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Balancing aPhD in pharmaceutical sciences with competitive chessis no smallfeat, buttry doing so and winning adivisioninanational chess championship.
University of the WesternCape (UWC) PhD student, 25-year-old Harrison Abrahams from Parow, succeeded in achievingexactly that. Harrison captured the South African OpenChess Championships Intermediate Section, hosted from 27 June to 5July 2026, scoring an impressive eight points from nine rounds.
The Intermediate Section was fiercely contested, with the topfive finishers separated by razor-thin margins. Abrahams securedfirst place outright, while hisfour competitors, Kopa Lesetedi, Andile Siyali, Christian Maxwell, and Karl Freeks, rounded outthe secondthrough fifth spots after atense tiebreak.
For Abrahams,the victory is atestament to hisability to balance two demanding worlds. While he is known as aformidable chessplayer whocompetes regularly,
he is also deep intohis PhDstudies in pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on nanomedicine and tuberculosis treatment. Reflecting on his tournament success, Abrahams described his mindset as calm yet focused.
“I had astrategy, but Ialso reminded myself to enjoy the game. That balance made all the difference. My mindset was simply to play good chess and ensure I was well-rested and focused. Idid not try going for tricksand played solidly and Ihonestly did not expect to win. Ikept that fantasy of winning out of my mind completely, and focused on one game at a time. And it all worked out,” he said. “In chess, you calculate different possibilities and evaluate critically what the right plan is.
THURSDAY30JULY
. TheR5booksaleatthe Durbanville Children’s Homewilltakeplace on Thursday 30 Julyand Friday 31 July from 09:00to15:00,and on Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00 at the receptionarea. CDs, DVDs, books, including children’sbooks and coffee-table books, willbeonsale. Bring your ownbagsorboxes. Card facilities will be available.
FRIDAY31JULY
. TheCenturyCityWinter Night Market transforms Century Cityintoaglowing winter escape filledwith live music, gourmetcomfortfood, artisanstalls and acosyatmosphere.The market runs from 16:00 to 21:00 atIntakaIsland.
. Nederduitsch HervormdeChurch at 29 ME RothmanStreet,Parow-North, will be holding Scratchfor abargain from 09:00. Browse secondhand items: clothes, kitchenware and many moreitems.Jaffles with coffee or teawillalsobeonsale.
SATURDAY1AUGUST
. Visit the Cape Town Gemand Mineral Club’s open dayfrom10:00 to 14:00at14a GoedeHoop Street, Bothasig. Entryisfree. Come and learnmoreabout thehobby of crystals,gems, and mineralspecimen collecting, and relatedcraftwork.Plentyofoff-road parking. Food available. Allwelcome,especially children
. TheprestigiousVulekaArt Competition2026, SouthAfrica'slongest-running continuous artcompetition, willofficially openits annual exhibitionatArt.b Gallery,Arts Association of Bellville,from11:00.Forty finalist artworkshavebeenselectedtoproceed to the final judging stageand the winners will be announced at theopening. Theexhibitionatthe Art.bGallery will remain open to the public until 26 August,and the online exhibitionvia the Art.bGallery websiteuntil theend of September
. Die gewildeR5-boekverkopingvan die Vriende van Bellville-biblioteek vind weer van1 tot28Augustus in die voorportaal vandie Bellville-biblioteeksentrum plaas. Diegroot verskeidenheid boeke, almal teen slegsR5elk,sluit harde- en sagteband fiksie, nie-fiksie en gewilde skool- en universiteitshandboeke handboekein–enige winskopiejagter se droom. Die verkoping is oop tydens gewone biblioteekure. Slegs kontant word aanvaar. Virmeerinligting kontak Ilze Swart082 6667758.
. TheCapeClivia Club will be hosting itsClivia Interspec Display in Durbanville Town Hall from 09:00 to 15:00.Come and have alookatall the beautiful flowers of the club's membersand learnmoreabout clivias. Therewillalsobesales of plants. Entryisfree. . Discoverfantasticindoor and outdoorbargains, unique finds,and greatdeals forthe whole familyat theGoodwood BargainsMarketatthe Goodwood Soports Club from 09:00 to 13:20.Freeentryand secure parking at the corner of Aliceand Miltonstreets. Everyone is welcome. No Frills.Just Thrifts. Formore information, emailthegoodwoodmarket@gmail.com
. AndriëtteNorman, sangeres en voedingskundige, kompraat om 09:00 oordermgesondheid by Suidkerk (NG kerk Kuilsrivier-Suid).Die praatjie en optrede is tenbatevan diekerkseWinterhoop-projek wat vanjaar onder meeropondersteuning aankinders in Rietbronfokus. Komgeniet 'n oggend volinspirasieen samesynvir 'n goeiedoel. Daar is ook'nminimarkvan 08:00 tot14:00. Kaartjiesvir diepraatjiekos R100en is beskikbaar op die kerk se webblad by https://suidkerkwinkel.company.site/Koppi-Liefi-Mini-Mark
. Join the craftersand charityorganisations at the DurbanvilleCraft Market at its monthlycharity event, weather permitting, at 5LouwStreet– corner Louw andHafeleStreet(behind the police station, next to the firestation) —from09:00 to 14:00. There willbe"Spot thedot”littlesurprises forwomento celebrateWoman's monthinAugust.Visitors can browse the stalls with onlyhandmade crafts, support FisantekraalAnimalWelfare,pop in at the food stalls whilelistening to the live music performancebyJerry Fourie. Pets arewelcome.Entranceisfree.
