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Over my veggie garden, and it's a slow-release watering method. So it holds two liters of water, but the pot is ceramic, but it's not fired. And so then the plants basically suck the water out of it as they need it. Interesting. Now, how easy are they to get hold of, Ian? They are becoming more and more available. If you Google them, there's a lovely lady in K Town in Woodstock area.

And it's all about entertainment and at the same time coming to watch proper paddle. So it starts this Friday where there's no matches tomorrow, but we start at 8 a.m. on Saturday to 4 p.m. Okay. And then on Sunday, 8 a.m. again with the finals, the main finals all being because of different age groups, so from like 12 o'clock onwards, those will be at Century City, but there'll be games the whole time at Richmond and Century City. Okay. And then the following weekend, we'll do Friday night, then Saturday and Sunday again. Okay. And it's literally there's no

Opposite Burgundy estate. So literally like 12 minutes away from Century City. Yeah, so five courts at each. We're very lucky. So we're going to have 10 courts. Okay. And for this weekend, that's how we're also able to split. So we've got 90 players for the age groups this weekend. That's 35, plus 35, plus 45, plus 55 for men and plus 50 for the ladies. We were trying to do the under-19s as well, but the under-19s actually falls part of what we call the FIP promises.

And a lot of chiers around it, which is great to see. Now, I mean, that's the social side of the game. Paul, we're actually here to talk about the really competitive side of the game. As we said, the first ever national championships happening this weekend and next weekend. You are hosting them at your two venues. Tell us firstly where those are. So Century City, brand new purpose-built, been open a year, where the old Ratunga Junction was. Okay. So, yeah, standalone building for us. And then Richmond Park, which is an industrial complex.

So for us, like us, we've gone into an industrial area or century city, but then your land becomes quite expensive. So it's this whole juggling act the whole time that you've got to try and do. But I mean, the point is, it's there being, I mean, 1500 courts already, 500 clubs. I didn't know it was that big. I do inside out fitness at Western Province Cricket Club several mornings a week, and those courts are always in use. And it's always interesting to me. As you said, variety of ages, both genders using them.

Problem out in Bowward Road in Claremont. Yeah, I was going to say Claremont on the road. Yeah, very popular, very nicely done, and very good for the community. But the guys living right across the road, it was a change from a normal quiet tennis club. So then you say, well, let's enclose it. And that's definitely the way to stop the sound. But then, because it's quite a high roof, you need at least a nine to ten meter high roof so that you can actually lob the ball. Then it becomes quite a big structure. Yeah. And then you potentially block the views of some neighbors. So now you've got.

And schools and then interprovincials and so on. Do we have any schools as far as you know offering paddle as a sport? Yeah, so there's some schools that have land available and they've already built courts. Okay. And I think with the view going, they need to make sure that they offer it as a school. The clubs are the schools that don't have space, which is quite substantial. And I'm just going to name some in Cape Town, let's say, for example, like Sachs or Wynberg or Bishops, or there's lots of them. They don't actually have the land, so therefore, they will tip.

Eyewitness News Parliament. A house robber has been killed, and another is under police guard in hospital following a home invasion in the Crawford area in Athlone in Cape Town. The incident happened at nine o'clock last night. The police's Wesley Twiggs says a gunman demanded cash. The victims were tied up. We can confirm that shots were fired, and one suspect was fatally wounded. A suspect who was also wounded was later arrested and is in hospital under police guard. The circumstances surrounding the incident is

Spreading misinformation about South Africa abroad and police investigate Athlone House Robbery. It is one o'clock. Good afternoon. I'm Martin Slobber. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamoula has supported a call to clamp down on individuals and organisations who actively spread misinformation about South Africa abroad. The chairperson of Parliament's International Relations.

