Saturday 07 November 2015. Cape Town Stadium Forecourt.
Engen Cycle in the City returns to the Mother City on Saturday, 7 November with a range of professional teams and social cyclists gearing up to tackle the fast 1.5km criterium circuit alongside Cape Town Stadium.
Although hugely popular in other parts of the world, criterium racing is a discipline that’s new to the South African cycling scene. It is widely considered vital to the development of youth riders in the sport.
Engen Cycle in the City has drawn entries from some of the most celebrated local professional riders, including Nolan Hoffman, the winner of the recent Engen Cycle in the City event in Durban, while still offering much fun to the less serious cyclist in the Crazy Cranks category.
The event is open to competitors from across the country. It will however double up as the Provincial Criterium Championships for the Western Cape, awarding a champion jersey to the first WCC rider in each of the racing categories.
Cyclists can register online at www.cycleevents.co.za. Entries range from R20 – R65 per person. The first few hundred entrants will receive a limited Engen Cycle in the City goodie pouch.
Due to its fast and fun nature, Engen Cycle in the City is spectator friendly offering a range of festival activities and attractions including food stalls, live music performances by Jimmy Nevis and Mi Casa, a kiddie’s carnival, and Danny MacAskill’s world famous Drop n’ Roll Show.
Though access to spectators and the village is free, each attendee requires an access ticket. Visit Webtickets to secure your admittance now: www.webtickets.co.za
To view the full range of categories or information on how to enter visit www.engencycling.co.za
Danny MacAskill’s Drop and Roll Show live at Engen Cycle in the City
Fans of trial biking and extreme sport will be delighted to know that Engen are set to welcome Danny MacAskill’s Drop and Roll Tour to the Cape Town leg of Engen Cycle in the City.
Global superstar street trial biker MacAskill will head up a four-piece stunt team, which also includes Duncan Shaw, Fabio Wibmer, and Ali C, at the Cape Town Stadium forecourt on 7 November 2015.
The team of extreme trialists have left crowds around Europe in awe of their bike handling skills. They are looking forward to bringing their Drop and Roll Tour to the streets of the Mother City.
“We’re thrilled to be a part of the Engen Cycle in the City this year. It is the first time that the Drop and Roll Tour will perform out of Europe and we cannot wait to put on an amazing show for the fans in Cape Town, South Africa.” Commented Danny MacAskill.
A YouTube sensation, MacAskill’s death defying stunts have attracted millions of fans globally, and have led to two Laureus Sports Awards nominations. Fans can book their complimentary tickets to the Drop and Roll show at Engen Cycle in the City in Cape Town by visiting www.webtickets.co.za
Spectator entry to the Engen Cycle in the City is free of charge but limited. All complimentary tickets need to be booked via www.webtickets.co.za and presented on the day to guarantee admittance.
Participant entries are now open. For a full list of race categories and applicable entry fees, please visit www.engencycling.co.za.
Incredible kites will be dancing in the wind at the 21st Cape Town International Kite Festival (@CTKiteFest), happening in Muizenberg on 31st October and 1st November. Proudly hosted by Cape Mental Health, this is Africa’s biggest kite festival and fantastic family fun in support of a very good cause.
Kiters from four countries (Germany, Netherlands, South Africa and United Kingdom) will be showing off their colourful creations including a fantastic 30-metre worm and family of octopi designed by Cape Town kite-maker Ian Islip, a 77-metre Chinese dragon kite built especially for the festival by local kite-maker Philip Hattingh, and a patchwork kite comprising 1,600 pieces by Maarten van Hienen, Netherlands.
21st Cape Town International Kite Festival
The Longbottoms (UK) will be showing off their flying underpants once again and two-line kiter Steven Leonard (Durban) will be showing off his Revolution tricks, skills he perfected on a recent trip to the USA. Children from 30 primary and special schools will shine on Saturday 1 November in the Let’s Play EduKite Schools’ Competition. There are also free children’s kite-making workshops every day as well as simple colouring-in competitions for younger children.
Traditional Cape Swaeltjie kites will soar on Sunday 1 November during the Heritage Kite Competition. Any local, hand-made kites can be entered and there are cash prizes to be won. Master kite-maker Ebrahim Sambo (Athlone, Cape Town) will be teaching people how to make Swaeltjie kites at free workshops on both days.
