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The City of Cape Town has confirmed that its specialised Diala-Ride transport service will be realigned from Monday 8 September to focus primarily on transporting persons with severe mobility impairments to and from work The shift, according to Rob Quintas, Mayco member for urban mobility, is a necessary response to an unsustainable financial model and an opportunity to expand access through broader, long-term transport investment

In a statement Quintas explained the reasoning behind the change, citing spiralling operational costs and increasing demand that far exceeds the service’s original design “We agree that mobility is key to independence, dignity and participation in society,” said Quintas “(But) the reality is that we cannot sustain an ever-expanding demand ”

The current cost per Dial-a-Ride trip averages R737, with users contributing

R31000

The average monthly cost to transport a single user who travels 21 days per month.

only R22

The City subsidises each trip by approximately R515, while the Western Cape Government covers the remaining R200 This amounts to a monthly cost of roughly R31 000 to transport a single user who travels 21 days per month equating to over R370 000 per user annually

“The financial model is unsustainable

The service is currently running at a deficit of nearly R1 million per month," Quintas said

"We have explored multiple options in trying to secure funding from other sources, but without assistance from National Government, the City has no alternative but to align the service with the available funding ”

MANDATE

Dial-a-Ride was introduced in 2002 as a temporary support mechanism for working individuals with severe mobility impairments, intended to fill the gap until public transport systems became fully accessible

Over time, demand expanded beyond the initial scope, including trips for education, healthcare, and social participation creating pressure on limited resources

Quintas clarified that while the City values these needs, it must prioritise livelihoods within constrained budgets

“This decision does not mean we undervalue trips for education, healthcare, or social participation,” he said

“(But) within limited budgets, we must prioritise livelihoods while building the broader system of universal access "

Approximately 260 active users will be affected by the service’s return to its original mandate

Quintas emphasised the real investment lies in building a fully inclusive and accessible transport system that benefits far more people

ACCESS

In May, Council adopted the Universal Access Policy for Accessible Transport, which commits the City to developing a transport network where all people regardless of ability can move safely and independently

The MyCiTi bus service already meets accessibility standards, and the upcoming Phase 2A will extend inclusive access to communities in Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain

In parallel, the City is upgrading sidewalks and pedestrian crossings citywide to support children, the elderly, cyclists, and persons using mobility aids

Skenking vir skool

Martina Everts van die Kaapse Woordwewers het tydens Vrouemaand sanitêre doekies begin insamel om aan leerders te skenk Verlede week is 'n skenking aan die Hoërskool Soneike oorhandig Ronel Baker, skoolhoof, sê die skenking is 'n seëning vir die skool se gr 12-meisies Danksy die broodnodige skenking hoef die leerders nie bekommerd te wees oor voorraad nie en kan hulle nou net op hul proefeksamens konsentreer, sê Baker Samuel Theron, voorsitter van die Kaapse Woordwewers, sê dié skool is waar die droom van 'n vereniging vir digters op 11 Februarie 2023 begin het toe 'n geleentheid vir leerders van die skool en Sarepta, asook digters uit die gemeenskap, by die skool aangebied is 'n Leerder wat daardie geleentheid bygewoon het, is nou die leier van die skool se "poetry club", sê Theron

Die insameling van sanitêre doekies gaan steeds voort Enigeen wat 'n bydrae wil maak, kan dit afgee by DNA Cafe by die Langverwachtplein-winkelsentrum

. Spring Symphonies at the City Hall: American Flair is on Thursday 28 August at 19:30 Tickets cost R190 to R450 at Webtickets.

. Feedback runs at The Baxter until 30 August A murder mystery and satirical comedy by Andrew Buckland. Tickets from R160 to R230 at Webtickets.

. Total Praise and Worship with Lebo Sekgobela is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 30 August at 18:00 Tickets from R250 at Webtickets.