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. Die Durbanville-poësiekring komom10:00indie saal vandie Durbanville-biblioteek byeen. Larissa Olivier,een vandie leeskring se bekwamelede,sal 'n bespreking doenvan 10 jong Afrikaanse digters wathul werk op 'n vars, anderse manier virpoësieliefhebbers bring. Toegang is gratis vir lede en R50 vir besoekers,verversingsingesluit.Kontak Lesley van derVyver by 083460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.com om te bevestig.
FRIDAY14AUGUST
. "A Night in Paris" themedgalaevening in support of Magdalenahuis CounselingCentre is being presented atEensgezind on Klipheuwel Road outside Durbanville.Tickets include athree-coursemeal. An auction willbepresented by Wicus vander Merwe. Themasterofceremonies is Brad Kirsten. Tickets are R650 perpersonorR6000 foratable for10people. Theevent willstart at 18:30.The dresscode is Parisian chic. Book by 31 July at info@magdalena.org.zaor 073942 2528 (Whatsapp)
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The Western Cape HighCourtlast Wednesdaysentenced the accused, a49-year-old man from Kraaifontein, to life imprisonmentfor therape of Daniel Jamneck and lifeimprisonment for his murder on 15 June 2023. He was furthersentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for the rape of aBrackenfell woman in 2005, andeight years imprisonmentfor the sexual assault of Daniel.
Action Society welcomedthe sentencing of thechild predator responsible for the rape andmurderofeight-year-old Daniel, sayingjusticehas finally been served for alittle boy whoselife was brutally stolen.
Theorganisation, however, says its work is far from overand will continue to pursueaccountability for the systemic failuresthatallowedadangerous repeat sexualoffender to remain free despite his violentcriminal history.
The courtalso ordered that the accused be entered on theNational Register for SexOffenders, permanently prohibited himfrom working with children, prohibited him from possessing afirearm, and ruled that both Maria Jamneck and therape survivorbeentitled to make representations to theParole Board should he ever become eligible for parole.
“Today’s proceedings were marked by a powerful moment of solidarityasDaniel’s mother, Maria Jamneck, and the other rape survivor held hands in court as they awaited sentence,”says Juanita du Preez, Action Society’s head of operations.
“Twowomenwhose lives had been foreverchangedbythe same offender stood together in support of one another as justicewas finally delivered.”
‘ABSOLUTELIGHT’
Earlierinthe week, the court heard Maria’s victim impact statement, in which shedescribed Daniel as “ourabsolute light”, acompassionatelittle boy who lovednature,dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, and adoredhis younger sister. Shealso spoke of the devastating
trauma that continues to affect her family every day since Daniel’smurder.
“Today’ssentence brings justice for Daniel and recognises the immense suffering endured by Maria, and everyone whose lives have been shattered by this monster,” says Du Preez,
“Justice has finally been served. But we will continue our fight to expose the failures within the criminal justice system that allowed thisaccused to remainfree and continue his crime spree, ultimately ending in Daniel’sdeath.”
“South Africans deserve ajustice system that identifies dangerous repeat offenders, acts decisively and protects innocent lives before another family has to endurethis kind of unimaginable loss.”
Action Societyaccepted amandate to support Daniel’sfamily after it emerged that the accused had previously been convicted of rape, later absconded from a court-ordered rehabilitation programme, and subsequently faced another attempted rape charge that was withdrawn before Daniel was raped and murdered. Du Preez said: “The organisation will continue pursuing accountability for the institutional failures that allowed these warning signs to go unaddressed. While today’s sentence closes one chapter in Daniel’scase, Action Societysays the broader fight for systemic accountability is only beginning.”
HarrisonAbrahams (middle) is balancing studies towardsaPhD with winning chesstournaments FROMPAGE1
That analytical and critical thinking is readily transferable to doing aPhD. Ihave to questionmythought processes and research to ensure they are robust enough to helptreat tuberculosis.”
Curiosity is another factor in Abrahams’s success: “Chess and nanomedicine both explore new avenues to solve the problemsathand, and being open to new ideasiskey to nanomedicine and chess.”
Whenasked about hisroutine, Abrahams said chess is away to recharge. Butstopping at thecampus outdoor chess boards is never atemptation for him. He much prefers hisbreak from the intensity of research,playingonline, mostly as a
brief 10-minute distraction and connecting with others through chess tournaments.
“I started my chess journey when Iwas about seven years old. My uncle played against me and beat me. He taught me the basics and Iremember losing almost every game at first, but Iwas hooked. That inspired me to improve my chess skills until Icould beat him,”hejoked. “Later, Iplayed casually in primary and high school, and I, strangely enough, stopped playing chess during the pandemicand restarted it when Ireturned to UWC for my master’s degree in 2024, thistime taking it very seriously.”
And just like that, the result becomes crystal clear: asingle move can transform the entire game. Patience, foresight, and adaptability are the keys that unlock a decisive checkmate.
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Duisende motoriste en voetgangerswat daagliks vandie Tienie Meyer-brug oor Robert Sobukweweg gebruik maak, word gemaan om ekstra waaksaamte wees na verskeie voorvallevan roof,klipgooiery, "smash-and-grab"-aanvalle en aanvalle op voetgangersdie afgelope maande. Die brug verbind Bellville en BellvilleSuid
Volgensdie Bellville-Suidgemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF)kom dieprobleme jare reeds aan Sers. Charles Neelse, Bellvillepolisiewoordvoerder,sêpolisiebeamptes hethul sigbaarheid in die gebied verhoog nadat die brug as 'n misdaadbrandpunt geïdentifiseer is.
