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UWC LECTURER FINDS THEATRE OF VOICES IN DAILY TAXI RIDE PAGE 3 DURBANVILLE ROSE GARDEN ANNUAL PRUNING David Molautsi, a rose specialist, presented the rose pruning demonstration at the Durbanville Rose Garden this past Saturday. The morning was held by the recreation and parks department of the City of Cape Town.

MOUNTAIN BIKING PROGRAMME EMPOWERS RURAL DURBANVILLE LEARNERS

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nderprivileged learners from four rural primary schools on the outskirts of Durbanville are all about to be empowered through mountain biking (MTB) in a rural youth development programme,

“For many of these learners, this programme offers a rare opportunity” - Willy Watson thanks to a new initiative driven by the Rotary Club of

Tygerberg in collaboration with teachers of the provincial

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education department (District North). The schools are Vissershok, Klipheuwel, Attie van Wyk and The Valley primary schools.

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Die Tygerberg Tuin- en Blommeklub bied sy jaarlikse sop-en-sjerriedag aan. Die sprekers is Rochelle Marchesini (demonstrasie: Dancing Fantasy) en Aviwe Nadine Homani oor die Polyphagous shot hole borer. Die tema van die blommekunskompetisie is pret met rottang. Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 vir meer inligting.

FRIDAY 17 JULY Bless a Baby is inviting everybody to make their 67 minutes matter on Mandela Day by bringing hope to vulnerable mothers and their newborn babies. The event is being presented on Friday 17 July. Volunteers will be packing Bags of Hope for families in need to help give a newborn a beautiful beginning in life. Those who cannot attend the event, can still contribute by donating baby essentials such as clothing (0 to 3 months, and 3 to 6 months), nappies, blankets, soap, petroleum jelly (100ml) and toothbrush sets. They can also donate R67 or more in cash to contribute. Booking is essential and spaces are limited. Visit https://www.quicket.co.za/events/379767-blessa-baby-mandela-day/#/ to book your spot and for more information. Uitgewer TygerBurger word uitgegee deur WP Media en is deel van die Novus Media-groep.

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DONDERDAG 23 JULIE Alle Wes-Kaapse GEPF-pensioenarisse en staatsdienspersoneel word uitgenooi om die vergadering van die Association for Monitoring and Advocacy for Government Pensions (AMAGP), 'n waghond oor die Regeringspensioenfonds, by te woon. Dit is die eerste keer dat AMAGP in die Wes-Kaap vergader en dien ook as die stigtingsvergadering van die Wes-Kaapse struktuur van AMAGP. Dit begin om 11:00 by die NG kerk Stellenberg. Onder die sprekers is Zirk Gous, voorsitter van AMAGP, en Strini Govendor, koördineerder: massa-mobilisasie van AMAGP. Kontak Albin Bowler by albinbowler@gmail.com vir meer inligting en om bywoning te bevestig.

SATURDAY 25 JULY The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their Day School on Saturday 25 July, at the Hellenic Community Hall, Mountain Road, Woodstock from 9:45 – 16:00. This year's theme is "Explorers of the Ancient World", and features three speakers. Prof Sebastian van As will open with a lecture titled: "Hanno the Carthaginian (c. 500 BCE)". He will be followed by Professor Philip Bosman with "Pytheas of Massalia (c.310 BCE)". After a three-course lunch, Joseph Koetsier will present: "Eudoxus of Cyzicus (c.120 BCE). The price of R375 per person includes three lectures, tea break with Greek biscuits and a three-course Greekstyle lunch. Bookings are open until 16 July. Contact Jos Koetsier on 084 774 3972 and sherab.koetsier@ gmail.com Bargain hunters are encouraged to support the Home of Hope Charity Shop in Table View, located at 215 Blaauwberg Road. The shop offers a variety of affordable goods including clothing, books, toys and household items, with every purchase contributing towards the care and support of children and young adults affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.

Cape Town's world-renowned College of Magic opens its doors to the next generation of young performers giving families a rare opportunity to explore the College's historic Victorian home in Claremont, meet its instructors, experience a live lesson and discover how learning magic develops skills that extend far beyond the stage. The Open Day, taking place from 09:00 to 11:00, is aimed at children aged 10 to 13 and their families. The College of Magic is located at 215 Imam Haron Road, Claremont. Parking is available on site. To reserve a place, email info@collegeofmagic. com or WhatsApp 062 519 1177.

FRIDAY 31 JULY The Century City Winter Night Market transforms Century City into a glowing winter escape ﬁlled with live music, gourmet comfort food, artisan stalls and a very cosy atmosphere. The market runs from 16:00 to 21:00 at Intaka Island.

WOENSDAG 19 AUGUSTUS Tygerberg Tuin- en Blommeklub se volgende byeenkoms vind om 09:30 vir 10:00 by die NG kerk Parow-Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) plaas. Die sprekers is Arné Stander van Babylonstoren oor "Probleme op jou plante: plantinsekte — jongste uitdagings, voor- en nadele, en hoe ons dit in ons tuine kan bestuur" en De-Mara Bezuidenhout oor die "Elemente/beginsels van ontwerp". Die tema van die blommekunskompetisie is "Dans, dans, dans!" Tee word vanaf 09:30 voorsien. Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid..

FRIDAY 29 AUGUST The Century City Winter Night Market transforms Century City into a glowing winter escape ﬁlled with live music, gourmet comfort food, artisan stalls and a very cosy atmosphere. The market runs from 16:00 to 21:00 at Intaka Island.

Vergadering oor pensioenfonds

olitieke inmenging en die plundering van die Regeringspensioenfonds, beter bekend as die Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), kom op Donderdag 23 Julie onder die loep op 'n vergadering van die Association for Monitoring and Advocacy for Government Pensions (AMAGP), 'n waghond oor die fonds. Dit is die eerste keer dat AMAGP in die Wes-Kaap vergader. Die vergadering dien ook as die stigtingsvergadering van die Wes-Kaapse struktuur van AMAGP. Provinsiale strukture is reeds in KwazuluNata en die Oos-Kaap gestig.

