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utureMe, a non-profit organisation based in Tokai, is helping learners to live with a purpose. Formed by Ursula Cooper and Nicky van Hille in 2016, the organisation is the bridge between school and work. They connect enthusiastic young people with progressive businesses for mutual benefit. The organisation runs several programmes such as Engage and Connect, Learning Journey, Amazing Race and World of Work. The programmes put together likeminded learners, educators, and businesses to inspire each other. Through the programmes the learners get whisked off on whirlwind tours of South Africa’s coolest companies. The organisation also targets Grade 9 and 10 learners through a fast-paced introduction to work readiness skills and they also run World of Work, a flagship career festival. They will soon be launching the retail-focused work readiness programme. The organisation aims to be kicking off the programme with their first engagement in early August. They hope to complete the first round by the end of the third term. They are looking at starting the programme with about 400 Grade 11 and 12 learners (and where applicable, some of last year’s matriculants who are interested). These learners will attend their day of engaging and connecting with employees from Spar stores from across the company. About 70 learners will then be selected to attend the one-day boot camp. From there, about 30 to 40 learners will be selected to attend the learning journeys into the Spar world. Those that show real interest and aptitude for a career in Spar then stand the chance to participate in tailored work experience opportunities. The programme has two core aims, firstly, they will be looking to raise high school learners’ awareness around the plethora of job and career opportunities available within the retail sector, and specifically within Spar. Secondly, learners stand the chance to participate in a one-day boot camp where they will have the opportunity to learn and
Learners attending one of the FutureMe programmes. practise key skills that are needed for a successful career in retail and many other employment sectors. Van Hille, who is also the organisation’s managing director says they will be bringing in speakers from across the organisation, both in the wholesale and retail environments, to share their experiences and personal journeys with the learners and give them an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about Spar and all it offers. “Learners also stand the chance to spend a day or two experiencing first-hand the full extent of the functions at both wholesale and retail by going on learning journeys to a Spar supplier, the distribution centre and stores of varying sizes,” she says. She went on to say, the boot camp will be fast-paced and fun, but informative at the same time. “Some of the skills we’ll be covering include customer service, dealing with challenging managers and co-workers, negotia-
tion skills and dealing with moral challenges in the workplace. It will also give learners the opportunity to learn about themselves and how their personal strengths and values can help them identify their ideal careers or jobs,” she says. There are also opportunities for learners to gain practical work experience after the programme through weekend and holiday jobs within Spar. A key part of the programme is to encourage learners to get experience while they’re still at school and to begin building their CVs from an early age. Van Hille adds the retail sector is not seen as a “sexy” industry for young people to enter and that is why they will be launching this programme. “This is largely due to misperceptions and a lack of awareness around the opportunities that this sector provides from a career perspective, both in a traditional corporate sense. This programme is designed to excite young people about the opportunities in the
sector and in Spar and encourage them to pursue careers in this space. “The programme is also aimed at providing all learners who participate in the programme, with tangible skills and insights that they never had before. As a result, we hope young people become more excited about their futures,” she explains. They need schools in the area to come on board and join them. “High school learners lack awareness of and exposure to the plethora of opportunities that face them once they leave school, especially in one of South Africa’s well-performing sectors such as retail. We aim to excite learners about their futures and the opportunities that await them after school. Too many learners feel hopeless and disillusioned about their futures and we are giving them options,” she says V For more information please go to www.futureme.org.za or call Lauren Theron on 021 201 7241 or go to their Facebook: FutureMe.org.za.
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school children affected by poverty with a nutritious cooked breakfast and lunch for an entire day. Entries are limited to 13 000 people. Group entries close on Sunday 28 July, manual entries close on Sunday 4 August and online entries are set to close on Sunday 18 August. If you are unable to walk Blisters for Bread this year, you can also make a monetary donation. This can be done by logging onto the website www.psfa.org.za. 100% of all donations will go towards school feeding and are tax-deductible. V For entries, visit www.psfa.org.za.
