Kungfulocal honoured
AlocalKung Fu champion will receive tophonoursthisyear, being inducted into the WorldAction Martial Arts Hall of Fame andHonors in America later this month.
Goodwood resident, Shifu Muhammad Junaid Chafeker, alsoknown as M.J Li, was invited to attend Action Martial Arts Magazine’s 25th anniversaryevent, the most prestigiousmartial arts gathering in theworld, taking place in Atlantic City, New Jersey from 31 Januaryto1February wherehewill be formally inducted.
M.Jisthe founder of the M.JLiKung Fu Foundation, aregistered non-profit organisation.Helaunched theNPO a decade ago, where his major focus has been offering up his timefor free, training youth from disadvantaged communities acrossthe Western Cape, Gauteng and Tshwane.
In his30years practising Kung Fu,M.J has won more than30gold medals for South Africa. He hasalso represented thecountry in more than14World Championships acrossfour continents.
M.Jisa three-timeUndefeated Legends of Kung Fu World Champion, IKF World Cup Champion, Africa Kung Fu Champion,and World Chin Woo Kung Fu Champion.Heisalso afour-time Hong KongInternationalWushu Kung Fu Champion
He will nowbeformally inducted into theWorld Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame andHonors andwillreceive a
prestigious award. He will become the first Muslim Kung Fu champion from South Africa and Africa to be inducted. Former world champions and movie stars that have been inducted over the yearsinclude Jackie Chan, JetLi, Don the Dragon Wilson, Cynthia Rothrock, Benny TheJet and Bill Superfoot Wallace, to name afew. He leaves SouthAfrica tomorrow (Thursday 29 January)toattend the event.
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Management changeforroads
The City of CapeTown's Urban Mobility Directorate is set to take over the maintenance and management of 32 traffic signals on national roadswithin its jurisdiction,following approvalfromthe Mayoral Committee for athree-year agreementwith the South AfricanNational Roads Agency Limited (Sanral).
The proposal, which still requires City Council approval at theend of the month, will see Cape Town managesignalised intersections along key national road sections while Sanral continues to bear all construction, maintenanceand operational costs.
The 32 intersections are located along threemajor nationalroad corridors owned and managed by Sanral:
. TheR300 between the N2 and N1 highways;
. The N2 highway between the R300 and R102;
. The N1 highway from the R300towards theeast.
This represents asignificant addition to Cape Town's current traffic management responsibilities, as the City already maintainsand managesapproximately 1560 signalised intersections across the municipal road network through four dedicated maintenancedepots
IMPROVEDRESPONSETIMESEXPECTED RobQuintas, Maycomember for urban mobility, said the inter-governmental cooperation would deliver substantial benefits to road users.
“Road users will benefit significantly
CITY TAKESOVER SECTIONSOFNATIONAL ROADSFOR THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT
from this inter-governmental cooperation because it will allow us to respond to faults at Sanral signals and do component upgrades that will improve the operational efficiencies of the signals at theseintersections and keep Cape Town moving.”
He praised the City's expertise in trafficsignal management, highlighting dedicated staff responsible for sequencing, alignment and timing to optimise traffic flows along major transport networks.
Theproposed 36-month agreement will outline obligations for both parties, including costs for materials, labour, upgrades and new installations. Sanral's signals are integrated into the area traffic control network and monitored from the Transport Management Centre.
This arrangement builds on Cape Town's existing collaboration with Sanral, which currently operates and maintains the Freeway Management System on behalf of the three road authorities responsible for Cape Town's freeways: the City, Western Cape Government and Sanral itself.
Theagreement follows previous shorttermarrangementsbetween the two entities for maintaining signalised intersections, indicating amove towards more formalised long-term cooperation in traffic management.
Trafficcameras catcharsonist
Cape Town's traffic-enforcement technology proved its worth this weekend when CCTV cameras helped police arrest asuspected arsonistwho was allegedly settingfire to vegetation along amajor highway.
The suspect was detained just after midnight on Saturday 17 January, after Traffic Communications Centreoperators workingwith Freeway Management Systemcameras spotted someone setting vegetation alight on the M5 northbound, before Berkeley Road.
Acoordinated effort among the Traffic Communications dispatcher, FMSoperator and Highway Patrol led to the suspect's arrest by Highway Patrol officers.
The individual was detained at the Maitland PoliceStation,where acase of arson was subsequently opened. The arson arrestwas oneof375 arrests made by the City's enforcement agencies
during the past week, the City said in a recent statement.
Traffic officers recorded 73 225 offences, impounded 143 publictransport vehicles and executed 1410 warrantsofarrest They made 63 arrests, including 50 for driving under the influence of alcohol, five for reckless and negligent driving and eight for various other offences.
Metro police officers made 110 arrests, issued 3577 traffic and bylaw fines, and recovered various quantities of drugs, one pistol and 432 crayfish tails
Law enforcement officers made 202 arrests and issued 6877 notices.
ThePublic Emergency Communication Centre received 1211 calls for assistance over the weekend, including 429 calls for medical assistance, 46 cases of assault, 29 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents, 171 noise complaints and 23 reportsof domestic violence.
TheCity’sUrban MobilityDirectorateintends to,uponCouncil’s approval,enter intoanagreement with SANRAL Western Cape to maintain and manage trafficsignalsonnational roads that arelocated within Cape Town.
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Twoweekend crashes have no serious injuries
Twovehicle-related incidents were reported at the start of the weekend in Parow and Goodwood, respectively Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported in either of them.
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is net ‘n kosmetiese oefening, wat gedoem is om te misluk,” sê Waldeck. Wat hy voorstel, is “strategiese” projekte wat reeds so vroeg as graad agt in skole van stapel gestuur word. “Dit is gewoonlik die graad waar leerdersbegin opkyk na die ‘bling’ van bendes. Die glans van bendelede se lewens word vir hulle aantreklik, wanthulle komuit gebroke huise;ouers is afwesig en daar is geen dissipline by die huis nie. Bendes vul maklik die leemte wat afwesige ouers veral vaders —laat “Dan is daar die trauma wat kinders, wat in bendegeteisterde gebiede grootword, ervaar. Hulle sienelke dag geweld en sommige sienlyke terwyl hulle op pad skool toe is. Hierdie kindersontvang nooit traumabehandeling nie en word groot met daardie geweldadigheid binne-in hulle,”sê Waldeck
Volgens hom moet alle organisasies, insluitend kerke, nieregeringsorganisasies, die polisie en die regering, saam met gemeenskappe werk. “Almal moet in dieselfde rigting trek. Gemeenskappe weet wiedie smokkelaars is, maar hulle vertrou nie die polisienie en nie-regeringsorganisasies het niedie geld om programme van stapel te stuur wat die jeug kan help nie.