BEDREIGING VAN PENSIOENFONDS "GEPF-pensioenarisse en staatsdienswerkers is onbewus van die geweldige omvang van die bedreiging van hul pensioenfonds," sê Albin Bowler, WesKaapse koördineerder van die AMAGP. "Volgens verskeie mediaberigte verloor die pensioenfonds jaarliks miljarde rande met swak beleggings weens politieke besluite. So is daar in die 2023-'24-boekjaar meer as R100 miljard verloor weens plundering, asook verlore geleentheidskostes met dié swak besluite. "Alhoewel die GEPF-bestuur gereeld spog dat dit die grootste pensioenfonds in Afrika is, is die opbrengs op belegging van die swakstes onder SuidAfrikaanse beleggingsfondse. Selfs die Vereniging van Staatsamptenare het in 'n verklaring op 2 Julie sy ernstige kommer en ontsteltenis uitgespreek oor die plundering en swak opbrengste weens 'ongelyste ondernemings', of sogenaamde transformasieprojekte," sê Bowler. OOGLOPENDE ONGELYKHEID "Daar is sistemiese onreg, ooglopende ongelykheid en diskriminasie as die GEPF se jaarlikse verhogings vergelyk word met die pensioenfonds vir politici, die Political Office-Bearers Pension Fund (POBPF). "Vir die 2023-'24-boekjaar was die beleggingsopbrengs van die GEPF 'n powere 4,9% teenoor die POBPF se 10%. So gaan dit elke jaar. " 'n Rede vir die GEPF se swak prestasie is dat geld in ongenoteerde projekte belê word. Hierdie sogenaamde transformasie-projekte presteer swak en vereis gereeld finansiële reddingsboeie. So het GEPF-pensioenarisse miljarde rand verloor net met Ayo Technology

STAATWERKERS ONBEWUS VAN BEDREIGINGS Solutions. Laasgenoemde se oorspronklike kapitaalontvangs was R4 miljard. 'n Ander onderneming, Daybreak Foods, het in 2025 drie reddingsboeie ontvang. Die eerste twee het meer as R400 miljoen beloop. "Hierdie kontras is moreel problematies, aangesien albei pensioenfondse deur dieselfde parlementêre prosesse geskep en goedgekeur is. “Hoe kan politici dit regverdig om hul eie aftrede deur wetgewing goed te verseker, maar dan 'n wet maak vir diegene wat daagliks die staat se werk doen, wat hul belegging jaarliks koopkrag laat verloor," vra Bowler. "Die GEPF se jaarlikse pensioenverhogings word beperk tot die inflasiekoers — spesifiek 75% van die vorige jaar se inflasiekoers. Oor tyd het hierdie beleid ’n kumulatiewe negatiewe effek. In skrille kontras hiermee het die POBPF geen soortgelyke plafon nie. Sy pensioenverhogings oorskry die inflasiekoers gewoonlik met meer as dubbeld soveel," gaan hy voort. ‘ONGELYSTE ONDERNEMINGS’ "Die GEPF se Raad van Trustees het die diskresie om groter verhogings toe te staan: gelyk aan en selfs bietjie meer as die inflasiekoers. Wanneer pensioenverhogings gelyk is aan die inflasiekoers of selfs effens meer, word dit verkondig as ’n ‘buitengewone prestasie’. "Diegene wat hierdie 'ongelyste ondernemings' stig, wil geld hê. Hulle wil nie kapitaal of reddingsboeie by banke of nywerheidsbeleggingskorporasies leen nie, want sulke lenings moet met rente terugbetaal word. Die politieke invloed en die oorheersing van vakbondverteenwoordigers in die GEPF se Raad van Trustees — waarvan 13 van die 16 trustees lede van die ANC en Cosatu is — dra by tot swak bestuur, swak beleggingsbesluite en lei tot finansiële verliese.” Die vergadering begin om 11:00 by die NG kerk Stellenberg. Onder die sprekers is Zirk Gous, voorsitter van AMAGP, en Strini Govendor, koördineerder: massamobilisasie van AMAGP. Kontak Albin Bowler by albinbowler@gmail. com om bywoning te bevestig.

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A panicked voice note sent to a community group just before 20:00 on Thursday evening set off a desperate race against time. But for the man standing atop the edge of the Okavango bridge in Brackenfell, help arrived moments too late. The voice note, sent by a member of the public who had spotted the man in distress on the bridge, reached Titanium Securitas at 19:55. “Can anyone help us please. There is a man standing on top of the Okavango bridge it looks like he wants to commit suicide.” “Within moments, responders were on their way. But when they arrived, the man was no longer on the bridge. He was found lying on the N1 highway below, where witnesses said he had been struck by two moving vehicles,” Titanium spokesperson Kobus Kotze told TygerBurger. “He was sadly declared deceased on the scene. Nothing could be done for him.” Onlookers were left shaken as his body was covered. Titanium Securitas extended its sincere

Onlookers were shaken as the man’s body was covered by medics.

condolences to the man’s family, friends and all those touched by the tragic incident. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group is available 24 hours a day on 0800 456 789. You are not alone.

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Taxi tales come to life

outh African commuters know that a taxi ride is never just about getting from point A to point B. It’s a theatre of voices, a melting pot of stories and, sometimes, a comedy show on wheels. Dr Jacob Cloete, a political scientistturned-storyteller from the University of the Western Cape (UWC), has captured this vibrant slice of life in his latest book, Stories in a Bellville Taxi. Cloete, who hails from Namaqualand and lectures at UWC, has long been immersed in the serious world of governance and democracy. His earlier academic work dissected political systems with precision, offering insights into policy and power. But with this book, he trades his scholarly analysis for the backseat of a minibus, giving voice to the raw, unfiltered stories of everyday South Africans. “This book was inspired by and written for my son. He started high school in 2025 and decided to take up drama, and for this, he needed stories — stories that he, his family, his community and I can relate to. It was for this reason that I began writing Stories in a Bellville Taxi,” says Cloete. POIGNANT AND FUNNY The book, published by Shofar Books in June 2026, is available in English and Afrikaans. It draws inspiration from Cloete’s daily commute between Tyger Falls and Bellville South, where the taxi becomes a microcosm of the nation. Conversations overheard on these rides touch on unemployment, xenophobia, gangsterism, and service delivery failures. Yet his narrative is anything but bleak. He infuses humour into the chaos, reminding readers that laughter often thrives even in the most challenging circumstances.