Longer hours, activities for the whole family and exciting new animals make the Two Oceans Aquarium Cape Town’s preferred family destination this school holidays. Join the underwater amazement at the aquarium which is currently running until Monday 8 July with fun and adventure for the whole family. The daily line-up is as follows: . 10:30 – Puppet show at the I&J Children’s Play Centre; . 11:30 – Penguin exhibit feed; . 13:30 – Puppet show at the I&J Children’s Play Centre; . 14:00 – Diver-led feeds in the I&J Ocean Exhibit or Kelp Forest Exhibit (with talking diver); . 15:00 – Predator exhibit ragged-tooth shark feeding (Sundays only); . 15:30 – Puppet show at the I&J Children’s Play Centre. The aquarium will also be extending its hours during this period, from 09:00 to 18:00. During the school holidays, the Two Oceans Aquarium will, as always, be jam-
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Cost Entry for adults is R185 per person, for children aged four to 13 is R90 per person, children 14 to 17 is R140 per person, pensioners and students are R140 per person (with valid pensioner or student card) and children under the age of four enter free. V For more information visit https://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/school-holidays-aquarium-capetown
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he new executive committee for the Plumstead Neighbourhood Watch has only been working for a few months and they are happy to see the progress and teamwork across the watch. They started working in April after a special general meeting was finalised. The special meeting had to be called after all the previous executive committee members resigned with immediate effect. With what seemed to be a bleak future for the watch, the new committee took over and has brought in new blood into the structure. Avian Bell, chairperson of the watch, says they have had some eye-opening matters to deal with, interesting challenges to overcome and they are all excited and motivated to keep making the community safer. As the new committee, they will work extremely close with the police, Law Enforcement and Security Service Providers to ensure that their common goal of keeping the community safe is met. “High visibility is imperative in the area to show we mean business. We have patrollers out there on the road every day volunteering their time to look after the community. We assist in huge special operations joint with law enforcers,” he says. Asked about crime in the area, Bell says like most areas in South Africa, it has its ups and downs. “We have had some challenging weeks but other weeks I’m pleased to say that it has been very quiet.“ The most common crimes reported are housebreakings, business breakings and that is what they will prioritise. Street robberies and theft out of motor vehicles also brings a challenge due to the geographic of
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Governing schools as inclusive spaces Over the past few years, issues relating to inclusion and tolerance of difference have challenged private and public schools across South Africa. As instruments of participatory democracy, it is the role of School Governing Bodies (SGBs), to ensure that schools are safe places for all learners to learn and thrive. Per section 16 of the South African Schools Act, the governance of every public school is vested in its governing body. This means that SGBs are responsible for determining all policies of a school, including admissions policy, language policy, code of conduct etcetera, as well as for financial management and ensuring employment equity. These policies can play a vital role in ensuring that schools are inclusive and tolerant spaces for all learners, staff and parents. Research shows that an involved community and an effective SGB working with teachers and dynamic principals at schools
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have better outcomes than those schools who do not – even if the latter have more financial and other resources. A recent book by Brian Levy, the academic director of University of Cape Town’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, The Politics and Governance of Basic Education: A Tale of Two South African Provinces, looking deeply at schools in the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape found that strong governance was directly correlated with strengthened education outcomes. Whilst strengthened education outcomes are extremely important, there is more to learning than the curriculum. Learning environments need to not only teach but also model the values of dignity, equality and freedom in our Constitution. School policies and practices should embody these values. In reality, there are already many challenges facing SGBs on the ground. A lack of interest and participation among parents, limited understanding of the roles of SGB members and their responsibilities as well as difficult relationships between school principals and SGBs, which can impact significantly on the culture and learning at a school. This highlights why it is important that schools understand the role of SGBs in governance broadly, and in promoting inclusion and tolerance in South African schools. In 2018 the Bertha Centre at the UCT Graduate School of Business, established the Schools Inclusive Governance Network (SIGN), in response to the need to support SGBs. SIGN hopes to fill the training gap by providing school communities (learners, teachers, principals and parents) with practical advice and support to advance social inclusion through policies and practices in schools. Training and networking opportunities are provided to SGB members to learn and share experiences. On 8 June SIGN hosted a one-day workshop that focused on how SGBs can lead the way to create inclusive policies and educational spaces and provide participants with a network of support in this democratic endeavour. It is hoped that initiatives like this will enable more schools to navigate the challenges of inclusive policy making and embed a culture of appreciation for diversity among future South African generations. Dr Solange Rosa is with the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB), and an independent consultant with Rosa Burns Ntsekhe Inc. DR SOLANGE ROSA Email
We need additional facilities not trees In response to the article published in People’s Post about sports facilities getting more trees, (“Council sports facilities go green”, 25 June). I think this is a good idea, however, we need more sports fields and other improvements to our already existing facilities on the Cape Flats as it is illmanaged. Trees are great, they give oxygen and uplift the area, but we need infrastructure to meet this first. That R1.2m spent in Newlands and Southfield could give kids on the Cape Flats a chance at playing sport and keeping them off the streets. Maybe something to think about. JAMES KING Email