"Die Tienie Meyer-verbypad is tans problematies. Ons begin soggens van omstreeks 06:00 af patrollies ry met ons blou ligte aan omdat daar voorvalle was waarin klippe na voertuie gegooiis,"sê Neelse. Hy sê die polisie het reeds verskeie verdagtes geïdentifiseer.
"Maar ons moet hulle nog vasvat. Ons kan dit nie alleen doen nie, maarons gaan hulle vang."
Neelse doen 'n beroep op motoriste om voortdurend bewus te wees van hul omgewing,veral wanneer verkeer opeenhoop of wanneer hulle by verkeersligte stilhou.
VOETGANGERSENMOTORISTEGETEIKEN
Mark Suker, voorsitter vandie BellvilleSuid-GPF,sêmisdaad by diebrug duur reeds die afgelope twee tot drie jaarvoort. "Die rooftogte, aanrandingsenselfs ernstige geweld duur al die afgelopetwee tot drie jaar,"sêhy. Volgens Suker buit misdadigersdie spitsverkeer uit wanneer voertuie tot stilstand kom. Hulleslaan toevoordat hulle in die informele strukture langs die spoorlynverdwyn.
‘n Beampte vandie Voortrekkerwegstadsverbeteringsdistrik hou toesig by die Tienie Meyer-brugverbypad nadat die gebied as‘n misdaadbrandpunt uitgewysis.
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langs die spoorlyn maak dit maklik vir verdagtes om ná misdade weg te kom. Hy gloook talle voorvalle word nooit by die polisie aangemeld nie, veral deur buitelandseburgers wat huiwerig is om sake oop te maak
LANGTERMYNOPLOSSINGSNODIG
Hoewel Sukerdie groter polisiesigbaarheid verwelkom, meen hy dit alleen salnie die probleem oplos nie "Ons vra al jare lank dat Prasa, die Stad Kaapstad,die polisie,metropolisie en die betrokke wykraadslede saamwerk om 'n volhoubare oplossing te vind,"sêhy. Hy sê beter beligting, die verwydering van onwettige strukture waar moontlik, gereelde wetstoepassing en meer patrollies sal help om misdaad in die gebied hok te slaan Suker doen ook 'n beroep op inwoners om alle voorvalle by die Bellville-polisie
The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) said three arrests over afive-day period had recently highlighted the importance of public vigilance and ongoing efforts to combat crimeinthe Bellville and Parow areas.
The firstincident occurred in the early hoursof17July, when VRCID Public Safety Officers Sive Gqweta and Thabo Thomsanawereconducting patrols on thecornerofVoortrekker Road and Van Eyssen Street, Parow. After noting suspicious behaviour among three males officers attemptedtoconduct astop-andsearch. One suspectfled the scene but was quickly apprehended. An imitation firearm was found in his possession and he was arrestedafter being handed over to theParow police.
On 20 July officers SakhumziMarobo and Andreas van Wykresponded to a report from asecurity officer in the UniCare Pharmacy parking area in Durban Road, Bellville, where asuspected car jammerhad stolen alaptopbag from aparked vehicle. The suspect was immediately detained on the scene, the stolenproperty recovered, and officers secured thearea while awaiting the police after the vehicle owner had indicated theirintentiontoopen acriminal case. The suspect was subsequently arrested for theftfrom amotor vehicle.
In athird incident, in the early hours of 21 July, officers Willie Davids and
Edwin Adonis were patrolling the Bellville CBD when they stopped and questioned asuspicious-looking individual on the corner of Belrail Road and Carl Malan Street.Hewas found in possession of a car stereo believed to have been stolen. Thesuspect was handed over to the Bellville police, where he was arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods.
Derek Bock, VRCID chief operating officer, urged motorists to remainvigilant, particularly against car jamming.
"Car jamming remains aconcernand is often an opportunistic crime.
“Motorists should always physically check that theirvehicle is locked before walking away, as remotejamming devices can prevent vehicles from locking when the remoteispressed.
“Never leave valuables visible inside your vehicle, report any suspicious activity immediately, and if you become the victim of acrime open acase with the police. Every reported case contributes to ongoing investigations and helps law enforcement identify crime patterns and bring offenders to justice,"says Bock
TheCityofCape Town haswarned motorists nottofallfor ascamin which fraudsters send SMS messages claiming road users have unpaid parking fees and must click on alinkto settle the balance.
According to the City’sUrban MobilityDirectoratescammerssend messages via SMS but mayalsouse other platforms such as email and WhatsApp One of the common messages reads “Action required: Your parking feeremains unpaid. Please settle the balanceimmediately. ” TheCitysaysthe onlyway to pay foron-street parking is directlyto the parking marshal at the time of parking. It does not send SMS,email or WhatsApp messagesrequesting payment forparking fees.