Dr Jacob Cloete

ANTHOLOGY ABOUT THE COMEDY OF COMMUTING IS BORN FROM STORIES COLLECTED FOR SON’S DRAMA CLASS For this book, Cloete wanted to give readers something authentic: “The original Afrikaans manuscript was written in pen, by hand. I wanted to bring back authenticity to storytelling — something I am missing in the age of AI. There is nothing more authentic than taking public transport to and from work every day. I wanted to share this experience with readers and fellow commuters.” What makes the book particularly

engaging is its balance of gravity and levity. One moment, passengers debate the failures of local government; the next, they joke about the quirks of taxi culture. Cloete’s skill lies in capturing these juxtapositions, showing how resilience and wit are woven into the everyday fabric of South African life. The contrast with his earlier work is striking. Where his previous publications were steeped in academic rigour, Stories in a Bellville Taxi is accessible, conversational, and deeply human, portraying the lived realities, banter, and frustrations of ordinary people squeezed together in a taxi. The official launch of Stories in a Bellville Taxi will take place at Exclusive Books at Tygervalley Shopping Centre on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 18:00.

Brazilian woman sentenced for drugs A 35-year-old Brazilian woman has been sentenced to jail for dealing in drugs. The accused, Gleyiane da Silva, was sentenced in the Bellville Regional Court on Wednesday 8 July to a total of eight years, of which three are suspended for a period of five years, the Hawks said. Spokesperson Lt Col Siyabulela Vukubi said members of the Hawks received information in March 2025 that Da Silva had boarded a flight from Brazil to South Africa and on searching her luggage at Cape Town International Airport discovered cocaine inside a sports bag. “Further information revealed she had swallowed bullets of cocaine, which were later retrieved.” The estimated value of the drugs was more than R500 000. Vukubi said Da Silva had pleaded guilty and was subsequently sentenced. On contravention of the Civil Aviation Act she received four years, wholly suspended for five years.

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ie 11-jarige Karli Ann Jordaan van Durbanville het onlangs aan die gesogte Miss Junior South Africa 2026-kompetisie in Pretoria deelgeneem en verskeie titels huis toe gebring. Sy is aangewys as Miss Mini Teen South Africa Western Cape 2026, Miss Mini Teen Globe South Africa 2026 en is as die tweede prinses in Miss Mini Teen South Africa 2026 aangewys. Sy was ook die wenner van die afdelings vir Junior Charity Ambassador en Junior Social Media Influencer. Karli Ann is 'n gr. 5-leerder aan die Laerskool Durbanville.

GEMEENSKAPSPROJEKTE Karli Ann se sukses strek egter veel verder as die verhoog. Sy is aktief betrokke by gemeenskapsprojekte en liefdadigheidsinisiatiewe, waar sy haar tyd en energie gebruik om ander te help. Deur haar betrokkenheid by FurEver Friends Foundation, Village Action Network en Matla A Bana, maak sy ’n tasbare verskil in die lewens van mense en diere in nood. "Haar toewyding aan gemeenskapsdiens, saam met haar vriendelike persoonlikheid en positiewe ingesteldheid, het haar onderskei as ’n ware rolmodel vir jong meisies. Die titel van Junior Charity Ambassador is ’n bewys van haar passie om terug te gee en haar gemeenskap op te hef," sê haar trotse ma, Roxy. INSPIRASIE "Karli Ann se reis is ’n inspirasie vir almal. Sy herinner ons daaraan dat selfs

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Karli Ann Jordaan

SY NEEM IN PRETORIA DEEL AAN MISS JUNIOR SA EN WYS WAT IN HAAR STEEK die kleinste daad van vriendelikheid ’n groot impak kan hê. Met haar hart vir diens, haar liefde vir mense en haar vasberadenheid om ’n verskil te maak, leef sy elke dag haar leuse uit: 'Klein dade van goedheid kan die wêreld verander'," sê Roxy.

Dissipline en doelwitte onderskei matriekkandidate Pick n Pay Preller Walk is al langer as ’n dekade nou betrokke by die Matrikulant van die Jaar-kompetisie. Volgens John Pentz van dié winkel in Bloemfontein weerspieël hul betrokkenheid ’n kernwaarde wat deur die stigter, Raymond Ackerman, gevestig is: om terug te ploeg in die gemeenskappe wat die onderneming ondersteun. “Ons voel bevoorreg om deel te wees van hierdie gesogte geleentheid waar ondernemings ’n betekenisvolle bydrae kan lewer tot die lewe van ons jeug — en eindelik ook tot die toekoms van ons land.” “Wat hierdie kompetisie so belangrik maak, is dat ’n groep van Suid-Afrika se toekomstige leiers die geleentheid kry om met mekaar om te gaan en waardevolle vaardighede te ontwikkel. Met die uitdagings waarmee ons land te kampe het, kan die samekoms van ons beste kandidate help om van Suid-Afrika ’n beter plek te maak.” Pentz meen dissipline en doelgerigtheid is die eienskappe wat toppresteerders in ’n kompetisie soos hierdie onderskei. “Topkandidate — trouens, enigiemand met dissipline en ’n doel om die beste te wees wat jy kan wees — sal slaag op die lewensreis. Ons volg almal verskillende paaie, en passie vir dit waarvoor jy geroep is, maak ’n groot verskil in die lewe.” Verlede jaar se wenner, Kiara Subramanian, sê sy sal altyd dankbaar wees dat sy die kompetisie gewen het. “Dit het my die geleentheid gegee om wonderlike, vriendelike en doelgerigte mense te ontmoet, van wie baie nou saam met my die pad stap om medies te studeer. “Wat as ’n kompetisie begin het, het gou iets veel meer betekenisvol geword: vriendskappe, ondersteuning en ’n gedeelde besef dat ons almal na iets groter as onsself streef,” sê die voormalige leerder van Eunice High School in Bloemfontein.

FROM PAGE 1 “It will be wonderful to expose the disadvantaged learners of our school, who mostly reside in Dunoon, at first to ride a bicycle for relaxation and enjoyment, and later maybe to competitive cycling,” says Brian Meyer, principal of Vissershok Primary School. “It can also help with character building,” says Meyer, a keen cyclist with a few Cape Town Cycle Tour rides under his belt. This came after a representative of the provincial education department reached out to the Rotary Club of Tygerberg last year to initiate a project like this. “The idea is simple but powerful: to give disadvantaged learners the chance to discover a sport that builds fitness, confidence and character, while opening doors that many children don’t know exist. “Each of these schools has already put their hands up by appointing a staff coordinator and they have started scouting out the local trails from the Hoogekraal MTB route near Vissershok to the farm tracks around the Altydgedacht farm,” Meyer says. PICKED UP MOMENTUM The project has picked up momentum in recent weeks after the Rotary Club of Tygerberg sourced 16 junior bicycles and four larger bicycles for teachers from the Bicycle Empowerment Network. The bicycles were delivered to Vissershok Primary School and distributed from there. There was also great excitement at Attie van Wyk Primary School when they received their bicycles and some gear and helmets from Granny Gear. “Learners will be able to be more involved with their friends and teachers. They will also be able to develop physically,” says Mariancha Hendriks, a teacher and mountain bike coach at Attie van Wyk Primary. “We have only provided four cycles to each school but the interest from learners has been overwhelming,” says Willy