Help ease traffic congestion Traffic congestion and the impact it has on the local economy was one of the key discussion points at a meeting with the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). All Capetonians arrange their lives around traffic, be it commuters who rely on public transport, motorists in private vehicles, or the businesses who need the road network to move their goods and services. We are building new roads and we are prioritising public transport, but the projects won’t happen overnight. In the meantime, technology is changing our lives and the question is, why can the private sector not step up with innovative solutions to beat the traffic? For instance, you are far better placed to develop smartphone applications for lift-clubs and car-pooling than us. Private businesses could assist by allowing employees to work flexible working hours, to work remotely, or to implement condensed work weeks. You could also think of ways of incentivising employees to form lift-clubs and to do car-pooling. We have thousands of cars on our main roads with only one occupant – the driver. If we can get four, or even only two people, to travel together we can half the number of private vehicles on the roads during the peakhour periods. The City will be spending an additional R165.7m in the 2019/20 financial year on new roads and links to relieve congestion in the worst affected areas. These include:
. the dualling of Broadway Boulevard (R30 million) . work on the Belhar Main Road (R35 million) . the completion of the Kommetjie Road and Ou Kaapse Weg project (R24.9 million) . Langverwacht Road (R23 million); . Sandown Road (R46 million). A further R22m has been allocated to upgrade the north and southbound lanes of the R44. The City will also invest approximately R114.8m on building new public transport interchanges (PTIs) and to refurbish existing interchanges for commuters and the minibus-taxi operators. Construction of a new minibus-taxi facility is already underway in Dunoon, while the contractor for a new PTI in Somerset West will soon be implemented, within the next five months. Plans are also underway for major refurbishments of the facilities in Retreat and Wynberg. Cape Town’s road network comprises over 10 600km and every inch of it is managed by the Transport Directorate. Our road network is our biggest asset and thus, the City has set aside over R173 million for the maintenance and reconstruction of the city’s roads for the 2019/20 financial year. We are committed and the money has been allocated, but we need Cape Town’s business people to also contribute with smart ideas that will address the challenges within the transport realm. FELICITY PURCHASE Mayco member for transport
Join the fight against drug trade The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) calls on society to assist in our fight against substance abuse, as we observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Wednesday 27 June. The Department of Social Development has allocated R109.8m for the 2019/20 financial year, to continue our work in tackling this scourge. Furthermore, since 2014, we have provided early intervention services to well-over 30 000 individuals, and aftercare and reintegration services to nearly 9000 individuals. The legacy of Apartheid has been manifested in various ways since 1994. One direct consequence is the increased prevalence of substance misuse and abuse. A major social problem, it has a debilitating impact on South African society. Moreover, substance abuse has a direct relationship with the increase in many social problems, ranging from poverty to crime, gender-based violence and child abuse. Given this context, establishing and improving existing substance abuse interventions in the Western Cape remains an urgent priority. Above all, collaborative strategies between government, stakeholders across society and the affected communities, is what is required to win the fight against substance abuse. DSD continues to be at the forefront of the fight against substance abuse, focusing on rendering; . awareness and primary prevention services;
. early intervention; . treatment centres; . reintegration and after-care support; . integrated programmes with the departments of education and health as well as local drug action committees of local authorities; . co-ordination with partners, e.g. NGO sector; . standardising professional and management best practices; . facilitating diversion programmes with the social crime prevention unit as a means of intervention with the youth at risk. Our Department has grown its network of funded services from a mere 7 in 2009, to now funding 53 organisations working at over 75 sites across the province. The 75 sites include the 6 funded inpatient treatment centres. We have specifically targeted treating young people, in order to address the rising tide of youth alcohol and drug usage. Furthermore, we are capacitating our services with training in the Life Skills Cognitive Behaviour programme as an initiative with Rotatory international and trainers from Holland. We urge all residents suffering from substance abuse to make use of our services. Anybody needing more information or assistance can contact us on the www.heretohelp.co.za website, or the DSD hotline on 0800 220 250. We can beat drug and alcohol abuse, better together. SHARNA FERNANDEZ MEC for social developement
Schools must manage learners well With regard to the letter published in People’s Post about scholars staying at school until the last day of the term (“Kids must finish school terms, 18 June). I fully agree with that. Our children will come home after their last day of writing exams saying their teachers told them to stay at home. Because the teacher said this, they will
refuse to go to school. I think this issue should seriously be addressed by principals with their teachers. I thank you for the letter so now I can prove to our kids that school is open until the last day. MALIKA THOMPSON Mitchell’s Plain
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to mouth. “We worked together on a programme and I helped Life to generate sponsorships for a pilot project; I will be forever grateful to these generous sponsors. “I did not want to start a new foundation or trust, there are already far too many in our Republic of Hout Bay. “We, therefore, work closely with Rotary International to manage any sponsorships and funding that we receive for the computer classes; keeping things transparent is nonnegotiable.” In October last year, the first pilot project kicked off providing the group with free accredited computer classes. All 43 candidates that signed up completed the course. Sea Harvest Foundation and the West
Coast Business Development Centre in Saldanha got to hear about the initiative, and Reputation Matters’ Awesome AfriCAN initiative was rolled out as a pilot project there as well. “We want to increase the number of computer classes this year and to expand it to other areas of the country. The goal is to expand this across the continent.” She says if companies would like to sponsor websites for entrepreneurs, they are not just supporting the entrepreneur and small business development, which has a direct impact on the economy, they are also creating a much-needed job opportunity for someone in the townships. V If anyone would like to get involved in the Awesome AfriCAN initiative contact Regine le Roux on research@reputationmatters or 083 302 1528.