“Baie dwelmhandelaars is natuurlike sakemanne, maar niemand gee hulle die nodige hulp om positief tot die gemeenskap by te dranie. Ek weet dat baie van hulle nie wil smokkel nie, maar wie gaan hul kinders se skoolgeld betaal? Wie gaan ‘n brood koop? In die tronk word jy vaardighede geleer wat veronderstel is om joubuite te help, maar as jy ‘n misdaadrekord het, word jy weggewys. Wat doen daai ou? Hy gaan terug na sy ou lewe, want niemand gaan hom onderhou nie.”
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Reeksprobeersieningsverander
’nNuwe doku-realiteitsreeks, wat eersdaags op VIA uitgesaai word, nooi kykersomiemand andersse wêreld van naby te ervaar. Die reeks herinner dat ware konneksie begin wanneer ons ophou wegkyk en werklik begin om mekaar raaktesien.Die trant is sag, eerlik en diep menslik met ’n sterk fokus op omgee en menswaardigheid. Sumarie Greyling (née Jordaan), sangeres, motiveringspreker en voormalige Mej. Dowe SA-finalis en hoofmeisie van Jan Krielskoolin Kuilsrivier, bieddie programaan Sumarie is self hardhorendenleef met serebrale gestremdheid aanhaar linkerkant.Syvertel dat haardroom nogaltyd was om mense se mening oor gestremdheid te verander, en om te wys “differently abled” beteken nie mindernie, maar anders,ennet so bekwaam Verander jou siening bringhartlikheid, humorendoelgerigtheid na verhalewat dikwelsnie in die hoofstroomvertel word nie. Elke episode stel kykers bekend aan driesentrale figure: Sumarie as aanbieder,’nbekende gas soos Miale Roux, Willem Botha of Leah, en dandie ware ster van die episode —iemandwat anders bekwaamisen’nunieke storie van veerkragtigheidenmenswees dra. Die bekendebring ’n volle dag indie ander persoonsewêreld deur —nie as toeskouer nie, maar as deelnemer.Die ervaring bring eerlike gesprekke, ongemak, baie
SUMARIE GREYLING AANBIEDER ‘VERANDER JOUSIENING’
humor en soms trane, maar altyd groei. Voor die program was daar ’n lied, “Verander jou siening”, wat Sumarie self geskryf en gesinghet. Die liedjie is meer as drie miljoen keer op sosiale media gekykenhet uiteindelik die vonk geword vir die TV-reeks. “Mense was skepties oor of ek dit kandoen, en of Suid-Afrika gereed is vir ’n reeks soos hierdie,” sê Sumarie. “Maar onswys dat differently abled mense niebeperk is nie. Onswys lig, humor, menslikheid en trots."
Die doel van Verander jou siening is om werklike konneksie tussen individue watandersins nooit souontmoetnie,te fasiliteer —enomruimte toetelaat vir persoonlike groei deur eerlike gesprekke, gedeelde oomblikkeendie moedom ongemaktekonfronteer. Die reeksroem hom op integriteit in sy storievertelling: nikswordopgevoer nie, en elke interaksie is gegrond in die geleefde waarheid van die individueopdie skerm.
Die eersteepisode fokus op Sumarie se identiesetweelingsuster, Elanza,’nparaatleetwat haar lewe metkrag, humor en volheid leef.Dit is ’n eerlike vieringvan menswees—sonderjammerte of sensasie. Die reeks se regisseuren
medevervaardiger, Hein Scholtz, sê Verander jou siening was ’n ongelooflike leerskool vir die span. “Ek kan eerlikwaar sê dit hetons só baie geleer oor toeganklikheid, hoemense wat differently abled is die wêreld sien en ervaar en daarin beweeg.Dit was ’n voorreg. Ek dinkdit sal blyk uit die program, want as die span wat die verfilming doen, só geraak is, hoop onskykers sal ook meegevoerword en hul siening verander. Dalksal hulle die wêreld voortaan op ’n andermanier ervaar deur mense en hul uitdagings ook meer in ag te neem. Die wêreld is só gepolariseer op die oomblik, en ’n program soos hierdie is juis die regte
Sumarie Greyling is die aanbieder van Verander jou siening en haar tweelingsuster,Elanza Jordaan,is te sienindie eersteepisode vandie doku-realiteitsreeksop VIA,watopDonderdag 5Februarie begin.
medisyne om ons weer terug te bring na dit wat werklik saak maak: liefde, gemeenskap, respek en begrip," sê Scholtz. “Die program werp ook ’n blik op die organisasies en skole wat gemeenskappe skep vir mense wat differently abled is. Dit was ’n voorreg om te sien hoe ons gaste te danke aan hulle kan floreer en in die samelewing inskakel. Onshet almal as beter mense aan die ander kant van die program uitgekom,. My hoop is dat die kyker dieselfde avontuur saam met ons sal beleef.” . Die weeklikseprogram begin op Donderdag 5Februarieom20:00met heruitsendingsop Sondae om 18:30opVIA (DStv-kanaal 147).
AVBOBlaunches5th mobile trolleylibrary literacycampaign
AVBOB has opened nominations for the fifth year of its Road to Literacy campaign, partneringwith Oxford University Press Southern Africa (Oupsa) to donatea record 2000 trolley librariestoprimary schools and education-focused non-profit organisations across SouthAfrica.
The 2026 campaign, running from19 January to 31 March, invites the public to nominate schools and educationNPOs that would benefit from mobile trolley libraries, eachcontaining 500 Caps-aligned books designed to foster alifelong loveof reading among young learners.
“Year five is our most ambitious to date. Two thousand trolley libraries mean additional one million books in the hands of young readers,” says Nakedi Pilane, executive director of business development and financial services at AVBOB. “We have seen how asingle trolley can change the energy of aclassroom andthe confidence of alearner.”
The initiativerepresentsadoubling of the 2025commitment, which saw 1000 trolley libraries distributed. This expansion constitutes an investment of R115 million, with each library valued at approximately R57 500.
Karen Simpson, managing directorat Oupsa expressed her enthusiasm for the campaign's continued growth. “Speaking to educators who'vereceivedtrolleyshas shownmejust how transformativethis initiative is.