Motorists areadvised not to confuse thesefraudulent messages withlegitimatenotifications about outstanding trafficfines. TheCitydoes send reminders to motorists with outstanding fines registered in their names, which contain alink to viewfines at www cityofctviewfines.co.za
Anyone with concerns aboutan outstanding parkingfee should not respond to the message or clickonany links, but contact theCity’sTransport Information Centre on 0800656463 or transport.info@capetown.gov.za for assistance
“Residentsand visitors should remain vigilant andavoid clicking on linksinunsolicited messagesclaiming that parkingfeesare outstanding,” said Maycomember forUrban Mobility RobQuintas
“Ifindoubt,contact the City directly throughthe Transport Information Centre forverification. TheCitydoes notrequest payment forparkingfees throughSMS,email orWhatsApp messages.”
TheCitycharges parking fees for on-street parking bays in designated areasacrossCapeTown, particularly in centralbusiness districts andareas wheredemandfor parkingishigh.
Accordingtothe City thisprevents anyone motorist from occupying a spacefor extended periods, ensuring fair access to parking forall road users.
Anew study fromthe University of the Western Cape(UWC)has found the question “why doesn’t she just leave?”misunderstands the lived reality of women trapped in abusive relationships. Researchers say leaving is often not an easy choice but acalculationbetween competing dangers
The research,published in theSocial Sciencesjournal, was conducted by UWC’s Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Children,Family and Society. It draws on theexperiences of 262 mothers, grandmothers, adolescents and practitioners from fourcommunities: Cape Town,SaldanhaBay, Fisantekraal and auniversity student cohort. Participants from diverse backgrounds described similar experiences,pointing to patterns that cutacrossrace, classand geography.
The team, led by Prof Nicolette Roman andco-authored by Dr Chante Johannes andShenaaz Wareley, developed aframework they callthe “distorted process of care” —a way of understanding how relationships that should offer love, protection andsupport can instead become instruments of control, dangerand entrapment.
Thefirst of five interconnected themesidentified by the researchers is what they describe as “distorted care”.Inmanyofthe relationships studied, the pattern began with genuine affection before gradually shifting towards abuse. Emotional attachment, the researchers found, often blinded womentoearly warning signs. Jealousyand controlling behaviour were misread as proof of devotion rather than dangersignals.As gender roles, intergenerational violence, and substanceabuse took hold, thecaringfoundation of a relationship was eroded.
“Careunderconstraint” is the second theme.For many women, stayingwas not asign of passivity buta strategy for survival. A significantnumber depended on theirpartner for basic necessities —food, shelter, school fees. For mothers especially, the calculus was agonising: leaving could mean losingthe family’s only income. The wellbeing of children was consistently prioritised over a woman’s own safety.
Thethird theme, “silence of care”, spoke to the isolation that abusebreeds. Fear of judgement,deep shame, and repeated disappointments from theinstitutions meant to help left many withdrawn and silent.Over time,manystopped seeking help altogether. Some women, however, did eventually reach apoint the researchers call “reclaiming care”. In thesecases, women chose their own safety,drew strengthfrom faith or community, and worked to prevent theirchildren from inheriting the cycle of violence.
The fifth and final theme, “structuralfailure”, places responsibility on the families, communities and institutions around women in crisis. Police, social services and government departments, the study found, oftenretraumatised women ratherthan protecting them. Crime,gangsterism and poverty in marginalised communities further narrowed the options for seekinghelp. Families were often toofinancially stretched to offer refuge
The danger of leaving was not abstract for many. Women whotried to separatefrom their partners reported being followed, assaultedorfearing for their lives. Theresearchers argue, the decisiontostay was often rational
based on immediaterisk
Gender roles reinforced the cycle. Women bore the bulk of childcare and household responsibilities while abusive partners remained absent from family life. Children growing up in violent homes were found to be at greater risk of the cycle continuing. Substance abuse, the study noted, intensified both the frequency and severityof violence and fear.
Theresearchers are unambiguous about what their findings mean for how gender-based violence is addressed in SouthAfrica, where GBVremains anational crisis affecting women across every community and class. They argue that current approaches, which tend to focus on individual women and crisis responses, are structurally limited.
“For policy, the implications of thisframework are uncomfortable but necessary,”the authors state.
“GBV cannot be addressed through individualised, crisis-response models alone. Interventions that focus solely on the individual, such as counselling, shelters and legal protection, without addressing the material and institutional conditions that make remaining in abusive situations appear rational, are likely to remain insufficient.”
Theresearchers are calling for a fundamental shift in how genderbased violence is understood and tackled in SouthAfrica. Rather than placing the burden on individual survivors to leave, the focus must shift to creating the conditions that make safetyareal possibility for everyone.
Radio Tygerberg 104FMenSpar Boston se Blikkies-, Sakkies- & Pakkies-veldtogverlede week was 'n reusesukses, metmeer as R40 000 se nie-bederfbare kos wat deur die gemeenskaptydens 'n buite-uitsendingopVrydag 24 Julie ingesamelis.
Wat as 'n droom begin het om een voertuig vol kos te maak,het in 'n oorvloedige seën ontwikkel, sê FrancoisBoyce,woordvoerder. Metvoedselonsekerheid wat meer as 16% vaninwoners in die Wes-Kaap raak, was die doel
eenvoudig —omhoop te bring waar daar nood is, sê hy. "Onsdoelwas eenvoudig om net die Radio Tygerberg-bakkie propvol blikkieskos te maak, maar God hetgroter planne gehad. Daar was so baie skenkings dat een bakkie nie genoeg was nie en 'n tweedevoertuig moes ingespan word om al die skenkings te vervoer, sê Boyce.