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Plumstead resident has put her day job as a personal investment analyst aside, for now, to take part in Survivor SA: Island of Secrets. Mmaba Molefe (28) is taking part in the reality show that is aired on M-Net, every Thursday night at 19:00. Season seven of Survivor SA is set in the beautiful Samoa, and is spiced with neverbefore-seen curveballs, twists and turns, and this is what Molefe lives for. She decided to enter Survivor SA because she has always been a person who enjoys a good challenge, especially something that can test and stretch her in a way that she has never been challenged before. “To me, nothing tests a person physically, emotionally and mentally like the game of Survivor,” she says. Her journey on the show has not been an easy one. “It has been more challenging than I thought it would be. When I was mentally preparing for the game, I did not account for Samoan cyclone weather. It has been
the most difficult part of the game. However, people have been the best part of my experience thus far. “I did not think just how connected I would feel with a random group of strangers that are completely different and worlds apart and are basically in the game to fight for the same R1m and the title of Survivor. It is the weirdest but most beautiful thing,” she says. Taking those challenges with a smile, she hopes to walk away with a grand prize of R1m. “I hope to walk away with the R1m! But I am also hoping the ‘time out from life’ will give me time to think about the next stage of my life as I am turning the big 30 next year. It has always been my dream to build a house for my mom and winning this money will make me realise this dream,” she says. Molefe says what sets her apart from other contestants is that she is a very easy-going person, always laughing and gets along with people. “I don’t look physically strong and so I don’t think the rest of the contestants will
consider me much of a threat not knowing that behind my contagious laugh, I have a strong fighting spirit and can be very competitive,” she says. Apart from being on Survivor and helping people make sound decisions about their money, Molefe also runs a non-profit organisation in Gugulethu. “In 2016 I started a foundation that focuses on improving the schooling experience for financially disadvantaged learners. “This was mainly motivated by two things, my passion for raising the next generation of African leaders and because I am a product of a disadvantaged schooling system.Through partnerships with disadvantaged schools I empower learners by equipping them with resources they need to better their experience at school,” she says. Win or no win, Molefe says what she has learned from the show is to always trust her instinct. “This is very difficult while you are in the game because you are so paranoid but I have learned that if you listen closely to your gut, you will know what to do,” she says.
Mmaba Molefe (28)
Women ready to bring about change NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku More than 400 women from different communities across the City of Cape Town met under one roof to share their experiences obtained from a six-month-long Women for Change programme The evaluation session took place at the Athlone Civic Centre on Tuesday 25 June and it highlighted some of the challenges faced during the programme. The programme was established by the City of Cape Town in 2016 to empower women to take ownership of their communities. It provides them with proper skills and resources that prepare them either for employability within social development organisations or to start their own projects. Participants were employed under the Expanded Public Works Programmes (EPWP). They started in January and the evaluation marked the end of their contracts. The residents took turns on stage to share their experiences. Amelia Eksteen, from Blikkiesdorp, said their community is one of many affected by the lack of service delivery and poverty. She said their objective is to find means of establishing jobs opportunities, feeding and creating a safe environment for children. According to her they do not have basic services as yet as the area is fairly new.