Die kompetisie het Subramanian, tans ’n mediese student in haar eerste jaar, die belangrikheid van verbondenheid en aanmoediging geleer. Nog ’n 2025-finalis, Laura Andrade de Ponte, wat vanjaar mediese fisika studeer, het ook in die eindronde in Bloemfontein hegte vriendskappe gesmee. “Hierdie vriendskappe het vir my groot steun gebied toe ek met universiteit begin het. Die bande wat ek met die chaperones (die vorige jaar se finaliste) opgebou het, het my ook gehelp om baie vinniger by die universiteitslewe aan te pas, omdat hulle uit hul ervaring vir my persoonlike raad kon gee.” Matriekleerders van oor Suid-Afrika heen wat uitblink op akademiese, kultuuren sportgebied en beplan om in 2027 aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat te studeer, kan hulle inskryf. Skandeer die QR-kode om die inskrywingsvorm af te laai. Stuur die

From left are Jeneva Geduld, Mariancha Hendricks, Carter Jacobs and Lucian Leekus at the recent handout to Attie van Wyk Primary School.

Watson, president of the Rotary Club of Tygerberg. “The trails on surrounding farms are already being used for cross-country by the schools and lend themselves to a sport like MTB,” he says. “For many of these learners, this programme offers a rare opportunity to participate in structured sport, develop discipline, build confidence and discover new talents. Through training sessions, workshops and eventually competitive events, our goal is to foster a love for cycling while instilling values such as perseverance, teamwork and healthy living,” Watson says. MENTOR AND SUPPORT In the meantime, Kenridge Primary School has stepped in to mentor and support The Valley Primary School, while Reddam House Durbanville will partner with Vissershok Primary. More partner schools are being lined up to help Attie van Wyk Primary and Klipheuwel Primary. They are seeking donations of size-24 mountain bikes and suitable cycling attire, including tights, gloves and cycling shoes, for Grades 4 to 6 learners. Anyone who wants to reach out to the Rotary Club of Tygerberg can contact Willy Watson on 082 781 0782 or Jeffrey King on 079 210 9765.

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Swan Lake in Stellenbosch

ape Town City Ballet will present an evening of classical ballet at the Adam Small Theatre in Stellenbosch on Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August, featuring highlights from Swan Lake and Raymonda. The programme opens with the iconic second act of Swan Lake, set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's celebrated score. On a moonlit lakeside, the story of Odette, the Swan Queen, unfolds through some of classical ballet's most recognisable choreography, including the corps de ballet of swans, the White Swan pas de deux and the timeless image of dancers in white tutus that has come to symbolise classical ballet around the world. The second half features highlights from Raymonda, set to Alexander Glazunov's richly orchestrated score. Known for its demanding choreography and elegant classical style, Raymonda showcases virtuoso dancing and intricate ensemble work in sumptuous period costumes.Together, these excerpts celebrate the enduring appeal of classical ballet, combining two landmark scores with some of the art form's most memorable choreography and

Cape Town City Ballet will present an evening of classical ballet at the Adam Small Theatre in Stellenbosch on Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August.

traditions. Established in 1934, Cape Town City Ballet is South Africa's longest-running professional ballet company, presenting works from the great classics alongside new productions. Performances: Friday 31 July: 19:00; Saturday 1 August: 14:30 and 18:00. Tickets cost R225 to R350 (105 discount for pensioners). Students pay R175 (at Pick 'n Pay only). Book at Webtickets and Pick 'n Pay stores. Advance booking is recommended.

BALLET PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS AT ADAM SMALL THEATRE

Hannah Ward as Odette.

Vlooi kuier weer by Kunstekaap Vlooi en maats maak eersdaag weer — vir die 24ste jaar — hul terugkeer na die Kunstekaap-teater se verhoog. Skoolgroepe kan nou bespreek vir Vlooi en die Verlore Fossiel, wat van Donderdag 13 Augustus tot Maandag 31 Augustus op die planke gaan wees. Daar is een vertoning oop vir die publiek op Saterdag 29 Augustus. Dit is net nog ‘n doodgewone dag — ons maats, Vlooi, Wilma en Wim, woel en werskaf in die tuin wanneer hulle skielik ‘n reuseontdekking maak. Flappie het dalk veel meer as net Vlooi se verlore frisbee begrawe. Vlooi vind ‘n yslike dinosourusbeen en voor jy kan sê “stegosourus” swiep die towersleutel hulle weg na 'n tyd lank, lank gelede. Vlooi en Wilma beland pens en pootjies binne-in ‘n oerwoud op 'n verlate eiland. Wilma se broek bewe behoorlik as sy besef hierdie is nie leeuwêreld nie, maar T-Rex se agterplaas.

Danksy ‘n vriendelike, en effe deur die vere, pterodaktiel, Terry, die vlieënde reptiel, voel hulle gou minder verlore. Terry neem hulle dadelik onder sy vlerk. Die ontmoeting is egter van korte duur, want Terry is besig om te vlug met die eiland se laaste dino-eier! Is Terry dan 'n eierdief? Ongelukkig is daar die nare Professor Fosselina Voetspoor en haar onhandige handlanger, Robbies Relik, wat sommer gou hul planne in die wiele ry. Fosselina is bekend daarvoor dat sy dinosourusse vang en hul beentjies kaal kook en weer aanmekaar vasplak met superglue! Fosselina soek die eiland se laaste dino-eier vir haar versameling. Sy hou selfs lewende dinosourusse in haar museum aan. Die openbare vertoning begin Saterdag 29 Augustus om 14:00. Kaartjies kos van R100 tot R130 by Webtickets. Kontak marinda.vlooi@gmail.com of Louise by 071 688 3033 met navrae.