“We're committedtopublishing in all 11 officialwritten languages, andthis campaign helps us getthose books directly intothe hands of learners who need them most.”
FOURYEARSOFIMPACT
Since itslaunch in 2022, the AVBOB Road to Literacy campaign hasmade substantialinroadsinto addressing South Africa's literacychallenges.
The programme supports early-grade reading by providing mobile trolley librariesthat align with the Caps curriculum, offering teachers versatile, ready-to-useclassroom resources whilst giving learners regular access to ageappropriate books.
To date, the initiative hasachieved significant milestones: approximately 4000 trolley librarieshave been donated to schools andeducation NPOs nationwide, distributing 1966 000 books through29525 nominations submitted by communities.The totalinvestmenthas reached R227 million
The nomination process, dubbed “NominatetoEducate”, welcomes participation from parents, teachers, principals, learners, alumni, community members,and NPOs. Eligible nominees include under-serviced public primary schoolsand education-focused NPOs that demonstratebothneed andcommitment to improving literacy in their communities.
Festiveseasoninjuries spike
Morethan 130000 caseswererecordedatpublic health services this past festiveseason, theprovincial health department said in astatement issued last week.
Each year the festiveseasonplacesincreased pressureonemergencyservices in the province, it pointed out.This treatment estimate, between 15 December 2025 and14January 2026,atemergency centres acrossthe provinceisaccompaniedbythe more than 47 000 estimated incidents responded to by the department's EmergencyMedical Services (EMS), totalling 177000 emergencycases
TheHealthDepartmentsaid EMSteams responded to 47 351 emergencycalls acrossall districts,the highest demand recorded in greaterCapeTown, the Cape Winelands and Garden Route.
It said trauma remaineda majordriver of demand, the EMS respondingto7353 assault-related casesand 1437 motor-vehicle incidents Seasonal risksalsoincreased, with93drowning
incidentsand multiplewilderness andTableMountain rescues, thedepartment said
MEDICALCONDITIONS
Emergencycentres recorded atotal of 130004 patient admissions,including 29 272traumacases and93755 non-trauma cases. Earlyindicators showed patients with chronicmedical conditions made up alarge proportion of theseadmissions. From 15 December last year to 14 Januarythis year mostchildrenseen in emergencycentres were treatedmainlyfor non-trauma-relatedconditions, whilefalls andaccidental injuries remained the leadingcausesofinjury. Whileoverall visits declined compared to theprevious festive season –including feweraccidental injuries,blunt assaults and falls –serious violence-related casessuchasstabbings andgunshot wounds continued to placepressureon services. TheForensic PathologyService confirmed 941deathsinthe reporting period.
“Accesstobooksina learner's mother tongueimproves reading for meaning at formative stages, classroom engagement and contributes towards retention of learners throughtheir school career. This initiative givesthe public aunique opportunity to help address SouthAfrica's literacy crisis and support theirlocal schoolsbysimply spending afew minutes submitting anomination,” adds Simpson. Each nominationundergoescareful review to ensure fair andimpactful selection,with full eligibilitycriteria and timelines available on the AVBOB Road To Literacy website.
BROADERLITERACYINVESTMENT
The Road to Literacy campaign forms part of AVBOB's wider literacy investments, including the AVBOB Container Library programme, which converts shippingcontainersinto fully equippedlibraries serving learners and communities.
“Our commitmenttoliteracy extends beyonddonation. It'sabout creating a lastingchange throughinitiatives that work,”adds Pilane.
“Through the AVBOB Road To Literacy campaign,weare able to reach schools that often lackresources, helping to nurture agenerationofreaders who can imagineand achievemore.”
. Nominations canbesubmittedathttps://bit ly/4sJLVZ2 until31March 2026.
The2026 campaign,running from 19 Januaryto31 March,invites membersofthe publictonominate schoolsand education NPOs that wouldbenefit from mobiletrolley libraries.
Valentine’spicnicfor animals
Love will be in the air this Valentine’s Day as MdzanandaAnimal Clinic and Shelterinvitesthe public to itsValentine’s Picnic for Paws,aspecial fundraising event in support of the animals of Khayelitsha.
The charitypicnic takesplace on Saturday 14 February, from 10:00 to 14:00, at thepicturesque Joostenberg Bistro and Deli. Theevent promises arelaxed and memorable picnic experience filled with good food, great company, and a meaningfulcause.
Guests are encouragedtoattend with theirpartners, friends, families, or even solo,while enjoyingthe beautiful outdoor setting. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their owners on the day.
Attendees can look forward to aselection of freshly preparedpicnic baskets,
including regular, vegan, single-adult, and children’s options.
“Last year’s picnic was incredibly special, with awonderful turnout from our supporters,”says Kelly Arendse, fundraising and event organiser All proceeds will go directly towards supporting the vital workofMdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter, which provides veterinary care, shelter, and outreach services to animals in need within the Khayelitsha community. The clinic serves approximately 1500 animals amonth through consultations, hospitalisation, operations, sterilisations, mobile clinics, an animal ambulance and adoptions. . Ticketsare available via Quicket (Valentinespicnic-for-paws).Visit www.mdzananda.co.zaoremailKelly on fund@mdzananda.co.za
MerakiDance Festivalreturns
Jazzart DanceTheatre, one of South Africa's leading contemporarydancecompanies,will return with the Meraki DanceFestivalwith an expanded two-week celebration at Artscape from 26 Februaryto7March. Thecompanyhas alegacy spanning over fivedecades.
Meraki means "todosomething withsoul, creativityand love,leaving apieceof yourself in the work". The2026 festival followsthe theme "Our Stories".
This celebrates livedexperience, heritage, identity and imagination told through dance.
Thefestival explores howdanceservesasboth mirror and messenger.Itreflects who we areand wherewecome from. Theseare storiesofjoy, struggle,memory and becoming. Dancecarries these narratives forwardbeyond wordstofuture generations.
TWOWEEKS,TWOSPACES
Meraki 2026 willuse two consecutive weeksand two performancespacesatArtscape
Week One runs from 26 to 28 February in the Arena.Itfeatures three days of workshopsin Contemporary, Pan-African,Amapiano andHip Hop styles. Theweek ends with amidday performance showcasing young dancers. This platform targets school-agedaudiences.