Women from different communities in the Cape Flats say a lot needs to be done to bring change in their communities. The community is made up of people from different areas around Cape Town. They moved to the area by the City in 2007. Eksteen said the programme has been helpful as many people have been sitting at home doing nothing and struggled to feed their families. Another beneficiary, Dineo Masiu from Delft, said in her community the focus is on skills development and social services, working with local organisations such as schools. She said they embarked on various campaigns including anti-bullying,
health and wellness. Masiu said her community is one of many in the Cape Flats that is affected by violence and lack of resources for youth development and women empowerment. “Through initiatives like these, we are able to work closely with local council to identify and set priorities as per the needs of the community. “I was fortunate to carry on with this programme for over six months as I gained a lot of knowledge. Now I will be able to plough back, and we hope there will be job opportunities where we could
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utilise these skills,” Masiu said. Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien congratulated the women for completing the programme, saying the City promises to continue working with them to make sure the skills do not go to waste. Badroodien said depending on availability in their respective areas, the City tries to place women within local projects and encourage them to start up their projects and be agents of change, creating opportunities for other women.
Crèches sign facility agreement
KEEPING WARM: Wynberg Library Knitting Club members who meet at 10:00 every Thursday morning to knit items for the less privileged are doing all they can to keep others warm this winter. The latest project is knitting beanies for the members of the non-profit organisation, Oasis.
The City of Cape Town’s social development and early childhood development department has officially signed facility management agreements with its 27 Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre operators across the city. The agreement will remain in place until 2029. In a statement, Mayco member for community services and health Zahid Badroodien says with this agreement, the City of Cape Town was able to regulate the usage of these properties and give peace of mind to the successful operators. He says the City saw it important to help bring stability and advancement in the early childhood development sector, “because the research is clear – how a child starts the learning process will have a far-reaching impact on the rest of their life.” He says in this way the City rec-
ognises that there is a shortage of suitably located and optimally functioning ECDs in Cape Town and it is for this reason that the City continues to invest in building facilities run by independent operators. “Our ECD project in Heideveld is but the latest example of this. The department also works closely with the provincial government to ensure that ECDs comply with health, fire safety and building regulations that allow them to become registered,” he says.
Training He says training is also offered to ECD staff both in terms of teaching methodology and child safety, and the City assists with equipping ECDs with educational materials, toys and safety equipment. V The list of the ECDs is available at http:/ /bit.do/ECD-FMA.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 2 July 2019
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Cat show is serious business TIYESE JERANJI @jeranji
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ith only a few days to go to the Chats du Cap Cat show, the cats taking part in the show must be dying of curiosity. The show will be open to the public from 09:00 to 15:00 and it will be held at Wynberg Girls’ High School on Saturday 6 July. The theme is Christmas in July. Chats du Cap Cat Club is a non- profit organisation with a passion to host championship cat shows in the smaller country towns around Cape Town. The cat show promises to have cats of all kinds that will certainly attract attention. From the more well-known breeds such as the Persian and Siamese to the more rare breeds such as Sphynx, Bengals and even the Lykoi “the werewolf cat” will be on show. There will be breeds such as Burmese, Devon Rex, Abyssinians, Ragdolls, Orientals, Bambino, Elf, Main Coons and many more on show including domestic cats. There are different categories from kitten category, three to six months of age, junior category, six to 10 months of age and then the adult classes which is further divided into Champion, SA Grand Champion, SA Double Grand Champion, SA Triple Grand Champion, Supreme Champion to Triple Supreme Champion. Further, cats are divided into three main categories neuter, adult and kitten. According to the event organiser, Leonard Ferreira, all the cats will be competing for international titles and will be judged ac-
Striking a pose at one of the shows. cording to each breed’s specific standard as set by the World Cat Federation (WCF). “The cats are judged by experienced qualified judges, some of the judges have vast international experience and have judged all over the world. Our judges come from Cape Town and there will be two judges from
Gauteng. Over and above the international titles awarded to the cats that meet the breed specific standard, there are great prizes to be won by the official show sponsor, Hills Transforming Lives,” he says. Ferreira says many people do not realise
that there are specific breeds of cats and their aim is to introduce the different breeds of cats to both the local residents of Cape Town as well as the smaller towns around Cape Town. “Chats du Cap has hosted numerous cat shows over the years in towns such as Franschoek, Robertson, George and Darling as part of the Spring Festival in September. “We have recently been invited by the Swellendam Agricultural Show committee to host cat shows as part of their show programme. “The response at all the shows has been astounding. In July 2018 we hosted a cat show in Diep River which was a tremendous success with plenty of interest from the cat fancy.” Chats du Cap also invited The Emma Animal Rescue Society (TEARS) to be part of the show. They will bring some cats up for adoption. “Over and above the serious business of showing and the competitive nature of our exhibitors, it is great fun where like-minded people with a common passion are gathered together sharing their cat-related experiences. What makes cat showing so worthwhile is seeing families getting involved, youngsters showing their much-beloved kitty and parents supporting their children,” he says. Entry fee is R20 and children under 12 are free of charge. V Enquiries email chatsducap@gmail.com or contact Leonard Ferreira 082 459 0768 or visit their website www.chatsducap.co.za or Facebook for more information.