He is passionate about sharing this historic kite-making technique that has been passed down through generations of the Sambo family. With workshops, competitions, craft and food stalls as well as kiddies’ rides and live entertainment, the festival is an affordable family outing that encourages mental well-being – family time, being active and outdoors.
Cape Town International Kite Festival.
All profits go directly to Cape Mental Health, South Africa’s oldest mental health organisation, which has been providing vital mental health services to adults and children in poorly-resourced communities in the Western Cape for 102 years. The Cape Town International Kite Festival happens on (and above) the lawns of Zandvlei Nature Reserve, Muizenberg (corner Axminster and The Row).
Open from 10:00 to 18:00 daily, the event offers lots of parking and easy access by train (False Bay or Muizenberg stations).
International Kiters • Bernd Halbeck (Germany) • Peter Hulcoop (United Kingdom) • Karl and Sara Longbottom (United Kingdom) • Jacqui Mountjoy (United Kingdom) • Maarten & Tjitske van Hienen (Netherlands) • Martin & Inge Völker (Germany) South African Kiters • Peter & Xavier Binsbergen (Port Elizabeth) • John Erasmus (Durban) • Jacques Fourie & Danielle Mulder (Pretoria) • Mike Goldblatt (Cape Town) • Philip Hattingh (Kommetjie, Cape Town) • Ian & Jenny Islip (Parow, Cape Town) • Steven Leonard (Durban) • Keith Mould (Sedgefield) • Greg Mountjoy (Sedgefield) • Ebrahim Sambo (Athlone, Cape Town) • Brian & Beryl Skinner (Tableview, Cape Town) • Ashley & Mari Ware-Lane (Brackenfell, Cape Town)
About Cape Mental Health Cape Mental Health provides innovative and effective mental health services to people in poorly resourced communities in the Western Cape.
This non-profit organisation has been active for 102 years and continues to work towards a society where people with intellectual and psychiatric disabilities are included in community life and have access to education, training, work and social opportunities. For more information call 021 447 9040, email info@cmh.org.za or visit http://www.capementalhealth.co.za
Elgin’s very own forest amphitheatre at Paul Cluver Wines is gearing up to launch its first gig for the Hope@PaulCluver season. The beloved South African band Freshlyground will be the opening concert beneath the stars on Saturday, 14 November 2015.
Also supporting Freshlygound is singer Paige Mac (from Studio 7) as well as Zion Zuke (from Africa Voices Trust). Hope@PaulCluver has partnered with Africa Voices Trust and the Rural Arts Network to include more local and undiscovered talent. The marimba talents of the local De Rust School (via Rural Arts Network) and the voices of the ladies at ThembaCare Grabouw Hospice will form part of the programme on 14 November.
Paul Cluver Wine Estate Amphitheatre
Set in a cluster of towering Eucalyptus trees, the intimate venue is ideal for friends and families to bring along cushions and blankets and settle into the unreserved seating – where everyone in the audience will find themselves up close with the action.
Patrons can bring their own picnics or purchase food at the event. Food vendors include For the Love of Food’s truck, pizza from Ishushu and a sushi bar. Ticket holders are not permitted to bring in their own drinks but wine will be available from the host venue, Paul Cluver, along with their signature Cluver Jack cider, craft beer from Triggerfish Brewery, various soft drinks and coffee from Seattle Coffee.
The ticket price is R250 per person (available on Computicket) and the gates will open at 5pm. The main act performs at 7pm. Patrons wanting to stay in the area can contact Elgin Valley Tourism – 021 848 9838 to explore accommodation options. For group transport solutions call Gaffley’s on 021 859 2561.
The next concert after Freshlyground will be Bobby van Jaarsveld on 12 December. The season’s full programme is available on www.hope.org.za
ABOUT THEMBALITSHA
Thembalitsha is the beneficiary of all profits made from the Hope@PaulCluver concerts. The Elgin Valley is an area of extreme need. 40% of households live below the poverty line on less than R2000 a month. With a massive migrant population due to the seasonal nature of farm employment, the valley struggles to cope with the social and medical issues that arise from the poverty and the large-scale informal settlements that have rapidly developed.