Week Twotakes placefrom5 to 7Marchinthe Artscape Theatre. It includes masterclasses ledby industryprofessionals, evening performances, anda Saturdaymatinée
TWOWEEKSOFMERAKI AT ARTSCAPE
BUILDINGCOMMUNITY
JazzartManagingDirectorAverilHughes commented on thefestival'sgrowth. "Every collaborationbeginswitha story. We give each other our thoughts, dreams andambitions…andoften,pieces of ourhearts."
She noted thecommunityforming aroundthe festival. "AsMerakientersits second year,what's alreadyvisible is thecommunityand connection that gathers aroundthisfestival. Artists and audiencescome together to sharetheir stories through movement."
Thefestivalfeatures returning companies includingFigureof8Dance Theatre, Gain Collective, ImbewuDance Collective,Cape Ballet Africa and SboNdabaDance.New participants include EOAN DanceCompany,Basic Black, Waterfront Theatre School,UnmuteDance Theatreand Dancefor All. Youngchoreographersatthisyear'sfestival includeAshlynn Erasmus,AdrienneNewman, Lee vander Merwe, Nick Masepe andZoe Fredericks.This reflects Jazzart's commitmenttosupportingyoung artists
Thefestivalwillpremiereanew collaborative work betweenJazzartDance Theatreand New WorldDance Theatre, entitled "Our Stories" bringing the festival's theme to life
.Tickets areavailableatwww.webtickets.co.za
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Zanne Stapelbergkom hou op Saterdag 21 Februarie om 20:30 en op Sondag 23 Februarieom14:00 konsert in Die Boer
Die Boer is haar teatertuisteinhaartuisdorp, Durbanville
Albie vanSchalkwyk op klavier is saam metZanne op dieverhoog. Saam gaan hulle dielekker van musiekblyspele, opera en musiek vanAfrika metdie gehoor deel.
Dit is 'n regteegteZanne-en-Albie-konsert wat vreugdevol, vurig,passievol en sommer netbaie lekker gaan wees.
"Wantmusiek is soos konfetti vir die siel enkoffie as jy vaak is, en die antwoordopdie vraag en die vonkel in jou oog en die towerkrag watals beter maak en dielekker watnooiteindekry nie," sê Stabelbergoor die optrede . Kaartjies kosR200.Bespreekbywww. dieboer.comofby021 9791911.
Jazz education strikes achord
Organisers of theannual KarooJazz Festival, the PrinceAlbertCommunityTrust (PACT), announced in December theexciting expanded scope of the Karoo Jazz Project (KJP)–ayear-rounddevelopmental initiativethatistransforming the musical and cultural landscape of theKaroo
TheKaroo Jazz Project,powered by PACT and supported by ProHelvetiaand the NasionaleAfrikaanse Teater Insiatief(Nati), continues to buildonits bold vision–todiscover, nurture, and developjazz talent within ruralKaroo communities.
This year pianist and composerPaul Hanmer joins long-term supporters of theproject,Ramon Alexander (one of the leading exponents of Cape Jazz), and LynettePetersen (OuteniquaHigh School’s jazz teacher andconductor), in unlocking musical potential by bridging education, mentorship,and exposure.
“The KarooJazz Project isn’t just about learning scales andsongs in themonthsleading up to each J2Jfestival –it’sabout creating access,”saysHanmer “It’sabout givingyoung peoplefromPrinceAlbert, Leeu-Gamka, andbeyond, thetoolstoexpress themselves, to understandtheir heritage, and to speak the language of jazz with confidence.”
Traditionally,jazz practicehas been confinedto cities wheremusiciansand audiences thriveinlive performance spaces and experiencethe innerwork-
ingsof"music conversations" musicians have with one another through the art of improvisation. Running parallel to the educational mission is the much-anticipated JourneytoJazz Festival, and at whichthe KJP willperform in May.
Thefestival has become an emblemofcultural connectionand youth empowerment,and every ticket sold directlysupports PACT’s ongoing work in training, upskilling, and employment creationacross the eventsindustryand othersectors.
TheJ2J 2026 line-up already includessome of SouthAfrica’smostrevered and innovativeartists, suchasVusi Mahlasela,Hanmer, Nomfundo Xaluva, YonelaMnana &The SoulteeSisters, and Amy Campbelland others. Twoveryspecial acts will be announced on 31 Januaryduring the JourneytoJazz Previewevent at TheDansvloerinthe Swartberg Mountain Pass.
With limitedaccommodation in PrinceAlbertand growing national interest, audiences areencouraged to secure their ticketsearly.
Thefestival takesplace from 30 April to 3May in PrinceAlbert
. TicketsareavailableonQuicketatR250per performance.
. FollowJourneytoJazzforupdatesandartist announcementsonsocialmedia.
. Alan Committie's Av-a-laughta is currently on at Theatreonthe Bayuntil7February. Ticketsfrom R200toR350 at Webtickets.
.TheOpera Singer runs at the Baxter Studio from currentlyuntil 7February. Atheatrical and immersive experienceintothe worldofa creativespirit– alife dedicatedtoacraft,toperfectionand to ascension. TicketsfromR160atWebtickets.
.MarcLottering's musical comedy ColleenThe Musical runs at TheBaxter Theatrenow until7 February TicketscostR200toR320 at Webtickets.
.Summer Festivalatthe City Hall: Piazzolla and Pines featuring LotharHensel, oneofthe most sought afterbandoneon soloists in the music world, is on Thursday 29 Januaryat19:30.TicketsfromR190 to R450 at Webtickets.
. Pratibha Singh Baghel returns to Artscape forone night onlyonSaturday31Januaryat20:30, with Encore,anintimate, acoustic journeythrough ghazal, Bollywood, and contemporary classics, performed with a10-piece ensemble of India'sfinest musicians. TicketsfromR250atTicketmaster.
.TheCape Town PhilharmonicOrchestra is at the KirstenboschSummer Sunset Concert on Sunday 1 Februaryat17:30.Gates open at 16:00.Ticketsare R360 or R255(age6-21).BookatWebtickets.
. DanCorderpresents TheRealState of the Nation from Thursday 5toSaturday7 February at 20:00 at TheHomecoming Centre. TicketsfromR200at Webtickets.
. MilnertonPlayers is proudtopresent TheNight of January16,written by iconicwriter/philosopher Ayn Rand and directedbyveteran Johann vander Merwe, from 6to21Februaryatthe Milnerton Playhouse Theatre. TicketscostR150.Bookat www.milnertonplayers.co.zaoremail bookings@ milnertonplayers.com.