. A Blues Rock Show with Richard Pryor, Gin Wizards and guests is on Saturday 30 August at 20:00 at Durbanville Golf Club Entry cost R200 Book at Quicket or pay (cash only) at the door

. Klassieke kruispaaie met Lynelle Kenned en Corneil Müller is op Sondag 31 Augustus om 11:00 by die NG kerk Welgemoed. Kaartjies kos R150 by Webtickets.

. Rocco de Villiers en skoolkore van die Hoërskool DF Malan en Laerskool Totius, albei goudwenners in die ATKV-Applous-koorkompetisie, tree op Dinsdag 2 September om 19:00 in die NG kerk Welgemoed op Kaartjies kos R150 by Webtickets.

. Moffie comes to The Baxter Flipside from 2 to 27 September Tickets R240 at Webtickets.

Vermaak // Entertainment

. Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris? is at Artscape from 4 to 6 September at 19:00 Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets.

. Irene-Louise van Wyk tree op Vrydag 5 September om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos vanaf R100 tot R140 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Waseef Piekaan’s Funny Numbers Vol.2 is at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on Friday 5 September at 20:00 Tickets are R150 at Webtickets.

. ’n Pandok se Liefde is te sien by die Baxter-teater van Dinsdag 9 tot Saterdag 13 September Kaartjies vanaf R65 tot R120 is by Webtickets beskikbaar

. The Incredible Journey of Tinkerbell van Tonder met Amanda Strydom en Coenraad Rall op klavier is op Woensdag 10 en Donderdag 11 September om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant te sien. Kaartjies kos R250 Bespreek by www dieboer com

. It's My Life - the Ultimate Road Trip Anthems runs at the Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley until 14 September Tickets from R195 at www.barnyardtheatre co.za.

. Mozart’s The Magic Flute, tailored for primary and high school learners, is on stage at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone from Tuesday 16 to Sunday 20 September daily at 10:00 and 13:00 Tickets from R80 at Webtickets.

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Production returns in October

The smash-hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat sold out its initial run at Theatre on the Bay in record time This prompted producers Pieter Toerien and the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (Lamta) to announce its return on 4 October due to overwhelming public demand.

During the first season, that ended on 13 July, the production captivated audiences with eight shows a week, garnering rave reviews and playing to capacity houses nightly Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, created by the legendary duo Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, is a global musical phenomenon. Performed hundreds of thousands of times across over 80 countries, with notable runs on Broadway and the West End, the musical features beloved hits such as "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door," and "Go, Go, Go Joseph.” . Tickets for the October return are priced from R175. Book at Webtickets or call Theatre on the Bay on

THINKING OUT LOUD

How peaceful would we be if we loved others?

Love your neighbour as you love yourself

Most Christians would know that this is a well-known commandment found in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible

It compels us to treat others with the same level of care, respect, and kindness that we naturally extend to ourselves

This is a sharp contrast to the reality faced in our beloved country today

Whenever you are watching the news or listening to the radio you need to mentally prepare yourself for the worst All we hear is death, rape, murder, violence and other heinous crimes

The Cape Flats is currently bleeding So many senseless killings Families ripped apart

This begs the question then, is this showing love?

Once again, we have political leaders trying to paint a colourful picture, claiming that police have matters under control And that matters are not as bad as they look

If this is the case, why is our president not calling a family meeting to tell us what steps are being taken to stem the killings?

I fail to understand why, even during a crisis such as this, inequality is still rife

On Tuesday 19 August, the parliamentary police portfolio committee chair, Ian Cameron, and two members of parliament came under attack in an attempted hijacking incident in Philippi Within 24 hours, two alleged suspects were apprehended for the crime

Police worked throughout the night to catch the criminals All available resources were deployed to apprehend the perpetrators

..

DURING TIMES OF ADVERSITY, IT IS WISE TO NOTE THAT NOT EVERYONE OR EVERYTHING REQUIRES YOUR REACTION OR RESPONSE.