Dienie-bederfbare produkte sal versprei word aan onder meer Shiloh,MES en It’sAmazing. Dit salook die WAVES
Foundation ('n nuwe gemeenskapsinisiatief van Radio Tygerberg) in staat stel om nog meer mense te help wat daagliks by Radio Tygerberg om ondersteuning aanklop. "Onsisweer eens verras deur elke luisteraar, ondersteuner en vrywilliger wat hierdie projek moontlik gemaak het. Elke blikkie, pakkie en sakkie is 'n tasbare bewys dat wanneer 'n gemeenskap saamstaan, hoop 'n werklikheid word," sê Rikus van Rooy, stasiebestuurder.
RICHARDROBERTS
Die Wes-Kaapsepremier,Alan Winde, was vandeesweek eenvan diespesialegastebydie verjaarsdagfeesviering van 'n senior burgerwat 'n reusemylpaal behaal het.
Palms Juli wa inwoners
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veerkragtige wens en oomblikke
ook 19 omsien vi die te te Francois Kaap lewe,
"A Night in Paris" themed gala evening in support of Magdalenahuis Counseling Centreisbeing presented on Friday14August at Eensgezind on Klipheuwel Road outside Durbanville Tickets include athree-coursemeal.
Tickets areR650 per person or R6 000for atable for10people. Theevent willstart at 18:30.The dress code is Parisian chic. . Book by 31 July at info@magdalena.org.za
JOHANNAMARAISSE GRASIE EN VEERKRAGTIGHEID IS ‘N GROOTINSPIRASIE VIRALANWINDE
Cape Town’s skies willonce again burst intocolour thisspring as the Cape Town International Kite Festival returns for its 32nd year, bringing together thousands of visitors to celebrate hope, resilience and mental health awareness.
The festival, hosted by Cape Mental Health, takes place on 24 and25October at Youngsfield Military BaseinOttery
Sincelaunching in 1994, it has grown into Africa’s oldest kite festival and one of South Africa’s leading mental health awareness events.
This year’s theme, #ColourTheSky, encourages communities to unite in supporting those living with mental health conditions while highlighting the importance of compassion, understanding and seeking help.
“We areexcited to host the 32nd Cape TownInternational Kite Festivalthis spring —atime of growth, renewal and colour,” said Prof Ingrid Daniels, CEO of Cape Mental Health.
“The kite festival provides us with an awesome opportunitytobrighten the sky withmessages of hope, stories ofresilience and to celebrate the courage and bravery of those who live with amentalhealth condition.”
Daniels added that the event also provides an opportunity to welcome international, national and localkite fliers while raising much-needed funds and awareness forCape Mental Health.
For one weekend, giant kites flown by local and international enthusiasts will transformthe skyline into acolourful display designed to inspirehope and encourageconversations around mental wellbeing.
According to Daniels, the #ColourTheSky themereflectsboth the visual spectacle of the festival and its deeper message.
“#ColourTheSky perfectly captures the visual spectacle and emotional energy of the event. Bright colours naturally trigger feelings of joy, optimism,hopeand positivity despitedifficult and challenging times. Colour overrides darknessand gives hope in the face of adversity,” she said.
She explainedthat, much like kites soaring against strong winds, people living withmental health challenges demonstrate resilience every day.
While spectacular kite displays remain the festival’s biggest attraction, visitors canalso enjoy live entertainment, interactive activities, food vendors andfamily-friendly fun throughoutthe weekend.
Every ticket purchased anddonation madehelps Cape MentalHealth continue providing essentialfree mentalhealth services tovulnerable communitiesacross the WesternCape Theorganisation hopes this year’s festivalwill continue its long-standing mission of reducing the stigma surroundingmentalillness while encouragingpeople to seek support when they need it
The Cape Town International Kite FestivaltakesplaceonSaturday24and Sunday 25OctoberatYoungsfield Military Base in Ottery. . Earlybirdtickets arenow availablethrough Quicket. Heart FM returnsasthe festival’s official radiopartner,helping spreadthe #ColourTheSkymessage across theWestern Cape
The FunlandSA Winter Carnival continues to bringcolourand excitement to Bellville, with thrill rides, family attractions, carnivalgames and food stalls entertainingvisitors. The annual event,whichisheldopposite DF Akamie on Frans Conradie Drive, runs until 10 August.Tarryn-Leigh Solomons went to take some snapshots.
The milestones of the 25th anniversary of the non-profit organisation
HearUs andthe 40th anniversary of the firstcochlear implantation performed in South Africa are being celebrated with aconcert by the HeydeburgSymphony Orchestra in September in Stellenbosch.
Tickets for this celebratory concert by HearUs, in association with the Heydeburg Symphony Orchestra and Dare4Life, are available on Quicket from Saturday 1August.
All funds raised will be in aid of HearUs,which was established by Daneel and Santie van der Walt and Fanie de Villiers as an initiative aligned with the TygerbergHospital–Stellenbosch University Cochlear Implant Unit, and Dare4Life.
HearUs provides financial support to individuals with significant hearing loss from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling them to obtain and maintaincochlear implants and realise their full potentialinthe world of hearing. Dare4Life is aholistic well-being movement supporting individuals facing illness and major life transitions.
FIRSTCOCHLEARIMPLANTATION
The first cochlear implantation performed in SouthAfrica was carried out on 4November 1986 at Tygerberg Hospital by Dr Derrick Wagenfeld (ear, nose and throat surgeon), Lida
Müller (audiologist) andtheir Stellenbosch University team.