.GinWizard'sBlues, Brews& Rock nRoll is at HillcrestEstatefor NationalBeerDay on Saturday7 February. Doorsopen at 18:00.TicketscostR180 at Quicketand R200 at the door
. The1990romantic film Pretty Woman shows at the GalileoOpenAir Cinema at Zevenwacht Wine Estate on Saturday 7Februaryat20:15. Gatesopen at
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TheHomecomingTheatre.Featuring rising stars acrossarangeofdancedisciplines and afreestyle roulette battle wheredancers willgohead-to-head TicketscostR200atQuicket
. Conrad Koch and Chester Missing’s PuppetPower runs from 10 to 14 February at Theatreonthe Bay. TicketsfromR180 at Webtickets
.Juan Boucher tree op Donderdag12Februarie om 19:30 by Kapstadt Brauhaus Bloubergop. Kaartjies vanafR265isbeskikbaarbyQuicket
.Yukio Mishima'saward-winning production The Lady Aoi is at Artscape from 14 to 21 February.Six performances only. TicketsfromR150 at Webtickets. . Cape Town Operapresents Gershwin in the Park,a one-night-onlyconcert at the MaynardvilleOpen-Air FestivalonSunday 15 February.The showstartsat 18:30. TicketsfromR254atQuicket
. Jeremy Loops is at the KirstenboschSummer Concert on Sunday 15 February at 17:15.Ticketsare R360 or R255 (age 6-21). Book at Webtickets.
. Francoisvan Coke Acoustic is by Kapstadt Brauhaus Durbanville op Woensdag18Februarie om 20:00.Kaartjies vanafR200byQuicket
. UnderThe Mountain,a night of praise and worship withlocal artists and American BenFuller, is at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden on Saturday21Februaryat19:00.TicketsR545atWebtickets. . TheACappella Music Festival is at Artscape on Saturday21Februaryat13:00.TicketsfromR150 at Webtickets.
. Vusi Mahlaselaand JabulileMajola performatthe Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert on Sunday 22 February at 17:15.TicketsR255(youth) or R360 at Webtickets.
. TheFirebird is at Artscape from Thursday19to Sunday 22 February.A fusion of puppetry and dance. TicketsfromR160 at Webtickets.
. TheNutcracker presented by Cape Ballet Africa is at the Artscape OperaHousefromWednesday25 February to Sunday 1March. TicketsfromR290at Webtickets.
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Jazzart DanceTheatre’sMeraki DanceFestival returns to Artscapewitha two-week celebration of dance and storytelling from 26 Februaryto7 March. PHOTO:PAULSEABY
Movetobandrinkinganddriving
The Department of Transport is moving to implement atotal ban on drinking anddriving whilst breathalysers areset to be installed in taxi vehicles to prevent intoxicated drivers from operating their vehicles.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced plans to amend Section 65 of theNational Road Traffic Act to introduce azero-tolerance policy that would prohibit any alcohol consumption before driving “The time has come for us to amend the law so we have aclear-cut, easy-tounderstand and unambiguous policy thatsays drinking and driving is not allowed,” Creecy said at amedia briefing on the 2025/26 festive season roadsafety performance.
Theminister described the current law, whichallows regular drivers up to 0.05g per 100ml of blood and professionaldrivers up to 0.02g, as “totally unacceptable”. “Our driving and drinkingpolicy was formulated almost 30 yearsago.Intoday's SouthAfrica it is totally unacceptablethat there is alaw that allows people to drink and then drive,” Creecy said. “I have never understood this, Icannot explain this to anyone who has lost aparent,a brother, asister, achild as aresult ofa road accident.”
BREATHALYSERSFORTAXIINDUSTRY
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) President Abnar Tsebe announced that breathalysers are to be installed in taxi vehicles “immediately”, with the focus on long-distance taxis “for now”, especially ahead of the Easter holidays.
Before ataxi driver takes atrip, they must complete abreathalyser testwhich will be linked to the vehicle. If it shows
SUPORTERSSAY NATIONAL ACT AMMENDMENT IS ‘LONGOVERDUE’
the driver hasbeen drinking alcohol, the vehicle will notstart.
Tsebe said drivers must complete anotherbreathalyser test after drivinga certain number of kilometres andthere arecamerasystemsinvehicles “so we are able tomonitor thatthey are doingthe right thing.”
He added that whilst it will take a lengthy period to install breathalysersin alltaxivehicles, Santaco will be starting at thetaxiranks with its marshalls in collaboration withits taxi associations.
FESTIVESEASONSTATISTICS
REVEALALARMINGTRENDS
Preliminary data indicates a5% reductioninfatalities andaccidents during the latest festive season compared to the previousyear, with 1427 fatalities recorded from 1172 road accidents.
However, roadblocks during the festive season revealedconcerning statistics Officers conducted 1632 roadblocks and checked 1.8million vehicles, with 173 695 drivers tested for alcohol consumption. Of these, 8561 testedpositive, marking a 144% increase from thesame period the previous year.
The highest recorded blood-alcohol reading wasinKwaZulu-Natal, where onedriver tested 14 times above the legal limit.
Creecy noted that 40% of accidents occurred between 15 and28December and involved private vehicles on back routes
in theevenings.
“Thosefactors tell us that thesewere not travellers whowere moving to along distance destination. These were party revellers whohad accidents, serious accidentsthatresulted in several deaths,” sheexplained.
SUPPORTFORPOLICYCHANGES
The proposed changeshave received backingfrom various quarters. Kashifa Ancer, campaign managerofthe Rethink Your Drinkcampaign,welcomedthe announcement.
“This is along-overduepolicy shift. Alcohol-related road deaths are predictable,and treating them as inevitable has costlives,” Ancer said.
The campaign noted thateach unit of alcohol consumedwithin an hour raises blood alcohol concentration by about 0.02g%, with additional units consumed quickly furtherincreasing injury risk
GOOD councillor andMayco member for economic development and spatial planninginTshwane, Sarah Mabotsa, alsoexpressedsupport for the proposed amendment.
“GOOD supports the callfrom the national ministeroftransport to amend Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act so that driving after any drinking of alcohol is totally prohibited,” Mabotsa said.
“Alcohol is proven to slow down perceptionand response times for drivers, makingthe roads unsafe for drivers who drink, andunsafe for their passengers, other drivers, andpedestrians.”