Luna Paige and Hugo Veldsman

Luna Paige and Hugo Veldsman unite on stage for the ﬁrst time Luna Paige and Hugo Veldsman will share a stage in a Roots Retrospective, from Wednesday 22 July at the Galloway Theatre of the Waterfront Theatre School. The duo will also perform at The Kraal Restaurant, Joostenberg Wine Estate, on Thursday 30 July. Roots Retrospective is a live collaboration led by Paige, piano-driven and song-focused, rooted in folk, blues and jazz traditions. Grounded in storytelling and shaped through a South African lens, the show features expressive piano and acoustic-guitar textures accompanying her distinctive soulful voice. Paige's catalogue spans more than two decades of Americana-inspired material across folk, folkrock, country and blues, blending blues sensibility with roots-driven warmth and poetic depth. Joining her is singer-songwriter and guitarist Veldsman, whose acoustic minimalism, ﬁnger-style

guitar work and atmospheric playing bring a rich counterpoint to the set. Drawing on Americana, folk and blues traditions, and grounded in classical-guitar training, he is known for expressive, technically reﬁned playing, from intricate ﬁnger picking to soulful lap steel, often described as “tasty and languid” in feel. Veldsman also performs a selection of his own similarly styled songs as part of the show. Together, the two create an immersive musical journey that reimagines Americana-inspired music through a personal and collaborative South African lens. Tickets for the Waterfront show start from R180 and are available at Quicket. Tickets for The Kraal cost R580 and includes arrival wine tasting, the show and a farm supper. Book via Dineplan on 079 641 1430 or kraalrestaurant@ joostenberg.co.za

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Waterfront Theatre School presents Something Rotten! until 18 July at Artscape. It’s bold, brash, knowingly silly, and packed with show-stopping numbers. Tickets R230 to R250 at Webtickets. Disney on Ice presents Mickey's Search Party until 19 July at the Grand Arena, GrandWest. Tickets at Ticketmaster. Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd starring Alan Committie runs from 16 July to 16 August at Theatre on the Bay. Tickets from R230 to R350 at Webtickets. Early B tree op Vrydag 17 Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R140 tot R180. Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net. Isaac van der Merwe Piano Recital: A Baxter Fundraiser is on Friday 17 July at 18:30. Tickets cost R250 at Webtickets. Un-touched is at Artscape on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 July at 17:00. A look at the factors that have shaped millennials and their views. Tickets from R80 at Webtickets. KickstArt Theatre's Puss in Boots runs at the Baxter Theatre currently until 18 July. Tickets from R250 at Webtickets. Peter Pan runs at the Canal Walk Theatre now until 19 July. Three daily shows. Tickets from R75 to R130 at

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Webtickets. Wilhelm van der Walt is te sien in die bekroonde produksie Seun van Maandag 20 tot Vrydag 24 Julie om 19:30 in die Kaapstad Toneelhuis in Loopstraat. Dit handel oor Dana Snyman se storie oor grootword tydens die doodsnikke van 'n politieke stelsel. Kaartjies kos vanaf R200 by Quicket. Dalin Oliver: Stuck In Dubai runs at The Baxter from 21 July to 1 August. Tickets from R180 at Webtickets. Cape Town Opera's The Cunning Little Vixen is at Joseph Stone Auditorium from 21-26 July. A family-friendly adaptation. Daily at 11:00 and also at 14:00 Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost R80 at Webtickets. Parklands College in Sandown presents Disney's High School Musical 2! from 23 to 25 July at 18:30. Tickets from R150 at Quicket. A Night with the Stars Lloyiso is at the Grand Arena GrandWest on Friday 24 July at 19:00. Tickets from R400 at Webtickets. Salome This Is Me is at Artscape Opera House on Saturday 25 July at 19:00. Tickets from R285 at Webtickets. Moyo Kirstenbosch Recital with pianist Isaac van der Merwe is on Sunday 26 July at 18:00. Tickets R225 to R385 at Webtickets.

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Zoid, Eloff in new theatrical work Karen Zoid steps away from her rock ensemble for A New Theatrical Work, a stripped-back performance alongside pianist Anton Eloff at Curro Durbanville High School Theatre on Sunday 2 August at 15:00. Without her band, Zoid takes the stage with only an acoustic guitar, accompanied by Eloff's cinematic piano work. The result is a deliberately intimate show, personal in a way that happens when an artist trusts their material and an audience commits to genuine listening. A New Theatrical Work is more than a concert. It is a conversation between two musicians exploring themes of blood ties, music, laughter and the bonds that sustain us. The theatrical framework raises a philosophical question: if life resembles a video game, with its multiple lives and respawning mechanics, what does that mean for how we navigate our own story?

WHERE CONCERT MEETS THEATRE At the intimate Curro Durbanville High School Theatre, the boundaries between concert and theatre dissolve. Zoid's songs become monologues and Eloff's piano takes on an orchestral quality, creating something that moves beyond traditional genre boundaries. For those familiar with Zoid's rock recordings, the acoustic setting reveals new dimensions of her work. For those encountering her for the ﬁrst time, the stripped-back presentation offers direct access to her artistic vision. The show is 90 minutes long. Age restriction: no children under 13. The production is part of the school's Kultura Festival. Tickets cost R220 per person. Book at Quicket.

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These are all the junior ﬁrst prize winners.

Junior chess champs battle it out

ape Town hosted one of the largest editions of the national open in the country's chess history, drawing more than 500 players from across South Africa and beyond. The 2026 South African Open Chess Championships concluded on Sunday 5 July at DF Akademie in Bellville, following nine days of competition. Organised by the Western Cape Chess Association (WCCA) in partnership with Chess South Africa, and supported by the provincial department of cultural affairs and sport, the tournament was held from 27 June to 5 July and offered a total prize fund of R159 100 across all sections. The event featured four main open sections alongside 12 junior age group categories, with the host province, Western Cape, well represented among the final standings across all sections. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Charlton Mnyasta from Elsies River claimed the 2026 South African Open Chess Championship, finishing on seven points from nine rounds. Mnyasta was joined on seven points by Tezihano Mnyasta, with the title decided in Charlton's favour on a tiebreak — a result that placed two members of the same family at the top of the final standings. The top five finishers in the championship section were (in order from first position) Charlton Mnyasta, Tezihano Mnyasta, Matfey Rogov, Calvin Klaasen and Craig Willenberg, with placings from second onwards determined by a tiebreak. Special prizes were awarded to Luke Bell, who finished ninth overall and claimed the Best Junior Award, and to Lyndon Bouah, who received the Best Senior Award. Defending champion James Dinham concluded the tournament in 14th position on five points. WOMEN'S SECTION Imkhita Joya, a learner at Curro Durbanville, won the women's title, finishing on eight points from nine rounds to lead the section by a clear margin. At