Funded mainly by UCT and some businesses. For further confusion, Alma Road, Rosebank, south side of the road, comes under Rondebash Saps and the north side under Mowbray Saps. And Pippa is a near neighbour. She never. Okay, right. Why? Because the dividing line is Daviliers, houses on the northern side. Okay, so there's a kind of separation that does make that kind of

They do not have a strong civic association joined at the hip for decades. They do not have one, okay? But in two different worlds, two separate councillors, the Joint Civic Association, RMCA, seems to have fallen by the wayside. And one part of Rosebank and one part of Mowbray belong to LMRID, to which residents pay extra rates via cocked account. Another part of Rosebank and Mowbray have a different

Experience with local government if it's been accessible to you through your counselor. And especially, I want to celebrate the fact when it has been accessible to you through your counsellor. If your counselor has really kind of delivered on the expectation of the community that your counsellor serves, then I think they should be celebrated. Some stories, related stories, have kind of trickled through. Jill writes a story about Rosebank and Mowbray. Let's get an understanding through Jill's eyes of Rosebank and Mowbray.

Following a home invasion in the Crawford area in Athlone. The incident happened at 9 o'clock last night. Here's the police as Wesley Twigg. Lennon Police registered the House of Robot Case for investigation following an incident on Wednesday night in Rockerbeare Road, Crawford. According to reports, the victims were at home when unknown suspects entered the house armed with firearms. Twigg says the assailants demanded cash. The victims were tied up. We can confirm that shots were fired and one suspect was fatally wounded.

Candidates who actually live in the area. The other being Shami Masali of Al-Jama lives in the Sabran Park area. Rashad lives in Rondebosch East. All the rest don't live in Rondebosch East. But I want to talk about the emergence of civic associations, local community groups who are now saying politics shouldn't be left to political parties. Community members, residents, neighbors should start finding their voices.

And that is, you should be only allowed to register where you live, where your residence is. That's it. Simple. Rashad Davids is the chairperson of the Civic Association of Rondebosch East Care. He's contesting Ward 60 as an independent candidate, but he is contesting on behalf of the Rondebosch Civics Association. What's quite interesting in Ward 60, he's only one of two.

My tires twice during the three years I worked. I really enjoy the job, but the driving is taxing on your body and your pockets. Lester, my brother, used to drive 300 kilometers a day, but that was because he had a big area to cover with my father. You can maybe explain just what business you are in. Kashiva says: I drive from Platoklov to Islamia in Lansdowne.

Let me know it's spot on 6:30. And yes, your eyewitness news and Natalie Malkas. Thank you, Lesse. Good morning. Western Cape Police have welcomed the lengthy prison terms handed to four members of the notorious Horrible Gang for a series of gang-related murders in Clark Estate in Elsies River. The Western Cape High Court sentenced the group yesterday for crimes committed between December 2019 and February 2020. During that period, seven people, including two women, were murdered.

Relationship with the petrol. You don't just drive for fun. We drive because the geography demands it. We live in a very large city comparatively, not as large as Joba, but a large city. So if you're driving from Atlantis to the CBD or from Gordon's Bay into town, maybe you have to drive from Simonstown to Bowville, Somerset West to Century City. And then there are the people who do this every single day.

Let me talk about South Africa because I am indigenous South African, but I've done research in the whole continent, which I'm not even getting funding for a self-funded project, trying to find out exactly how we live because I'm advantaged to speak so many languages in South Africa, though, being taught, I can speak Nyanga, I can speak Bemba, I can speak Israeli. That's how I'm blessed. And now I know who I am, I know my roots, and I've encountered such things.

A chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police in the National Assembly, Ian Cameron, has raised questions about the promotion of a senior Cape Town police officer facing criminal charges linked to the alleged assault and torture of a Mowbray barber. Cameron took to social media today to express concern about SAPS officer Delmore Manuel being promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel and formally appointed as station commander at Musenberg Police Station. Manuel is one of three police officers charged in connection with the alleged torture during.

Of gang-related murders in Clark Estate, Elsies River. The Western Cape High Court sentenced the group today for crimes committed between December 2019 and February 2020. During that period, seven people, including two women, were murdered, with one of the shootings claiming three lives. Alfonso Hendrix, Aubrey Roy, and Jade Taylor were each sentenced to life imprisonment, while Roderick Daniel, who was only 16 at the time of the crimes, was sentenced to 15 years direct imprisonment. Police spokesperson Dakwala says Police Commissioner Sesake.