Mabotsa highlightedthatwith11418 road deaths in 2025 andover 8500 drivers testingpositive for alcohol during the festive season,stronger measures are
TransportMinister Barbara Creecyhas announced that thegovernment plans to lowerSouthAfrica’s drunk driving limit to zero
needed.
“This amendment would bring South Africa's road safetystandards in line with those of Australia and many other countries where driving under the influence of alcohol is totally prohibited,” she added.
ROADTOIMPLEMENTATION
Thezero-tolerance policy proposal builds on previous efforts. In 2020, former transport minister Fikile Mbalula introduced the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill to Parliament, which included measures to eliminate bloodalcohol limits entirely.
However, despite parliamentary debate and consultations, the bill has not yet become law.
Creecy emphasised that taxisare not responsible for the majority of accidents, with only 7% of accidents involving taxis, although thereisalikelihood of multiple deaths in taxi accidents.
“The majority of accidents were private citizens travelling on minor roads after partying,” she said.
Everystory buildsthe worldwewant to see
Hey partner. Breathe withme. Icall you partner because Idon’t see youasjust areader —Isee youas someone walkingwithme. We’ve done so successfullythis past year; we might as well keep walking. When Iask you to breathewith me, it’s an invitation to pause,not to perform. Rightnow, that pausefeels more important than ever Welcome to 2026. This is my first column for the year, and Ihope to share many “hey partner” moments with you. When asked where I’m from,Ijokingly say I’m acitizen of the world. December proved just that —Ispent mostofitonthe road betweencommunities:Zwelethemba in Worcester, Mdantsane in East London, New Brighton in Port Elizabeth, and KwaNokuthula in Plettenberg Bay
The roads blurred under the wheels, townsand townships passing like pages in abook Icouldn’t put down. As I travelled, Irealised that not everystory has aheadline. Some just make the heart lighter.
In many homes and streets, people would keep quiet in the face of injustice or share their thoughts, frustrations and hopes in hushed tones, carefully, as if testing whether it was safe to be heard. People aren’t silent becausethey don’t care.They’re often silent because, over generations, they’ve been taught that their voices don’t matter. Taught to doubt their worth, to normalise being ignored, to survive quietly. But in some spaces,
NOTICETHESMALL VICTORIESAROUNDYOU. SPEAKUPWHENYOUMUST. CELEBRATEWHENYOUCAN.
I’ve seen something different —something quietlyrevolutionary. People speaking up, insisting to be seen, heard, to matter In Zwelethemba, Imet agrandmother tendingacommunitygarden. Her hands were darkened by soil and sunlight, her voice soft but firm. She’d started the garden as asafe place for children. It wasn’t on the news. It didn’t go viral.Yet watching children harvest vegetables, their laughter spilling over fences —the power of small victories.
In Mdantsane, neighbours had cleaned the streets for Christmas —not because anyone asked them to, but becauseit mattered to their sense of dignity. One picked up aplastic bottle,another swept, others planted flowers. By afternoon, a street thathad felt forgotten looked alive again—care is contagious.
In New Brighton, Iwitnessed ayoung lady startareading circle in her yard. It began with three childrenand afew books. The children’s eyes light up with stories. —Small acts can ripple further than we imagine.
In KwaNokuthula, young, loud, and unapologetically joyful artists revitalised homes for low-income residents. With each brushstroke, houses told newstories of hope, colour and possibility. Thesemoments are everywhere —in gardens, streets, yards, neighbourhoods and kitchens. They’re about connection, resilience and humanity. They’reeveryday victories that don’t make headlines but remind us that healing begins when we speak, act, and notice each other. Your voice matters too. You don’t have to shout to be heard. If something feels wrong in your community, to speakto ajournalist, share your storybecause injustice thrives in silence, and everyday victories thrive when acknowledged.So partner, Iinvite you to breathe with me. Notice the small victories around you Speak up when you must. Celebratewhen you can. Connect when it matters.
—NAMHLA MONAKALI
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ONTPLOFFINGVAN KLEUR:‘n Leservan Durbanville hethierdie kleurvollefotovan die pragtige bougainvilleaopdie hoek vanDurbanwegenTindalestraat in Durbanville geneem–“sommeruit my motorbydie rooi verkeerslig”! FOTO:WYNANDTHERON
School’s rugbyinshambles
DF Malan High School's rugbyhas been nothing short of disastrous. Theschool that once prided itself on excellence andplayerdevelopmenthas allowedits rugby culturetocrumbleintoinconsistency,frustration,and outright unfairness.
Howisitpossiblethatsenior players —those who have invested years into this sport,attended every practise with dedication,and maintained peak fitness —are stilldenied agenuineopportunityto competefor aplace in thefirst team?
Howmanyseasons must pass before someone finally acknowledges the obvious?
Everyyearbrings newcoaches, newpromises, new “visions”, andyet the result remains the same: seniors pushed aside,notransparency,nostability, and no real progress. Insteadofbuilding astrongerprogramme, the constant turnoverhas draggedthe team from bad to worse.
Playerswho have proven their commitment areleft watching from the sidelines whilevague,inconsistent, andunexplained selection decisions arequietlymade
Inwonermoeg van plakkers se dinge
Ek hetallemoontlikhede probeer om die onwettige plakkersopdie munisipaliteit se erf 2465 in Soneike, Kuilsrivier, te verwyder Stad Kaapstad,wetstoepassers en die burgemeester vanKaapstad ignoreer my maandelikse pleidooie vanaf2018 toedie plakkers daar begin plak het. Watuitersontstellend, frustrerend, onaanvaarbaar en onbillikis, is die feit dat ek hoëmunisipalebelasting en diensgeldemoet betaal,terwyl dieStadKaapstad dieplakkerstoelaat om onwettig langsmyerf te plak Hulle verwyder ook niedie vullis watdie plakkers onwettiglik rondstrooi nie.
My pleidooi oor die veiligheid, gesondheid en brandgevaar watmyelkedag in die gesig staar,wordblatant deurdie Stad geïgnoreer
Myverwysingsnommers vir klagteshelp niejuis baie nie
Onwettigeplakkers vermeerder onder die aandag vandie Stad en wetstoepassingsbeamptes
Ek daagdie Stad en die burgermeester uit om hierdie feitlike skrewe te komtoets.
J.J.CLOETE ,Soneike
.TygerBurgerhet die briefaan die Stad Kaapstad gerigvir kommentaar,maar hetteen druktydnog geen terugvoering ontvang nie
behind closed doors, tolerating negativeinfluences of parents which shouldbeentertained. It is beyond unfair —itisdemoralising.