Thembalitsha’s mission is toprovide hope by developing disadvantaged people to a point of self-reliance through the provision of healthcare, education and training. They invest in communities throughout the Cape and currently manage nine projects, three of which operate within the Elgin Valley and respond specifically to the essential needs of the area:
ThembaCare Grabouw serves as the only overnight 24-hour hospice facility in a town of 65,000. This seven-bed hospice is designed to provide quality palliative care for those who are terminally ill and whose lives have been devastated by HIV/AIDS, TB and cancer. They also have a large team of home-based carers who make weekly visits to more than 350 people living with HIV, TB and other chronic illnesses in the townships of Grabouw as well as offering free counselling and testing to the community.
The Village of Hope provides a safe and loving home for children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS or TB on a farm in the rural town of Grabouw, South Africa. The twelve-bed Children’s Unit has served as a haven for dozens of children over the last six years – some for very short periods of time and others for several years.
EduCare Grabouw is Thembalitsha’s new Early Childhood Development (ECD) project in Grabouw. This exciting initiative contributes to meeting a critical community need: essential ECD centres for children who otherwise would not receive adequate training and education. Through a network of renovated or newly built EduCare facilities, hundreds of children under the age of five and their teachers will receive quality training.
Until recently the area had a known HIV infection rate of 35% but thanks to the hard work of Thembalitsha and other organisations working in the community this rate has been greatly reduced.
ABOUT THE PAUL CLUVER ESTATE
The Paul Cluver Estate is a family-owned, family-operated wine estate also based in the Elgin Valley. The family has owned the property since 1896, and are recognised as pioneers of wine in the area. They focus on producing elegant wines that are expressive of the territory that have earned them numerous awards locally and internationally.
In only two days, part of Voortrekker Road and Kruskal Avenue become Open Streets. Jump on the train, a minibus taxi, a bicycle or a skateboard and come play with us in Bellville on 4 October 2015.
And while you are marking your calendar, make sure to keep the upcoming Open Streets Days in mind: on 8th November, we go back to Langa to power the Red Bull Amaphiko Social Innovation Festival; in January 2016 we go back to Bree Street and in April we bring Open Streets to Mitchells Plain for the first time. Stay tuned for details.
What is Open Streets Bellville?
Open Streets Cape Town has partnered with the Greater Tygerberg Partnership, an economic area partnership between civil society and the public and private sectors helping create a vibrant, thriving, desirable and value-adding economically prosperous area, to bring Open Streets Bellville to the Northern Suburbs for the very first time.
Many thanks to our amazing team of volunteers and all the activity organisers. A special thanks to Vodacom for bringing some old school games for everyone to enjoy on the street. Look out for their spot!
Here is what you need to know about the day. October is Transport Month in South Africa and Open Streets is the perfect excuse to use our city’s public transport. If you are not cycling or taking a minibus taxi, jump on the train with us.
Train together from the City
The train for Open Streets Bellville departs at 9:20am. Please meet us at Cape Town Central at 9am with ticket in hand. We will gather at the Metrorail/Tourism Kiosk and board together.
The Cape Cobras will be launching their new season on the streets of Bellville, bowling and batting on the middle of Voortrekker Road.
Players such as Vernon Philander, Omphile Ramela and Wayne Parnell are looking forward to taking their game to the streets for a chance to share their passion with Capetonians, especially the kids.
Catch them on the tarmac from 10:30 onwards.
Imagine taking an early morning jog through Voortrekker Road and Kruskal Avenue, with no cars to contend with.
The volunteers from Bellville Parkrun have organised a fun run starting at 9am on Sunday morning for anyone and everyone.
Runners will convene at the corner of Vlei and Voortrekker Roads, and follow a 5km route through the Bellville CBD – a once off opportunity to run through the city.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are still looking for some brilliant people to roll up their sleeves and be part of making the day run smoothly. As a bonus you get a free Open Streets t-shirt!
If you are one of these people please: info@openstreets.co.za.
Here is the “map of happiness” which shows all of the confirmed activities for the day. As usual…expect to be surprised by other spontaneous activities; even better, bring your own!
Football Club Cape Town is proud to announce a five-year partnership with Investec. The agreement was made ahead of the new National First Division (NFD) season and will see the club wearing the Investec kit for their first match.
Errol Dicks, chairman of FC Cape Town, said: “We are proud to be associated with an international brand like Investec. FC Cape Town has embarked on an ambitious programme to overhaul the club by appointing a new technical team and revamping the various structures. We have come a long way since our inception and the partnership with Investec is another step in the right direction. It’s a new dawn for FC Cape Town as we seek to reach the pinnacle of South African football, the PSL.”