On 29September 2023, Tygerberg Hospitalcelebrated its 1000th cochlearimplant recipient,and to date more than 1020 patients have received cochlearimplantsthrough this programme. September is also officially recognised as the International Month for Deaf People in commemoration of the first world congress of the World Federation of the Deaf, held inSeptember 1951.
InternationalWeek of the Deaf,
will add to thismemorable programme.
OUTSTANDINGLINE-UP
TheHeydeburg Symphony Orchestra, conducted thisyear by Leonard Heydenrych and Stuart Martin, will headline this special performance alongside an outstanding line-up of celebrated soloists, including Piet de Beer (violin), José Dias (piano), Lauren Dasappa (soprano), Mario Nell (organ), Thandolwethu Longo (tenor), Iman Bulbulia (piano), Etienne van der Walt (tenor) and Leonard Heydenrych (flute).
Theprogramme features beloved masterpieces from the classical repertoire, together with specially arranged crossover works by Richard Campbell.
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 1AUGUST
whichiscelebratedfrom 20 to 26 September, aims to promote social inclusion, advocatefor the rights of the deaf community, and celebrateSouth African Sign Language.
The Stellenbosch Youth Orchestra,revived for the inaugural HearUsConcert in
2023, is an orchestral training programme under the guidance of Reghardt Kühn and Stuart Martin
It offers secondary school learners the opportunity to participate in large-scale orchestral performance, strengthening theirmusical literacywhile providing invaluable vocational experience.
The orchestra will once again present the curtain-raiser performance for this celebratory event.Special guest performances by KateAllwood (piano), a cochlear implant recipient,
This year Mia le Roux, Miss SouthAfrica 2024, will be welcomed to the stage. Mia received acochlear implant at the age of one and embodies the life-changing impact of hearing restoration, says aspokesperson for HearUs. Theconcert will be presented on Saturday 5September in the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch. To ensure accessibility, a temporary induction loop system will be available for the evening in Rows FtoQ . Guests who usehearing aidsor cochlear implantsare encouraged to look forthe internationalhearing assistancesymbol whenselecting their seats.
Severalweeksfromnow,I willnolongersee anyof the familiar facesofthe strangers I’vebecome used to traveling with on the bus.
Idon’t knowasingleone of their names but their quirksare so familiar to me now, theyfeel like friends —albeitfriends Iknowonlybysight
Introverts like me arenot good at making friends, unlikemymom, God rest her soul, who made adozen newfriends on everybus within minutes of boarding. I, however, prefer to observefromafar. So,I will miss seeing which snappy, colourfully patternedsuitone particular fellow commuter always dons.
Iwillmiss noticing howthe man with the bleach blondeafri bears an odd resemblancetothe shepherd in Shaun the Sheep
Iwillmiss the deeplypersonal and one-sided chatterbetween oneyoung woman —who doesn’t seem to realisethat not everyone in the bus is wearing headphones —and her friend.
As of 1September,I’llbetaking adifferentbus when our officesmove and earlythisweek,the biggest pang hit when the samoosa man boarded.I atemy warm, freshly-fried-at-the-taxi-rank samoosassadly, knowing therewouldn’t be anyonmynew commute becausethere’snoeating allowedonMyCiTibuses.
‘DON’TBESHYTOBUY. TOMORROWYOU’LLCRY BECAUSEYOUDIDN’TBUYFROM THERIGHTGUY.’
When MyCiTi rolled out morethana dozenyears ago, with strictlyenforcedrules, one of my colleague’s first questions was: "What about the people that sell thingsonthe bus?"
Regularpublic transport commutersknowthere are some staples that come with everycommute. Igrew up on trains whereanentire carriage wasdedicated to praiseand worship.Further down the tracks there wouldusually be another carriage wherea group played klawerjas everyday
Taxis have their ownform of entertainment.Last week when my carwas broken, Itooka taxi to some of my stories and wassurprised whenone elderlydriver, whom allthe passengers greeted by name,rocked a CD of old-school 90s club classics —a playlist Irecognisedsinceithad been in rotationsincethe last time regularlytook ataxitowork in 1998
Thetravelling-by-bus-quirksonthe other hand came with the informal vendors, who walkedfrombus to bus with abox of snacks, and clever rhyme "Don’t be shytobuy.Tomorrow you’ll crybecause youdidn’t buy from the right guy."
When MyCiTilaunched about adozenorsoyears ago, it gleamed anditflew,but it lacked the colourful character of traditional commutes
When the municipality startedtrumpeting itsdesire to take overthe rail system, Iclutched my cheapbeaded necklace in alarm. In my decadesofjournalism, Ihavenoticed one consistent trend:the Cape Town Municipality likestogentrify
Public transport is howmillions of the city’sworkers gettotheir jobs—but not by choice. Most wouldlove to work closertowheretheylive, but commuting long distances has become such anorm forthose whohad beencondemned to the outskirts of the citythat most don’t bataneye at sitting forfour hours on abus in trafficdailyorgetting up at 04:00 to catcha train at 05:00 to reach work by 09:00.
When the Citypromised easiercommutes with fancy buses and dedicatedlanes,mostpeoplerejoiced, but onlyafraction of regularcommuters couldafford it in theend. Thelast time Itook aMyCiTibus, about eightyears ago, it wasconsiderablymoreexpensive than Golden Arrow.I don’t knowhow it comparesnow but I’ll find out soon.