Woman in Black returns to the West End
Francios van Coke said that his forthcoming album was inspired by the suburbs. PHOTO: JONO
Van Coke’s new album inspired by suburbia Afrikaans music sensation, Francios van Coke has been busy cooking up some new music for his upcoming album that is expected to be released later this year. Dagdrome in Suburbia (Daydreaming in Suburbia) will consist of 10 tracks that he and some of his friends recorded.It follows their observations of life in the suburbs.In the album, Van Coke sings about being in his 30s, being South African; a “problem”; father and a lover. Four of the tracks in the album were recorded at the Red Bull Music Studios in the City Centre last week. The album is produced by Fred den Hartog, Theo Crous and Rudolf Willemse with Crous, Dane Taylor and Jurgen von Wechmar mixing most of the tracks. “I wrote a bunch of songs with a number of people too; my band (Die Gevaar), Ricky Rick, Karen Zoid and Danie du Toit, among others,” he said. After the initial Francois van Coke & Vriende Concert in Pretoria September last year, he decided to bring the concert to Cape Town in October. “The reception of Francois van Coke & Vriende was unbelievable, it had to be brought home. Doing the show in Cape Town was really ‘sick’ because it is tough putting on a big rock and roll event in Cape Town. It was a massive success and hopefully we will do it again in the future,” Van Coke said. He will release the new album in October and the launch will take place in Pretoria and plans to tour the whole country for the launch.
More than three decades after its debut in the West End (making it the second longest running play of all time), the haunting tale of The Woman in Black returns to Cape Town in a spine-chilling re-imagining by director David Wilke. Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation. Now entering its 32nd year in West End, the gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. A lawyer (Masque Theatre regular, Nigel
Stevenson), obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a woman in black, engages a sceptical young actor (University of Cape Town film alumni, Landon McClure) to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. This blood curling production is certainly not for the faint hearted. The Daily Express
says that “it tightens its grip on the spectator like a medieval instrument of torture,” while the Daily Mail calls it “a truly nerve-shredding experience.” The show is presented for a very limited run, so do not miss the opportunity to see this unique treat of theatre. V The production runs at The Masque Theatre until Saturday 6 July. Tickets are available at Computicket or at The Masque Theatre box office on 021 788 1898. Tickets are R100 for adults, and R90 for grouping bookings over 10, pensioners and students.
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antes Athletic Club in Bridgetown played host to the Western Province Athletics Winter Cross Country event on Sunday 30 June.
The event was held at Nantes Park and attracted 1300 athletes in the junior to senior divisions. V Rashied Isaacs took the photos.
Migeul Gantang (5) in the colours of Ravensmead AC finishing the 1km event for juniors.
Jaydene Josephs (7) of Stragglers AC in Strandfontein in the 1km event.
Eddie Smith of Fish Hoek AC in the 8km.
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BATTLE OF THE TITANS: Achmat Richards (Claremont) won the senior men under 75kg division on Saturday 29 June at the Physical Culture Association (PCA) South Africa Battle of the Titans VII bodybuilding and fitness show held at the Durbanville High School auditorium. Morne van der Berg from Gauteng won the Titans men’s bodybuilding pro division. Jenine van der Merwe from Secunda won the Titan overall bikini pro division. Siyanda Sibango (Kraaifontein) was victorious in the Titan physique pro division. PHOTO: STEHAN SCHOEMAN
TOP MARKS: Zain Adams from Plumstead came third in the juniors under 23 division on Saturday 29 June at the Physical Culture Association (PCA) South Africa Battle of the Titans VII bodybuilding and fitness show held at the Durbanville High School auditorium. Morne van der Berg from Gauteng won the Titans men’s bodybuilding pro division. Jenine van der Merwe from Secunda won the Titan overall bikini pro division. Siyanda Sibango (Kraaifontein) was victorious in the Titan physique pro division. PHOTO: STEHAN SCHOEMAN
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