Raymond van Niekerk, global head of Investec marketing, said: “Since 1980 when Investec obtained its South African banking licence in Cape Town, the business has had a home there, and a love for the Cape. This heritage, coupled with our philosophy of living in a society and not off it, led us to the partnership with FC Cape Town. Our brand is showcased through many local and global sponsorships, from the Investec Ashes to the astroturf at Hoer Meisieskool Bloemhof in Stellenbosch. We are very excited to welcome FC Cape Town to the Investec fold. This FC Cape Town-Investec partnership will predominantly focus on developing young individuals with skill and providing them with opportunities that wouldn’t normally be afforded to them. We are in this to change lives, grow talent and hopefully make some dreams come true. And perhaps get our team into the PSL one day”.
The partnership with Investec allows FC Cape Town to deliver their potentially life-changing Investec DreamPlay development programme and the Investec Elite Academy into the community, allowing children to aspire to play the beautiful game at the highest level.
The new Home (White) & Away (Blue) kit of FC Cape Town.
John Comitis, director and joint venture partner of FC Cape Town, said: “Football Club Cape Town, there can be no purer name to represent the mother city’s football aspirations. Cape Town needs a second and third PSL club to re-ignite the rivalry and to fulfil the desire of aspiring football players in the Western Cape. It has taken me two years to recommit fully to any football project in South Africa. When I identified that Investec had the common vision of uplifting Cape communities through sport, the DreamPlay concept was born. The Investec and FC Cape Town partnership has presented the opportunity to develop young disadvantaged Capetonians into world class players in Europe. A successful partnership is likely to contribute to the development of our local people in sport and to provide world class standard sporting initiatives in the mother city.”
The Investec DreamPlay programme and Investec Elite Academy may well become a big exporter of local talent to Europe, with the by-product ideally being PSL promotions. With a formidable team of professionals consisting of top coaches, scouts and football administrators gathered to head this project, the future belongs to our youth.
FC Cape Town will wear their Investec branded kit for the new season, starting with their first game against African Warriors on Saturday 22 August.
This weekend the future stars of Cape football will be parading their talents at the U17 Engen Knockout Challenge at the home ground of CR Vasco da Gama, Parow Park.
2015 Engen Knockout Challenge club captains
The U17 Engen Knockout Challenge is an annual tournament that features the cream of local U17 talent in five regional tournaments across the country.
In past Engen Knock Challenge Tournaments a number of current stars playing in the PSL and abroad have launched their professional careers at this tournament.
Travis Graham, Ajax Cape Town captain and Man of the Match vs Sundowns.
Of the current crop of local PSL stars the likes of Travis Graham, Faghrie Lakay, Rivaldo Coetzee, Abbubaker Mobara, Jody February and Keagan Buchanan are but a few names that come to mind.
Players who have progressed further afield are the likes of Sameehg Doutie (India), Thulani Serero (Amsterdam) and May Mahlangu (Turkey), they have all competed at this tournament with distinction.
This year it’s the opportunity of the next generation of rising stars.
Only the top U17 teams make the cut to participate in the Engen Knockout Challenge this weekend.
Leading the charge is Ajax Cape Town who have won this tournament a record six times, they are joined by Santos, CR Vasco da Gama (the hosts), Hanover Park, Glendene, Milano, Old Mutual, Grassy Park United, Hellenic, Belhar Spurs, Jumbo Giants, Maties, Ikapa Sporting, Fish Hoek, Atlantic Nacional and Edgemead.
Fagrie Lakay in action for Santos at the Metropolitan Premier Cup this year
Group B has been classed as the group of death with Ajax Cape Town, Glendene United, Maties and Hanover Park competing for the top two spots that will see them progress to the winners section of the tournament.
The remaining groups are;
Group A – CR Vasco da Gama, Milano, Old Mutual, Grassy Park United.
Group C – Santos, Hellenic, Belhar Spurs, Jumbo Giants.
Group D – Ikapa Sporting, Fish Hoek, Atlantic Nacional, Edgemead
The tournament kicks off on Friday at 15h00, at the home of Vasco da Gama – Parow Park. Fans can expect a mouth-watering clash between Ajax Cape Town and Glendene at 16h00 on the A field while on the B, CR Vasco da Gama take on Milano.