Yes, MyCiTicovers routes previouslyservedonlysporadically by taxis —ornot at all. Yes, it is convenient, quickand safe —but it also charges accordingly I’m not saying we don’t want or need safe and efficient public transport,but what we definitely don’t need is having those vital services out of ourreach due to their cost
If the Cityissuccessful in its bidtotakeoverthe metrotrains, will the cheapestmode oftransport be made unaffordable forthose who need it most?I sincerelyhope not -LAUREN O’CONNOR-MAY
OOIUITSIG: Besoeker va iebeek asteel verwonder haar aan die uitsig vanuit bewegende trein tusse uizenbergenSimonstad aapstad se mees ikoniese treinroete watplaaslike en internasionalebesoekers tenminsteeen keer in‘n leeftydmoet ervaar,volgens die leserwat hierdie foto ingestuur het
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Hierdie afgelope paar weke hetdie Kaap weer bloed op ons paaiegesien,enniemandlyk omgekrap nie.
'n Pa het verbrandtoe 'n taxi vanagter af in sy stilstaande motor vasgeryhet.'nVrouisdeur'nGolden Arrow-bus indie middestad doodgerytoe sy die straat wouoorsteek
Opdie R45 buiteFranschhoek het'nbakkie en 'n vragmotor regvan voor gebots, met tweemense dood en 30 beseerdes.
En Bottelaryweg, 'n padwat lankal as 'n dodelike padgebrandmerk is, hetnog 'n lewe geëis.
Ditisnie ongelukke nie; dit is mislukkings —mislukkingsvan verkeershandhawing, en ook basiese menslikeoordeel.
Hoeveel meergesinne moet rouvoor onsaanvaar dat daar 'n krisisheers?
Taxibestuurders ry oor rooi ligtesonder gevolge.
Voetgangers sterf weekliks
Spoedbeperkings is voorstelle,nie reëlsnie.Tog is daar netstilte vandie owerhede —geen padveiligheidsveldtogte, geen sigbareafdwing vanpadreëlsnie geen dringendheid nie
Die pa vanBlackheath hettweekinders agtergelaat Die vrou in die middestad wasiemandsema, iemand se dogter. Hulle wasoppad huis toe, ná werk, na die alledaagseplekkewaarheen onsalmal gaan sonder om te wonderofons salterugkeer
Watons nodighet,isdaadwerklike aanspreeklikheid, bestuurders watweet dat roekeloosheid gevolgehet,en'nStadwat waarde heg aan elkelewe watopsypaaie verloor word
Hoeveel name moet nógopkruisies langsons paaie verskyn?
BESORGDE INWONER, Kraaifontein
Durbanville boer nou vinnigagteruit metsinkhok by taxi-staanplek
Jare gelede,toe onsnog jonkenmooi was, wasdinge baie andersinons dorp
Vandagisons netmooi, maar helaas,ons dorp is nie altydmeersomooi nie
Deur diejarehet Durbanville heelwatvan sy karakteringeboet weensdie ongebreidelde ontwikkelingen verdigting daarmee saam.
En toe, in die laat jaresewentig en vroeë tagtig ontstaan diebus-entaxistaanplek in die hartjie van diedorp met alles(lees: rommel en lawaai)wat daarmee gepaardgaan.Endie busseentaxi's raak by diedag meer
Helaas is die rangeerwerf onlangsomhein en lykdit nou nes'n skaapkamp in die Karoo.
En raai wat? Netverlede week komeen of ander karakterenbou vir hom'nsinkhok teen die heining waar hy nou heerlik gratis vryenverniet kanwoon
Sommer 'n prima ligging, soueksê, so lekker naby
diewinkels,die kerk,skole en als.
Onmiddellikroep dit herinneringsopaan die armoedigetentplaas watindie inperkingstyd rondom 2021 op die veld voor die Anglikaanse kerk ontstaan het. En hoemoeilik dit wasomdit te (laat) verwyder Niks minder nieas'nhofbevelwas daarvoor nodig. Nouwonder ek net, gaan onsbinnekort ook 'n blikkiesdorp in die hartjie vandie dorp hê as nóg mensesinkhokkies teen die taxistaanplek se heining komoprig?
Volgensmyinformanthet wetstoepassers welmet 'n vloot voertuie opgeruk om die mensehokkie en al te probeer verwyder.Maar helaas,teen Maandagwas dit steeds daar
As onsasinwoners niewaak oordie karaktervan ons dorp nie, gaan niemandanders dit doen nie Ons hetregtig nie'nDunoon in onsdorp nodig nie! ANTI-BLIK, Goedemoed
Queuing at collectionpoints, bucket baths, gardens turned to dust,and the collectiveanxietyofacitystaring intothe abyssofanemptytap.Wevowed neverto letithappen again
And yet, hereweare,watching the PacificOcean warm, with climatescientists warning of apotential Super El Niñobuilding forlatethis year
Yes, the experts arequick to point outthatElNiño’s grip on the WesternCape’s winter rainfallisweaker than its hold on the summerrainfall regions of the country. Ourdams sit at acomfortable79%.
But comfort is adangerous companion. The same scientists who urge cautionalsoacknowledge uncertainty, anduncertainty, when it comestowater security, is notaluxury Cape Town canafford.
DayZerowas notcausedbyasingle drywinter.It wasthe culmination of years of complacency, ignored warningsand sluggish infrastructureinvestment
We congratulatedourselves on dodging the bullet in 2018,pattedeachother on the back forcutting consumption, andthen quietlyslipped back intoold habits.