What messagedoes this send to the young athletes who have proudlycarried the school’s colours?That hard work counts fornothing? That showing up,stayingfit, andgivingyour allmakes no difference? That politics outweigh performance?
Theschool owes theseboys—and the entirerugby community—far better.
Theschool cannotcontinue to project apolished public image while ignoringthe growing frustration amongplayers andsupporters.
Tr is tial. Co ist yi ential.
Bejaardes waarsku
teen e-taxi’s
Wees versigtig vir e-taxi’s! Vandeesweek is twee 80-jarigemensenadie Bellville-gemeenskapskliniek met’ne-taxidiens vervoer.
Die man het sy selfoon in die motor vergeet.Hyhet dit nie teruggekrynie Hulle is latermet ‘n ander e-taxihuis toe. By navraaghet die bestuurder beweer hulle het nie betaal virdie reis nie!
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Acallforhelpto savepenguins
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The ExecutiveMayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, recently attended aspecial release event with the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob), standing alongside the dedicated team working tirelessly to save the criticallyendangeredAfrican Penguin.
On 20 January, celebrated as Penguin Awareness Day,Sanccob ambassador Martine Viljoen spent time feeding the critically endangered African Penguins in care, underlining the essential, ongoing efforts required to nurturetheir recovery and survival.
Adult penguins require between six and 10 fish perday to thrive, demonstrating how vital consistent care and feeding are.
PENGUINAWARENESSDAY: MORETHANAMOMENT
Releases of rehabilitated penguins are powerful symbols of hope, but Sanccob stresses that real conservation success demands ongoing support.
“Releases are more thanmoments —they show what’s possible when leadership, science, and public support work together,” said aSanccob representative.
To encourage public participationin this vital mission, Sanccob is inviting donations to help feed penguins in their care.Those who donate aminimum of R150 standachancetowin aluxuryonenight stay for two, includingbreakfast, courtesy of TheOyster Collection
AFRICANPENGUINSFACEGRAVETHREATS FROMBIRDFLU
African Penguins are currentlyfacing severe challenges from an outbreak of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as BirdFlu.
Newrecyclingcollection days
The collection schedule for the Think Twice recyclingserviceinthe northern surburbs of Cape Town and surrounding areas will change from 1February so that recyclingcollections will take place on the same day as general refuse collections, accordingtoamedia release issued by the City of Cape Town on Friday. This change follows requests from communities who raised concerns about increased litter andperceived safety risks associated with having separate collection days for recycling andgeneral refuse.
The affectedareas includesub-councils two,five,six and seven, according to a media release issued by the City of Cape Town
By aligningthe two services, residents will only need to put their refuse and recyclingbins outonceaweek —aimed at helpingtocontain littering, among other things.
Collecting recyclingonthe same day as general refuse is in line with other areas of theCity that benefit from Think Twice.
REVISEDCOLLECTIONSCHEDULE
The revisedcollection schedule applies to thefollowingparticipating suburbs:
. Subcouncil 2(BelmontPark; Botfontein Smallholdings; Brackenfell(Central, Common,Heights, Industria, South); Bloekombos;Buh-Rein Estate; Cape Gate; Edenpark; Haasendal; Kraaifontein (including Industria andEast); Northpine; Protea Heights; Protea Village; Ruwari; Scottsdene;Wallacedene; Windsor Park and Windsor Estate andVredekloof.
. Subcouncil 5: Parow Industria and Vredelust(Kuils River).
. Subcouncil 6: Bellair; Blommendal; Blomtuin; Chrismar; De La Haye; Groenvallei; Heemstede; Joubert Park; La Rochelle;Loumar; Meyerhof; Vredelust; Boston; Bosbel; Oakdale; Oakglenand Vredenburg
. Subcouncil 7: Bothasig; Durbanville and Durbanville Hills; Edgemead; Monte Vista; Panorama; Plattekloof (including Plattekloof Glen); Sonstraal and Sonstraal Heights; Stellenberg; Welgemoed and Uitzicht.
REMOVEBINSAFTERCOLLECTION
Going forward residentsare reminded to not place any bins out earlier than the evening before collection, and to remove bins from the street as soon as possible after collection.
“We thank residentsfor theirwillingness to recycle and for theirengagement on thisissue. We are happy to be able to negotiate asolution to thismatter that works for everyone involved,”says Grant Twigg, Mayco member for urban waste management.
“Recycling is key to protecting our environment as it helps send less waste to landfill, which reduces carbon emissions,” Twigg says.
Thecollection schedulefor recycling bins willchange from 1February
SANCCOBWARNS OF BIRDFLU IN PENGUIN POPULATION
Since September 2025, 23 African Penguins havetested positive,with at least nine confirmed deathsamongwild populations. The disease has caused widespread mortalityamong seabirds alongSouth Africa’s coastline, including speciessuch as CommonTerns, Hartlaub’s Gulls,Great WhitePelicans, andvariouscormorants Bird Flu severely affectsthe brain, causing unusual behaviour, twitches, andseizures.While the risk to humans remainslow if basic precautions are followed, Sanccob urges the public not to touch sick or dead birds andtoreport sightingsimmediately.
COMMUNITYVIGILANCECRITICALTO PENGUINSURVIVAL
Sanccob is workingclosely with State Veterinary Services andconservation authorities to monitor the spread of HPAI andprotectvulnerable seabird populations. Public reporting of sick or deceased birds greatly assist surveillance efforts.
If youencounter aseabird that appears ill, injured, unusually tame, or deceased, do not touch it. Instead, report it immediately to Sanccob or the relevant authorities. Thepublic can submit sightings via an onlinereporting form here or contactSanccob directly.
TRACKINGTHEOUTBREAK
Up-to-date information aboutthe bird flu outbreak and its impactonseabirds, including African Penguins, is available throughanonlinedashboard hostedbythe DepartmentofEnvironment Affairs . Visithttps://dea-surveys.maps.arcgis.com/ apps
MayorGeordin Hill-Lewis attends the African Penguinrelease with Sanccobexperts.
Sanccoband Cape Town’sMayor joinforceswith localcommunities
Marketfoundations‘moresolid’
Property professionals are predicting ayear of strategic opportunity for South Africa’sproperty market in 2026, following aperiod of market recalibration in 2025. Interest rates havestabilised, investor confidenceisclimbing, and activity is picking up across residential, rental, and commercial sectors, according to industry experts.