Committee Ian Cameron has raised questions about the promotion of a senior Cape Town police officer facing criminal charges linked to the alleged assault and torture of a Mowbray barber. EWN, in touch, in tune, and independent. For the latest, visit ewn.co.za or download the EWN app. This is Cape Talk. Join the conversation with John Matham.

Good afternoon, I'm Wesley Peterson, Chairperson of Parliament's Police Committee. Ian Cameron has raised questions about the promotion of a senior Cape Town Police officer facing criminal charges linked to the alleged assault and torture of a Mowbray barber. Cameron's taken to social media today to express concern about SAPS officer Dalmore Manuel being promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel and formally appointed as station commander.

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In an unrelated matter, anti-gang unit members have conducted a search at the premises in Hanover Park following a tip-off. They searched the premises and found a 9-millimeter pistol with ammunition in the house. The suspects will make their respective court appearances in the Athlor Magistrates Court. The South African Police Service has been unable to recruit new members due to a cancelled 360 million.

Two suspects for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. They acted on information about the Red VW Golf with armed occupants driving around the Athlone area last night. And these arrests follow a gang-related shooting in Athlone's Belgravia suburb yesterday morning when a man was shot shortly after dropping his child at school. And Iraq's central bankers devalued the dinar currency against the dollar today in response to the disruption.

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Immediately. The second judge in a different matter did not release the applicants but ordered Home Affairs to immediately process their asylum interviews. As a result, Judge President Ladwaba placed a moratorium on hearing all similar applications in Gauteng until legal certainty is established. Kanimapanga, SABC News, Johannesburg. Police are probing the murder of a 43-year-old man who was gunned down in Bonteville on the K flats last night. Police spokesperson.

A sporting dilemma in Cape Town. Let's hear what she's got to say. These questions are so tough, man. Sports. But if I absolutely have to, it's going to be Cape Town FC there at Athlone Stadium. The Stormers and Alai Anag teams are wonderful. But I think nothing beats like a local soccer game on the flats, the vibe and everything and the kids and all that conversation.

The department says false claims are circulating that Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, or the department, decided to suspend so-called good cause interviews for asylum seekers. It says the change was not a political decision, but the direct consequence of a binding constitutional court judgment handed down in July. These are not the stories at 12 or as they happen. EWN traffic in Philippi, there's a protest on government.

Been patiently waiting to just fill up in time to save some cash. And then they want the windows to be cleaned, tires to be pumped, oil to be checked, and then other people behind that are getting agitated because they want to move on. Kasatu has described the fuel price increase as a devastating blow to workers, while the South African National Taxi Council hasn't yet decided what this means for taxi fares. Lauren Isaacs, Eyewitness News, Goodwood.

Was among the thousands of motorists queuing for fuel yesterday. Hi there, how are you? Good. Can you fill up? Unleaded? Please, thank you. Motorists queued at the engine garage along Vasco Boulevard in Goodwood until late last night. Forecourt manager Chris Cronier says he's had all hands on deck with attendance running between eight pumps since Monday. He says many drivers want extra services, much to the dismay of those who

56, which includes Factreton, Maitland, and Kensington from the DA during a February 2023 by-election. 65-year-old Julia Matruis says a lot has changed in the area since then. Carlo Peterson has more. Julia Matruis says she spent her whole life in the Kensington and Factreton area. Matrus says her political party of choice used to be the Democratic Alliance. I don't spent my whole life with you because I don't understand politics back.

Thanks, Clarence. Good morning. Police have arrested two suspects for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition in the Athlone area. Last night, members of the Maitland Flying Squad followed up on information that occupants of a Red Volkswagen Golf, which was driving in the area, were armed. Meanwhile, a search continues for gunmen responsible for an alleged gang-related murder in Athlone. The shooting happened outside a primary school in Belgravia, Road.