A total of 24 hours, that's all it took to get the perpetrators Yet, hijackings are a lived reality for many Capetonians

Some rape survivors are still awaiting the police to arrest the culprits Some murderers are still roaming the streets

These MPs were not told that there are no police vehicles available They were not turned away and told to provide proof of the incident They were not made to wait for hours or even treated like the perpetrator

This is the service some ordinary South Africans are met with when they set foot at some police stations

I am in no way trying to downplay what these MPs experienced It is horrific, and no one should have to go through that Isn't it time that the police and those in leadership positions sit around the table, admit that they have failed in their mandate and get back to the drawing board?

How many more mass murders should be reported on? How many more communities should live in fear?

Instead of spending on projects that never come to fruition, create more job opportunities Make education more affordable so that young people can obtain degrees and become employable Invest in educational institutions

As we live in hope that the powers that be wake up soon and act Let us start by ourselves Practice more patience and tolerance with one another

How peaceful this nation would be if we obeyed the commandment to love our neighbour as we love yourself?

-KAYLYNNEBANTOM

Blindwinemastertriumphs

Blind wine tasting got a whole new meaning when the Institute of Cape Wine Masters celebrated its first-ever blind graduate among four new Cape Wine Masters, three of whom are from the Western Cape and one from Johannesburg.

Jacques Lombard from Cape Town has made history for being the first blind candidate to participate in the Cape Wine Masters programme He was joined by fellow Cape Wine Master graduates Riaan van der Spuy, cellar master at Swartland Winery, Janine van Zyl, a sommelier and international account manager at global wine and spirits social media agency FirstPour, and Bradley Wood from Johannesburg, a specialist urologist in private practice

Since its inception in 1983 120 Cape Wine Masters to date have achieved this elite self-study qualification, making this year’s achievements all the more remarkable

The new Cape Wine Masters were celebrated at a prestigious awards luncheon hosted by the Institute of Cape Wine Masters on Friday 22 August, together with the Pinotage Association and the Lanzerac Hotel and Spa The 100th anniversary of pinotage and the first bottled pinotage under the Lanzerac label was also celebrated

TASTINGGROUPFORVISUALLYIMPAIRED

After losing his sight in 1996 at the age of 26, Lombard’s introduction to the wine industry came through an invitation by Hermann Kirschbaum, then winemaker at Buitenverwachting, to join Wine Insight, a wine-tasting group for visually-impaired wine enthusiasts

This unique environment, free from influence by labels, brands, or appearance, honed his reliance on aroma, flavour and

A JOURNEY DEFINED BY RESILIENCE, PASSION AND THE UNWAVERING BELIEF

texture, skills that proved invaluable in his wine career

DISTINCTION

Twenty years later, in 2016, Lombard founded Winebrands, a Cape Town-based wine retail business supported by a dedicated team

A customer’s remark about purchasing only award-winning wines sparked his curiosity about South Africa’s awards system His research revealed that most judges on leading panels were Cape Wine Masters or Masters of Wine, a discovery that inspired him to enrol with the Cape Wine Academy

Progressing through the certificate and diploma courses with distinction, Lombard earned an invitation to join the demanding five-year Cape Wine Masters programme

Throughout his studies he received guidance from no fewer than 84 industry leaders, whose mentorship and generosity he credited as instrumental to his success

For Lombard the Cape Wine Master title is the culmination of a journey defined by resilience, passion and the unwavering belief that wine is best judged by the pleasure it brings in the glass

His dissertation examined the formation, health effects and mitigation of biogenic amines in wine, dispelling common myths about sulphites and highlighting the amine compounds as a key cause of winerelated discomfort

The dissertation investigates the complex role of biogenic amines in wine; nitrogencontaining compounds produced and broken down in the human body through normal metabolic processes While

essential for regulating functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, brain activity, digestion and immune response, these compounds can present significant health risks when consumed in excessive amounts from certain foods and beverages, particularly red wine

The research provides an extensive literature review of factors influencing biogenic amine formation in wine, including microorganisms, terroir, grape cultivar as

well as viticultural and cellar practices

Central to their formation is the activity of lactic-acid bacteria, naturally present in the winemaking environment