Swimming poolswererefilled. Lawns were replanted. Carwashes resumed. Thebrief, beautiful discipline of acityunder siegewas forgottenasquickly as it was born.
An El Niñoneed notdeliver aknockoutblowtoour watersupply. It need only deliver awarmer,drier summerthanexpected, combined with higher evaporation ratesand the inevitablesurge in demandthatcomes with heat
We need to rememberwhatwelearned the hard way. Everydropsaved todayisa drop availabletomorrow. Theshowertimer,the bucketinthe sink, the grey wateronthe garden, andtheseare notrelics of acrisis past.Theyare the habits of acitythatknows what it stands to lose
CONCERNED RESIDENT,Durbanville
Mott adds thatwaiting for cuts that may be months away is rarely the win buyers imagine.
“The right home at an affordable repayment beats aperfect interest rate on ahome you missed,” he says.
For sellers, on theother hand, a steady rate environment works in theirfavour, because buyers who can plan are buyers whocommit The fundamentals still apply: price realistically andpresent theproperty well, andastable market does the rest.
The rental market has been one of the steadiercorners of property through the rate swings, and JacquiSavage,national rentalsmanager for thegroup, expects that to continue.
“Higher borrowingcosts tend to keepsome would-be buyers renting for longer, andthat supports demand,” she says.
“We’veseenrentalsstayresilient, particularly in well-connected areas where people want to live and work.”
That resiliencecomeswith a caveat.Affordabilityisunder pressure for tenants too, and Savage says careful vetting matters more than ever.
“Demand is healthy, but so is theneed for diligence,”she notes. “Thorough screening protects both thelandlord andthe tenant, and it’s thesingle best wayto avoid problems down the line.”
LOOKINGAHEAD
With July settled, attention turnstowhether the bank can begin easingagain before the year is out —a question that rests largely on fueland global conditions. Mott’s view is that the nextdecisionshouldn’tdominate anyone’s thinking.
“A single rate decision is rarely thethingthatmakes or breaks a property move,” he says. “What matters is buyingwithin your means,inthe right place, for the right reasons.Get thoseright and you can weather whatever the bankdecides —this month or any other.”
It’s asteadying note on whichto enter thesecondhalf of theyear
The new short-termletting by-law proposed by the City of Cape Town will affect many property investors who have acquiredhomes and apartments specifically to let them out via Airbnb and other booking platforms —but they should think twice before deciding to sell theseproperties.
That’s the wordfrom Adel and Charl Louw, principals of the Chas Everitt Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl office, who note that from 1July next year, owners of any property that is let on ashort-termbasis for more than 50% of the total annual room nights available can expect to paycommercial rather than residential property rates.
However, rather than making ahasty decision to sell these properties,they say, investors should know that thereisa compelling opportunity now to pivottowards long-term rentals, whichisasector currently experiencing significant undersupply in Cape Town.
“Thereisachronic shortage of long-term rental stock across themetro, particularly in central areas and along the Atlantic Seaboard,” they note. “Demand is exceptionally strong, vacancy rates are extremely low, and wellpriced,well-located properties are being let very quickly.”
The latest statistics show that while rentals in the Western Cape grew by almost 7% in 2025 to average between R11000 and R12 000 per month, thosein central Cape Town range from R13 000 to R15000 per month for one-bedroom units and start at around R19000 for twobedroom apartments, with prime properties in sought-afterareas often achieving significantly higherfigures.
“In addition, vacancy rates aregenerally well below 2%, underscoring the strengthof tenant demand, and rental properties in Cape Town also have good capital growth potential. Property values in the city rose by an average of 9% in 2025, and rental supply continues to lagdemand despite ongoing new development.”
In this context, the Louws say, switching to long-term
Rateschangeexpected forrentals.
letting could provide investors with stable, predictable income streams while still benefiting from strong capital growth —and avoiding the potential increase in operating costs associated with commercial rates.
But akey consideration for landlords who make the change, they caution, is securing reliable, financially stable tenants who will honour theirlease agreements and keep the property in good condition. “This is where working with aprofessional agency becomes critical, and at Chas Everitt, our specialised rental management division conducts thorough vetting, credit checks and ongoing management to protect landlords’ assets and ensure consistent returns.”
Thenew by-law has been proposed as part of the city’s move to enforce existing policy more consistently and ensure fairness across the accommodation sector, where hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs already pay commercial rates. Under the proposed framework, properties will be classified as commercial if they are not primary residences and are used wholly for short-term letting, or if they are available for short-term letting for more than 50% of their total annual room nights. And while the city has emphasised that it continues to support tourism and does not intend to restrict shorttermletting, the Louws believe the policy shift will naturally rebalance portions of the market.
“Short-term letting will remain aviable and important part of Cape Town’stourism economy, but for many investors, especially thoseoperating at scale, the numbers may increasingly favour long-term rentals, and given the current supply-demand dynamics, that will be avery attractive position to be in.”
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La Masia EliteFootball Club (FC)from Johannesburg wonthe Platinum Final category after defeating United FC 2-0, whileD6Mitchells Plain defeated Rising Stars by 5-4 on penalties in the Gold Final. Ulana Academy thumped Seaside Academy 4-0 in the Silver Final, with Sunningdale City taking Bronze Final after overcoming Malibu United 2-0.
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Winners: D6 mitchells plain 0(pen 5)
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