Says she now votes for the Patriotic Alliance because the party fights for coloured people. The PA took Ward 56, which includes Fackreton, Maitland, and Kensington, from the DA in a February 2023 by-election. 65-year-old Julia Matruis says a lot has changed in the area since then. Carlo Peterson has the special report. Julia Matruis says she spent her whole life in the Kensington and Fackreton area. Matruas says her political

When these applications reopen. Mike in Newlands is on the line to us. Mike, you want to talk about the fuel price? Hi. Yeah, hi, Jan. I do. You know, many years ago, I had a car, I sold that. Then I bought a motorbike, and as the fuel price went up, I sold that. And I now ride around on a scooter, which costs me an incredible 320 rand to fill this little tank up on this little scooter. And you know, your one caller just said he's not enjoying the country anymore.

Just fill up in time to save some cash. And then they want the windows to be cleaned, tires to be pumped, oil to be checked, and then other people behind that are getting agitated because they want to move on. Kasatu has described the fuel price increase as a devastating blow to workers, while the South African National Taxi Council hasn't yet decided what this means for taxi fares. Lauren Isaacs, Eyewitness News, Goodwood.

Motorists queuing for fuel yesterday. Hi there. How are you? Just fill it up. Please, thank you. Motorists queued at the engine garage along Vasco Boulevard in Goodwood until late last night. Forecourt manager Chris Cronier says he's had all hands on deck with attendance running between eight pumps since Monday. He says many drivers want extra services, much to the dismay of those who had been patiently waiting.

Behind bars. Alfa Ramshwan, eyewitness news. A search continues for gunmen responsible for an alleged gang-related murder in Athlone. The shooting happened outside a primary school in Belgravia before 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Police say the victim had just dropped his child off at school when the gunman approached him and opened fire. The 31-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his face and upper body. The motive for this attack is believed to be gang-related.

Rand a litre. These hikes linked to the global uncertainty around the oil trade as a result of the US war on Iran. EWN visited an engine garage along Vasco Boulevard in Goodwood, where the forecourt manager says it's been all hands on deck, with many motorists wanting extra services, much to the dismay of those patiently waiting for a fill-up. And then they want the windows to be cleaned, tires to be pumped, oil to be checked, and then other people behind the

Modak and Lincoln had a feud which he was trying to resolve. The trial continues. Carlo Peterson, eyewitness news, Western Cape High Court. Meanwhile, Cape Town police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia and Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, moments after the man dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and the gunmen fled the scene. The police says Frederick van Veck says the motive for the attack is believed to be gang-related. Crime scene explains.

Adonis alleges Modak and Lincoln had a feud which he was trying to resolve. The trial continues. Eyewitness News, Western Cape High Court. Meanwhile, Cape Town police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia and Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, moments after the man dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and the gunmen fled the scene. The police says Frederick van Veck says the motive for the attack is believed.

It's going to be before midnight so that we can still get it at the old price. Yes, so it's a busy day for us. He says he has all hands on deck with 11 attendants running between the eight pumps. Lauren Isaacs, Eyewitness News, Goodwood. A partly cloudy Wednesday in store for Haudeng tomorrow. Lows of between 15 and 16 degrees and highs of between 25 and 29. Wood meet, we still have that accident scene N1 South.

So it's a busy day for us. He says he has all hands on deck with 11 attendants running between the eight pumps. Lauren Isaacs, Eyewitness News, Goodwood. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is not yet ready to identify officers to be held accountable for the death of a police service dog. Parliament's Police Committee Chairperson Ian Cameron last month opened a

To resolve this issue between Modak and Lincoln, the court was told that Lincoln wanted more money from Modak and Linux. We deliver free money. A donut alleges Modak and Lincoln had a feud which he was trying to resolve. The trial continues. Carlo Peterson, Eyewitness News, Western Cape High Court. Police are hunting gunmen responsible for an apparent gang-related murder in Athlone. The shooting happened in Belgravia.

Yesterday already. Yeah, we're running a bit low on fuel at the moment, but we are planned for a delivery for tonight. So we hope it's going to be before midnight so that we can still get it at the old price. Yes, so it's a busy day for us. He says he has all hands on deck with 11 attendants running between the eight pumps. Lauren Isaacs, Eyewitness News, Goodwood. Han Zambia said to sign a five-year US.

