore, an intimate, acoustic journey through ghazal, Bollywood, and contemporary classics, performed with a 10-piece ensemble of India’s ﬁnest musicians. Tickets from R250 at Ticketmaster. Milnerton Players is proud to present The Night of January 16, written by iconic writer/philosopher Ayn Rand and directed by veteran Johann van der Merwe, from 6 to 21 February at the Milnerton Playhouse Theatre. Tickets cost R150. Book at www.milnertonplayers.co.za or email bookings@milnertonplayers. com Cape Town Opera presents Gershwin in the Park, a one-night-only concert at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival on Sunday 15 February. The show starts at 18:30. Tickets from R254 at Quicket. Die 30ste KKNK vind van 28 Maart tot 4 April in Oudtshoorn plaas. Besoek kknk.co.za vir die volledige program. Kaartjies by Webtickets of die KKNK-kantoor.

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MI CT strikes back

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," 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 at the time of print. Their remaining fixtures are on Friday 16 January at Newlands against Sunrisers Eastern Cape and again on Sunday at St. Georges Park in the Eastern Cape to wrap

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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: Lhuandre Pretorius, Van der Dussen, Rickelton, Rubin Herman and David Miller. 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.

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