500 PLAYERS TAKE PART IN NATIONAL CHAMPS IN BELLVILLE

(3rd, Lochnerhof Primary); Amrienta Gabriels (4th) and Gabriella Pienaar (5th, Gene Louw Primary). U-11 Boys: Mason Stern Herzlia (1st, Weizmann Primary); Kian Hugo (2nd); Schalk Wolf van der Merwe (3rd, Laerskool Welgemoed); Yugesh Aarumugam Radha (4th) and Ming Xuan Jesse Zhang (5th, Reddam House Durbanville). U-11 Girls: Minka Conradie (1st); Zara Rizvi (2nd); Rujeko Pfukwa (3rd, De Hoop Primary); Isabelle Ghamlouche (4th, Kirstenhof Primary) and Madalitso Ramonyaluoe (5th, Reddam House Durbanville). U-13 Boys: Ben Klopper (1st, De Hoop Primary); Livhuwani Nathan Nemusombori (2nd); Murray Copley (3rd, Generations Imhoff); Cade Ruiters (4th, Brackenfell Primary) and Ethan D'Souza (5th). U-13 Girls: Haojia Sun (1st, Pinelands North Primary); Ciara Adams (2nd); Dene Cilliers (3rd, Huguenot Primary); Mari Greeff (4th) and Nizibone Xabadiya (5th, Hazeldene Primary). U-15 Boys: Micah John Fredericks (1st); Feraydo Adolf (2nd, Parel Vallei High School); Chezhaan Ethan Adams (3rd); Benjamin Banda (4th) and Zion Smith (5th, Parel Vallei High School). U-15 Girls: Mila Marie Snyman (1st, Curro Durbanville); Sophia Hagen (2nd, Paarl Girls High School); Lienka Viljoen (3rd, Worcester Gymnasium); DanielleAnn Stevens (4th, Curro Hermanus) and Hannah Osborne (5th, Teneo Education, Durbanville). U-17 Boys: Juan-Louis Combrink (1st); Prince Ngombo (2nd, President High School); Mohammed Zayan Khan (3rd, South Peninsula High School); Sayed Ridha Booley (4th, Westerford High School) and Malesela Moja (5th, Bergvliet High School). U-17 Girls: Maya Monteiro Correia (1st, Reddam House Bedfordview); Hannah Deysel (2nd); Kara Coetzee (3rd, Bellville High School); Viha Beecum (4th) and Nina van Niekerk (5th).

Charlton Mnyasta from Elsies River is the 2026 South African Open Chess Champion.

Imkhita Joya, a learner at Curro Durbanville, is the SA Open Ladies Champion.

15 years of age, Joya delivered one of the standout individual performances of the tournament. The top five finishers in this section were: Imkhita Joya (1st), Tshegofatso Mahuma (2nd), Denise Bouah (3rd), defending champion Sizakele Masango (4th) and Charne Woolf (5th), with third through fifth determined by a tiebreak.

and Karl Freeks, with second through fifth determined by a tiebreak.

ADVANCED SECTION Amukelani Hlatshwayo won the Advanced Section with eight and a half points from nine rounds. The decisive moment of his campaign came in round seven, when he defeated Willian Kolomwe, who had entered that round carrying a perfect six-from-six record. The top five finishers in the Advanced Section were: Amukelani Hlatshwayo (1st), Willian Kolomwe (2nd), Asanda Ngcobo (3rd), Senzo Msimango (4th) and Connor Opperman (5th), with placings from third onwards determined by a tiebreak. INTERMEDIATE SECTION Harrison Abrahams won the Intermediate Section with eight points from nine rounds, finishing a full point clear of the field. The top five finishers in the Intermediate Section were: Harrison Abrahams, Kopa Lesetedi, Andile Siyali, Christian Maxwell

WORLD AND AFRICAN QUALIFIERS A total of 12 junior sections were contested over seven rounds, covering age groups from u-7 to u-17 for boys and girls. The top three finishers in each section qualify to represent South Africa at the World Individual School Chess Championships, while the top five finishers in each section qualify for the African Individual School Chess Championships. The confirmed qualifiers (school name in brackets if from the Cape Town region) are listed below. U-7 Boys: Jannes Strydom (1st); Jeremiah Jobin (2nd, Table View Primary); Noah Pieters (3rd); Roger Schwalb (4th, Somerset College) and Adriaan Louw (5th). U-7 Girls: Nadeema Naidoo (1st); Jemma Erica Lee (2nd, Plumstead Preparatory); Olivia Lamb (3rd); Diane Stander (4th) and Coline Stander (5th). U-9 Boys: Khotso Mofokeng (1st); Zayden John (2nd); Akilan Varadharajan (3rd, Table View Primary); Evan de Wet (4th, Gordon's Bay Primary) and Nathan Rehse (5th, Bishops College). U-9 Girls: Rebecca de Swardt (1st); Keratilwe Kgwale (2nd); Lana de Bruyn

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Pentz meen dissipline en doelgerigtheid is die eienskappe wat toppresteerders in ’n kompetisie soos hierdie onderskei. “Topkandidate — trouens, enigiemand met dissipline en ’n doel om die beste te wees wat jy kan wees — sal slaag op die lewensreis. Ons volg almal verskillende paaie, en passie vir dit waarvoor jy geroep is, maak ’n groot verskil in die lewe.” Verlede jaar se wenner, Kiara Subramanian, sê sy sal altyd dankbaar wees dat sy die kompetisie gewen het. “Dit het my die geleentheid gegee om wonderlike, vriendelike en doelgerigte mense te ontmoet, van wie baie nou saam met my die pad stap om medies te studeer. “Wat as ’n kompetisie begin het, het gou iets veel meer betekenisvol geword: vriendskappe, ondersteuning en ’n gedeelde besef dat ons almal na iets groter as onsself streef,” sê die voormalige leerder van Eunice High School in Bloemfontein. Die kompetisie het Subramanian, tans

’n mediese student in haar eerste jaar, die belangrikheid van verbondenheid en aanmoediging geleer. Nog ’n 2025-finalis, Laura Andrade de Ponte, wat vanjaar mediese fisika studeer, het ook in die eindronde in Bloemfontein hegte vriendskappe gesmee. “Hierdie vriendskappe het vir my groot steun gebied toe ek met universiteit begin het. Die bande wat ek met die chaperones (die vorige jaar se finaliste) opgebou het, het my ook gehelp om baie vinniger by die universiteitslewe aan te pas, omdat hulle uit hul ervaring vir my persoonlike raad kon gee.” Matriekleerders van oor Suid-Afrika heen wat uitblink op akademiese, kultuuren sportgebied en beplan om in 2027 aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat te studeer, kan hulle inskryf. Skandeer die QR-kode om die inskrywingsvorm af te laai. Stuur die voltooide vorm teen 31 Julie aan Linda Greyling by greylinl@ufs.ac.za.