Aftertwo interest rate cuts in 2025 brought breathing room to the market, property finance specialists say the foundations are now more solid than they have been in some time. “2026 is starting on stronger footing,” says Leonard Kondowe, national manager for Rawson Finance. “We’re seeing encouraging signs in areas like transport, energy,and inflation control. It’s still acomplex global picture, but locally, the foundations are more solid than they’ve been in some time.” Banks have responded with renewed competitiveness, offering attractive interest rate concessions,100% bond approvals, and meaningful discounts on legal fees to qualifyingbuyers.
However, Kondowe warns that affordability challenges haven’t disappeared entirely. “There’s still often asignificant gap between what people hope they can borrow and what they’re actually approved for,” he notes.
PREPARETHOROUGHLY
With conditionsgradually improving,propertyexperts say 2026offersbuyers achanceto make real progress if they come tothe table prepared.
“Prequalificationisn’tjust a formality anymore —it’s the starting point for any serious buyer,” says Craig Mott, national sales manager at the Rawson PropertyGroup. “It givesyou clarity, strengthens your offers, andhelps agents match you with the right properties faster.”
Kondowe advises buyers to build up apositivecredit record,
start saving towards adeposit, and avoid taking on new debt once they’ve started the bond process. He alsocautions against maximising budgets even with bondapproval. “Justbecause you’reapproved doesn’t mean you should max outyour budget. Leave room for rising costs —whetherit’sinterest rate adjustments, levies, or maintenance.”
SELLERS:FOCUSONPRESENTATION
In 2026’svalue-conscious environment,sellers cannot
afford to rely on outdated assumptions, according to property professionals.
“Smart sellers are getting their properties valuation-ready from day one,” says Mott.
“That means fixing visible defects, creating astrong first impression, and pricing in linewith market reality—not wishfulthinking.”
Today’s buyers are focused on long-term value, examining energy efficiency, fibre availability, running costs, and security before making decisions
RENTALMARKETSHOWSSTEADY MOMENTUM
Therental market demonstrated impressive consistency in 2025, with momentum expected to continue in 2026, particularly in well-connected areas outside traditional metros where remotework continues to drive migration.
“We’ve seen steady growth across the board,” says Jacqui Savage, national rentals manager at the Rawson Property Group. “Demand is strong, especially in well-connected neighbourhoods outside the traditional metros.”
However, Savage notes that security, fibre, and overall property condition are no longer optional for landlords seeking quality tenants and premium rent
“Late payments are creeping up,” Savage observes, emphasising that thorough tenant vetting and compliance with Fica regulations remain essential.
SUCCESSREQUIRESPREPARATION
Property experts agree that whilst2025 was about market recalibration, 2026 will favour thosewho are prepared.
“Opportunities are always out there,”says Mott, “but you need to be ready to take them. Planning early, pricing realistically, and being open to expert advice —that’swhat sets the successful clients apart.”
Propertymarket activityisexpected to increase this year as interestrates stabiliseand investor confidencegrows PHOTO: PEXELS
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Theformer Fast FiveProteaplayerAmber Coraizin,head of netballatFairmont High School,isone of the ambassadors of the DNL Tournament and NetballDevelopmentProgramme and willbeplaying in the exhibition matches on Fridayand Saturday.She will also be part of theGoalgetters programme forthree to fiveyearolds.
Futurestars takecourt
The annual DNL Netball Tournament has been launchedthis week by the DNL NetballDevelopment Programme 2026.
The tournament, apowerful platform dedicated to the development ofthe youth andwomen, education, and community upliftment through sport,will open with agala opening and fundraising event on Thursday 5February at Fairmont High SchoolinDurbanville.
The tournament this year will welcome 30 elite players and mentors from across South Africa, who will engage with local teams throughout thetournament.
BRIDGESGAP
This mentorship model bridges the gap between elite athletes and aspiring young players, inspiring thenext generation of women in sport, says Dr Freda Kemp, founder and director of the DNL Tournamentand Netball Development Programme.
Tournament matches will take place on Friday 6and Saturday 7February and will be broadcasted live on SuperSportSchools, allowing viewers across South Africa to experience women’s sport at itsbest.
"The DNL Netball Development Programme integrates structured sport development with education and social impact.
“The initiative provides young women andchildren with access to quality coaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, while addressing barriers such as geography and financial constraints," says Kemp.
"This tournament is more than a competition, itsgiving coaches the chance to settle their teams for theseason. We willhave the privilege to see the best players in Cape Town and someelite players from Gauteng thatwenormally
Boulers laat kolwers
Die boulershet diebotoon gevoer in die jongste reekseersteliga-krieketwedstrydedie afgelope naweek in dieWP.
behoorlik bontstaan
ELITE PLAYERS, MENTORS FROM ACROSS SA TO ENGAGEWITH LOCALTEAMS
only see in the Telkom netball league. They will be accompanied by Rozanne Matthyse and Dr Elsje Jordaan, coaches of Jaguars and Fireballs respectively.
"On Fridayevening andSaturdaythere will be two exhibitionmatches and we inviteall netball enthusiasts to the events," shesays
EXCITINGMILESTONE
The 2026 programme marks an exciting milestone with the support of GEA, a globaltechnology suppliertothe food, beverage andhealthcare industries, a companylisted on the German DAX. Stadio University joins as an official sponsor of the u-19 division, expanding access to training andcompetitive opportunities for young netball players across South Africa. 3Cube Management Fast 3willalso come on board as akey partner, addingnational visibility and dynamic energy to the tournament
This year’s event is officially endorsed by the Cape Town Netball Federation, reinforcing its commitment to the growth and professionalisation of both community-level and elite netball across the region.All funds raised will assist Cape Town players to attend the Spar National Championships, ensuring talented athletes can represent their province on anational stage
The Goalgetters divisionofthe tournament, ledbyLuhandri van der Merwe, focuses on early childhood development, introducing foundational motorskills, teamwork, andhealthy living habitsthroughsport andplay.
Geen Tygerbergsespankon by die 200-merk uitkomnie.Cravenby, KraaifonteinenTygerberg-klub wasaan diewenkant in hulonderskeie wedstryde.
Tygerbergsesegeoor Strandfontein (161) is moontlik gemaak danksy Bjorn Hollenbach(61)en Ansley Adams(4/30), terwyl Kraaifontein (158) die span vanEdgemead (144) naelskraapgewen het met bydraes deur JJ Fourie(44) en Ismael September (3/24) –SAREL BURGER