Think it is actually quite remarkable the progress that we've made, and we can be very proud of that, which is why I said in the first paragraph of my affidavit, I actually welcome the opportunity to update the court on the progress made in these last five years, because it has been quite innovative. We have published the first land state land discount guidelines in the country, which allows us to discount city-owned land up to right up to 90%, which is exactly what we did at Salt River Market. Salt River Market was stuck in the mud.

He says he has all hands on deck with 11 attendants running between the eight pumps. Lauren Isaacs, Eyewitness News, Goodwood. A candidate being interviewed for a leadership post in the Eastern Cape High Court has told the Judicial Service Commission that there's restraint and reluctance to address issues of sexual harassment in the division. Judge Buisua Majiki is the second.

In the shooting of a man in Athlone. He was murdered in Bulgaria before 8 this morning, shortly after dropping his child at school. Police are also urging anyone with information about the double murder in Kaya Leacher to come forward. Two men in their 30s were shot and killed in Site B in the early hours of this morning. The police is Wesley Twigg. Police members were called to the crime scene where they found the victims with cancer wounds to their bodies. Both victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.

Moments after dropping his child at school in Athlone. The shooting happened in Belgravia before 8 this morning. The deceased sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his face and upper body, and the police's Frederick van Vij says the attack is believed to be gang-related. Crime scene experts are currently on a crime scene opposite a primary school in Belgravia in Athlon, combing the area for clues following a shooting incident this morning in which a 31-year-old male was shot and fatally wounded. According to our reports,

Vision rolling, and I hope you'll get lots of additional last-minute pledges off the back of this interview. Massive gratitude, Pip. Thank you so much. Deb Zelesniaka, CEO of the Santa Shoebox Project. Bringing the time to half past one, Wesley Peterson is standing by with the latest news headlines. Good afternoon. Thanks, Pipa. Good afternoon. A man has today been shot and killed moments after dropping his child at school in Athlone. The shooting happened in Bulgaria before 8 this morning. The deceased's

More Cape Town gun violence near a school and details of the murder weapon at the AKA murder trial. Good afternoon, I'm Wesley Peterson. Police are hunting gunmen responsible for an apparent gang-related shooting in Athlone. The shooting happened in Bulgaria before 8 this morning. Detectives have been combing the scene opposite a primary school. Lauren Isaac says more.

In February of 2023. Today is day two of the murder trial in the Durban High Court. And Cape Town Police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia in Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, just moments after the man had dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and the gunmen are understood to have fled the scene. Well, those are the headlines: this EWN and more at one or as it happens.

Mozwane was shot outside a restaurant on Durban's Florida Road in February of 2023. Today is day two of the murder trial in the Durban High Court. And Cape Town Police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia in Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, just moments after the man had dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and the gunmen are understood to have fled the scene. While those are the headlines, this EWN and

That there is a mountain of contention that this case will also follow the suit. Miaza has also submitted an affidavit supporting the separation of trials. Durban Cape Town police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia in Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, just moments after the man had dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and the gunmen are understood to have fled the scene.

Of court to a case now known as the Senzovea case, that there is a mountain of context that this case will also follow the suit. Miaza has also submitted an affidavit supporting the separation of trials. Tabi Sukoba, eyewitness news, Durban. Cape Town police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia in Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, just moments after the man had dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple guns.

It is 11:30. It is time for eyewitness news headlines. Anatomy Martas is standing by. Thank you, Clarence. Good morning. A man has been killed in Belgravia in Athlone just moments after dropping his child off at school. The shooting happened before 8 o'clock this morning. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his face and upper body, and the gunman fled the scene. The Madlanga Commission has postponed the in-camera testimony of dismissed general for a

Durban High Court today. Six out of the seven accused want their trial separated from their co-accused Eddie Mieza, who is the only one facing additional charges. Former long-serving Eskom spokesperson Kulu Pasiwe has died. He was at the age of 52 at the time of his passing. His family says Pasiwe died yesterday following a seizure. And Cape Town Police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia in Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, just moments after the man.

Of 14 and a high of 18 degrees. The top story, this hour, a man has been shot and killed in Bulgaria in Athlone moments after dropping his child off at school. EWN in touch, in tune, and independent. For the latest, visit ewn.co.za or download the EWN app. This is Cape Talk.