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Pride and prejudice seems to cloud our society “Imagine all the people, living life in peace.” Perhaps these lyrics have sparked a familiar melody for whoever’s reading. This evergreen seventies tune, “Imagine”, from former Beatles band leader John Lennon, has become an anti-war anthem for peace, justice, equality and most importantly empathy, a word which seems to be deafened and bludgeoned in this “age of outrage” we ﬁnd ourselves navigating. He was shot four times in the back by a “fan” after he autographed his album and died a few metres from his hotel in Manhattan on December 8, 1980. The song “Imagine”, released during the Vietnam war, which killed over three million young men, children, mothers and fathers, is accompanied by a soft piano and gentle melody and sounds like a prayer or plea for understanding in a time of senseless bloodshed. During the war, despite the news reports commenting on the latest batch of deaths and destruction, many young men were drafted and sent in droves like bullets in an assembly line. Tragically the song has become an idyllic lament for a society where we can all respect and care for each other regardless of skin colour, culture or creed. Luther King Jnr, who preached peace and non-violence in his quest to ﬁght race segregation and inequality, was assassinated along with Malcolm X. As if the call for basic dignity and equal rights is so outrageous it could lead to death. Ironically the author of Utopia, Sir Thomas More, also lost his head for his visions for a future society. He was beheaded in 1535 for treason, after he refused to accept King Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

THE POPULARITY OF ‘RAGE-BAITING’ IS ALSO SAD TO WITNESS

The novel criticised greed, power and supported women’s rights and religious freedom, during a conservative time in the 16th-century under the king’s reign. Even musical legend Bob Marley whose protest songs supported peace, freedom and “One Love”, was shot but survived a politically motivated assassination attempt ahead of the 1976 general election in Jamaica. This act however only fueled his desire to continue singing about the struggle to love in an unsympathetic world. These days apathy and cynicism have become a popular camouflage to endure the widespread hate, violence, intolerance and propaganda infiltrating our psyches wherever we go. Whether doom-scrolling on our cellphones, listening to the news on our car-radios or even stopping for a quick catch-up at work, we’re flooded with the latest tragic news. Once again we’ll hear about the latest air missile strike in the Middle East, the price of petrol and goods skyrocketing again, the unrestricted plagiarism of AI models regurgitating artworks and voices, all for the sake of profit. These days the integrity of the newsroom has also been more important in the wake of various influencers reporting on news and publishing their pieces, often with their own agendas, without much consideration for verifying information in the hopes of increasing followers and monetising their content. Lately, the popularity of “rage-baiting” is also sad to witness too, you’ve probably seen many videos of people manipulating each other until an argument or violent fight occurs. Research shows algorithms financially reward anger which creates cognitive urgency, compelling users to comment, correct, or share in real-time, which all boosts engagement and virality. I read that the primitive parts of our brain, the amygdala, scan the environment for threats and process negative information significantly faster than positive experiences. Pride and prejudice seems to cloud our society even more so these days, while these algorithms, these heartless systems capitalise and advertise on any content that can shackle the viewers in an endless loop that keeps their profits high and our attention spans low. And so “Imagine”, a song of hope, remains more relevant than ever in 2026. - KEANAN HARMSE

TAFELBERG IN KLEUR GETOOI: Proteas in blom kleur die hange van Tafelberg terwyl stappers via die Platteklip-kloofroete na die kruin klim. In die agtergrond is Seinheuwel, die Kaapstadse middestad en Tafelbaai duidelik sigbaar. FOTO: MARIUS SNYDERS

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Firefighter smoke inhalation Warm somer op pad article was misleading With reference to the article that appeared on your website on 6 July with the headline “Exposure to smoke is taking a toll on Cape Town’s firefighters”: It is unfortunate that the article published on the UWC website misrepresented the findings of the study. The headline, for example, was quite simply misleading. The City reached out to the researchers and the headline has now been corrected. Based on the study’s own results, only 278 firefighters participated, with 53% showing some symptoms that included coughing, running noses and headaches. That represents less than 15% of firefighters within the City of Cape Town and it must be noted the study was conducted while staff were on duty. Also to note that 97,8% of participants had normal lung function, which the research found is significantly higher than that reported in comparable studies conducted in other countries. To note, the Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service conducts a functional ability test on a quarterly basis,

which measures firefighters’ respiratory rate. In addition, firefighters undergo in-house medical screening before every physical ability test. Should they have abnormal screening results, they are referred to either their private medical provider or to the City’s occupational health department. Staff who drive and operate appliances and equipment must undergo compulsory medical testing every two years. The Fire Service also has very strict medical screening in place for those joining its ranks. In addition, staff are required to follow fitness programmes on their on duty days. Our staff are trained to perform under all hazardous conditions and respiratory protection equipment is provided on every fire engine to ensure staff remain safe. We take the health and safety of our firefighters very seriously and we provide the highest level of respiratory protection in the form of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Set. JP SMITH, Mayco member for safety and security

Na aanleiding van verlede week se brief "Kapenaar wat die wolke mis" (1/7/2026) gee ek my mening. Die beste manier om enige plek in Afrika se weer te verstaan, is om op DStv kanaal 400 BBC in te skakel om 13:25 en 19:25 (ons tyd). Dit fokus op Afrika met satellietwaarnemings. Daarin kan duidelik gesien word wat verkeerd is met die Kaapse weer. Normaalweg draai die wind wes of noordwes in die winter. Vir maande al waai dit egter suid en suidwes. Dit stoot die tollende stelsel in die middel van die Atlantiese Oseaan wat met koue fronte reën moet bring, weg van die Kaap af. Die gebrek aan koue fronte beïnvloed ook die OosKaap en KwaZulu-Natal met oorstromings, omdat die westewind dit nie bereik nie, en hulle kry reën uit die Stille Oseaan wat ook bly tol. Die opbouende El Nino wes van Amerika raak al sterker; dit beïnvloed die jetstroom en het die gevaarlike hitte in Amerika en Europa veroorsaak. 'n Baie warm somer is waarskynlik op pad. Hou dus op om drinkwater in u toilet af te spoel, vang stortwater op in 'n emmer en gebruik dit vir die toilet. WAARNEMER, Bellville