An exploratory consumer survey within the study revealed limited public awareness of biogenic amines and their potential effects, underscoring the importance of education in this area

Beyond wine, Lombard maintains an active lifestyle, training weekly on a tandem bicycle and participating annually in the Cape Town Cycle Tour He lives in Welgemoed with his wife, Petro, and their son, Daniel

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RICKY’S ROAD TO SA 7S PLAYER

YoungB’ville playerdefies odds

AVRILFILLIES

When Ricardo Duarttee from Bellville, SA 7s player and former learner from Stellenberg High School, affectionately known as Tricky Ricky, joined the Blitzboks in 2022 and made his debut in Dubai, he believed his touch rugby background had the biggest impact on his rugby career. He is going to be more involved in coaching clinics and tournaments

"If it wasn't for touch rugby, I would never have developed the ability to take on the role of playmaker for the Springbok 7s team

“I've been playing touch rugby since primary school - every day before school, during first and second break, and even barefoot in the street when friends came over Even if you scraped the skin off your toes, you kept on playing," he says STARTEDFROMTHEBOTTOM

When he was expelled from Paarl Gymnasium and Paarl Boy's High Schools, he was told by many that his rugby career was over

"I joined Stellenberg High School in Bellville in 2015 and had no idea that it would be the place where my rugby would develop the most

“I was unaware of the competitive touch rugby league in the northern and southern suburbs, but Pierre Bosman from the Vikings touch rugby team, father of Christian and Eugene Bosman, Andries Carstens and Frankie van den Heever from the Warriors Sports Academy, brought a group of Stellenberg rugby boys together

"Every Monday night after rugby practise we would rush off to our touch rugby games in Kuils River, Brackenfell or Kraaifontein Rugby Clubs, and on a Thursday night again after training

“Ifitwasn’tfortouchrugby,Iwould neverhavedevelopedtheabilityto takeontheroleofplaymakerforthe Springbok7steam.”

- Ricardo Duarttee

with the school, we would rush to play at Central Park in Century City," he says

TOUCHIES

They enjoyed touchies so much that they entered the Hot Summer of Touch Rugby Tournament, played every December on beaches across the Western Cape from Camps Bay and Macassar to Strand, Kleinmond, Struisbaai, Stilbaai, Mossel Bay and Hartenbos

"In 2020 Craig Wesley Wood invited me to train with the Warriors of Christ, a professional touch team formed by players from Heidelberg, Macassar and Strand

“During the Covid 19-lockdown we trained every Wednesday and Sunday on the beach for at least two hours I was humbled every single day by the talent around me," Duarttee says In 2022 he sold his car to pay for the Stellenbosch Academy of Sports Sevens programme and then realised how much those beach touch rugby sessions had given him a massive edge

"Coach Philip Snyman noticed it and six months later I was offered a contract to join the Springbok Sevens Academy Three months later I got the opportunity to make my debut for the Blitzboks in Dubai

"I am going to be more involved in In2Touch tournaments and coaching clinics to plough back and interested parties can contact Grahame Bobrow on info@touchrugby co za or on 082 492 3683," he says

IMAA Kickboxers Shine at kickboxing regional trails

This past weekend, athletes from International Martial Arts Academy brought the heat at the Cape Town Kickboxing Trials

From first-time full contact fights to seasoned wins, it was a proud showcase of skill, heart, and true IMAA grit

All the athletes have been selected to compete and represent Cape Town Kickboxing at the Western Cape Kickboxing Championships in October

.Avril Stephens (Veteran) earned Gold

in Light Contact (Tatami), and Silver for Semi Contact (Tatami), Silver for Kick Light (Tatami)

. Raquel Stephens (Senior) earned a Silver for Full Contact and Gold for Light Contact

. Christopher Verster (Junior) earned a Bronze for Light Contact (Tatami) and Bronze for Kick Light (Tatami)

. Morgan van Nooy (Senior) earned a Silver for Full Contact (Ring), Gold for Light Contact (Tatami), and Gold for Kick Light (Tatami)