Recent events are a lesson we shouldn’t ignore Parking needed near Much has been said about illegal immigrants and know that too many businesses struggle with absenAthlone stadium the fact that many have now returned to their home teeism, poor punctuality, lack of initiative and weak countries. Whether one agrees with that or not is a separate debate. What should not be ignored is that many employers found these workers dependable. They arrived for work, wanted to earn a wage, followed instructions, and often communicated effectively because they could read and speak English. Those qualities matter in every workplace. This is not about praising illegal immigration. The law is the law. It is about asking an uncomfortable question: why did so many employers value these workers? South Africa has thousands of hardworking local employees, and they deserve recognition. But we also

communication. Those problems hurt productivity and make it harder for businesses to grow and employ more people. Perhaps instead of simply celebrating the removal of illegal workers, we should also ask what made many of them successful in the workplace. If our own workforce adopted the same attitude towards reliability, communication, punctuality and commitment, everyone would beneﬁt. The lesson is simple. Good work habits have no nationality. They are a choice. And the more people who make that choice, the stronger our economy will become. GREG, E-mail

I wonder what happened to the grand plans at Athlone power station site, after having spent a few thousand (millions perhaps) on the project. Now the City wants to re-develop the parking area at Athlone stadium for housing and commercial purposes, while stadium visitors fear they might ﬁnd themselves without a parking facility. So why not build a big commercial and residential centre on the parking lot with adequate parking under or above? But as for residential, I would not want to live there with all that noise from traffic and the stadium. PETER SMULIK, Rugby

Show respect to the police who put their lives at risk to keep us safe We live in a time when it has become fashionable to criticise those in uniform. Social media is ﬂooded with videos of what went wrong, rarely with footage of what went right. And yet, day after day, men and women in the police show up, often understaffed, underresourced, and underappreciated to do a job that most of us could never do. They respond to calls in the early hours of the

morning when the rest of us are asleep. They walk into situations that others run away from. They deal with trauma, violence, and heartbreak on a daily basis, and then go home to their own families and try to leave it all at the door. Most of the time, no one says thank you. I am not naive. I know that there are those within the service who have let communities down, and accountability

matters. But it would be deeply unfair to allow the actions of a few to overshadow the quiet dedication of the many who serve with integrity and honour. To every officer who has stood between a community and harm, your service does not go unnoticed by all of us. South Africa is not an easy country to police. Thank you for trying anyway. THANKFULL, Brackenfell

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outh Africa’s premier university football competition returns with an exciting new look as Varsity Football 2026 gets underway in August. The women’s tournament kicks-off on 1 August and will be contested over two weekends before attention shifts to the men’s competition, which runs from 7 August to 2 October. This season introduces one of the biggest changes in the tournament’s history with Varsity Football moving to Friday nights for the men’s competition. For the first time, supporters can kick start their weekends by enjoying the country’s best university football under the lights with selected matches broadcast live on SuperSport. CONTINUED GROWTH Siya Noqayi, Varsity Football Code Manager, believes the continued growth of the competition reflects the increasing quality and competitiveness of university football in South Africa. “Every season Varsity Football continues to raise the standard both on and off the field. We are excited to introduce Friday night football this year where we won’t just be hosting a football tournament. We will be creating a movement. With the women’s tournament expanding its footprint and the men’s competition welcoming new teams alongside the return of familiar rivals, we are looking forward to another unforgettable season that celebrates talent, opportunity and the passion of football”. The women’s tournament will once again showcase the country’s top student footballers, with WSU, Wits, UL, CPUT, TUT, UJ, UP Tuks and three time champions UWC competing for the title over two action packed weekends.

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Defending champions UWC will be aiming to make history by securing a fourth Varsity Football women’s title, while the rest of the field will be determined to stop the Cape side from extending its dominance. The men’s competition promises another fiercely contested campaign with current champions UFS returning to defend the title they claimed in memorable fashion last season beating TUT 5-4 on penalties. Joining the men’s competition this year is the University of Limpopo, while UWC makes a welcome return after missing out on last year’s tournament. NWU and CUT missed out on qualification, underlining the increasingly competitive nature of Varsity Football. UFS head coach Mokete Tsotetsi says last year’s triumph has only strengthened the squad’s desire to defend its crown: “Lifting the trophy last year was an unforgettable feeling of pride and joy. It meant everything to the players because we understood how much hard work, sacrifice and commitment had gone into achieving that moment. “We felt we weren’t just winning for ourselves but for everyone who supported and believed in us. For the university it created a real sense of pride and unity across the entire community.” Despite a number of new faces in the squad, Tsotetsi is confident supporters will NM10065921-AL150726

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KENRIDGE LEARNER EARNS 2 PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARDS

Zara helps WP clinch hockey gold

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Festival of Unity gets underway AVRIL FILLIES HTS Bellville and Goodwood Rugby Club are among the 19 local schools, rugby clubs and community institutions that are currently in action in hockey, rugby and netball in the Festival of Unity until Friday 18 July at three different venues in the City. The week-long tournament kicked off on Monday 13 July and 14 of the poshest schools from the UK are taking part in hockey at Hartleyvale Stadium in Observatory, rugby at Jan Burger Sports Complex in Parow North and netball at St Cyprians School in Fish Hoek. The UK teams take part in mixed boys rugby, girls netball and boys and girls hockey at u-16 and u-18 age level. The tournament started on Monday 13 July with hockey ﬁxtures at Hartleyvale Stadium and yesterday, 14 July, the rugby kicked off on the A and B

ﬁelds at Jan Burger Sports Complex in Parow North, as well as netball at St Cyprians in Fish Hoek. To make the tour possible R690 000 is needed and funds will be raised through Back-a-Buddy, which will help cover international ﬂights, tournament entry, food, accommodation, playing kit and equipment, as well as travel insurance. “Our goal is to make the tour to Thailand as affordable as possible for every selected player and their families, and we need the local communities at the different venues to come and support the event,” she says. The next Festival of Unity will be held the week of 12 to 17 July 2027. Tickets are R40 at the different venues. Contact Karen Breytenbach on WhatsApp 076 280 9411 or karenbrey@gmail.com

R50 UBER EATS VOUCHERS Zara Wessels with her gold medal and the cup WP won as tournament winners.

12-YEAR-OLD SHINES AT INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT IN JOHANNESBURG Intercity Tournament in March, a third consecutive title for the team. Away from hockey, Zara anchors Kenridge Primary’s u-13A tennis team and represented WP u-13A girls at the Synergy Cup in Stellenbosch earlier this year, where her team won gold. On the field and on the court, Zara has proven herself a versatile and driven competitor with an impressive season behind her and, it seems, much more ahead.

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