Saturday 18, July marked a great South African statesman’s birthday and in honour of the late Nelson Mandela, South African offer 67 minutes of their time well maybe more than 67 minutes in service of the less fortunate members of our community.
Some students offered their time doing chores at NGO’s, the SPCA, the local Library, a Hospice, the local Night Shelter or even just serving within their own community making food and clothing parcels for those in need.
Companies also jumped onto the band wagon and they too provided meals and clothing in bulk while other offered their time on a building site, erecting homes for the disadvantaged.
On this day South Africans from all walks of life band together to help those in need.
For others like our athletes performing on the world stage they draw inspiration from this icon on Mandela Day and give of their best to bring honour to their land of birth, “natural or adopted”.
Wayde van Niekerk
A few days before Mandela Day a South African athlete, Wayde van Niekerk made history when he joined an exclusive group of athletes to dip below 20 seconds in the 200m during an event in Switzerland.
Van Niekerk’s feat came two weeks after he became the first African to run a sub-44 second time in the 400m. Wayde currently holds national records in the 200m, 300m and 400m.
This past weekend a number of South African athletes surprised many with their outstanding performances.
On Saturday, Steve Cummings celebrated Nelson Mandela Day in style with an outstanding performance, crossing the line first in Stage 14 of the world’s largest cycle event the, Tour de France.
A first ever for an African cycling team, the Brit gave his team MTN Qhubeka a historic first over the 178km stage from Rodez to Mende, coming from behind to ghost-in across the line.
Across the world at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Cali Columbia, awesome performances by the young brigade gave South Africa two Gold, two Silver and a Bronze medals against all odds.
Jacobus Botha throws a personal best to clinch Gold.
In the men’s Javelin Paul Jacobus Botha shocked the field when he beat favourite Niklas Kaul from Germany to win the gold medal with a throw of 78.49m. Botha was out of the top four placing after his first three attempts but his fourth throw propelled him to the top of the podium to claim the gold, a magnificent achievement.
Inspired by his team-mate; Hercules van Vuuren clinched fifth place in the same event with a throw of 76.04m.
Werner Visser matched Botha’s feat when his throw of 64.24 in the Discus event to beat off his opponents and claim South Africa’s second gold.
An outstanding performance by the mixed boys and girls’ team in the 4x400m Relay secured South Africa a second place finish.
In the mens 200m final Kyle Appel ran a personal best time of 20.57 to clinch second place behind Sani Brown, the World Youth champion from Japan. Tlotliso Gift Leotlela finishing fifth with a time of 20.86 in this fast-paced final.
Appel was also part of the 4 x 400m mixed relay team and his time of 20.57 in the 200m set a new South African national record.
South African athletes continued to blast their way into the placing’s when Nicola de Bruyn ran a personal best of 23.38 in the girls 200m coming third to the America pair of Candice Hill and Lauren Rain Williams. Candice Hill broke the world record in the 200m to clinch the gold medal in this final.
Other South African results are;
Anneke Germishuys finished in 6th place with a personal best throw of 53.10m in the girls javelin,
Burger Lambrechts Junior finished fourth and Patrick Duvenage ninth with a throw of 20.97 and 19.50m respectively in the mens shotput.
Patrick Duvenage finished seventh with a throw of 58.71m in the mens discus and Theuns Ehlers finished in fifth place with a personal best with a time of 1:49.32 in the mens 800m final.
Meanwhile across the pond Louis Oosthuizen battled his way up the leader board in wet, windy conditions at the Open Golf Championship at St Andrews in Scotland, to challenge for the title. Unfortunately Louis missed the final put by millimetres giving Zane Johnson the Claret Jug by one stroke.
It was a nail-biting finish and a brave attempt by Oosthuizen who weathered the elements to put himself into contention.
Yes Mandela Day is all about giving however the great man also inspired us to reach higher, live our dreams and to achieve the impossible and as our athletes have proven, nothing is impossible.
Worshipers of the Muslim faith gathered in their numbers at vantage points from Sea Point to Bantry Bay and Three Anchor Bay even at the top of Signal Hill to view the crescent of the moon that heralded the start of the Holy month of Ramadaan.
Excitement grew as the setting sun unveiled the silver crescent between the clouds above the horizon.
Ramadaan is a time of fasting and spiritual renewal for local Muslims. Fasting is the practice of the abstinence of indulgence, be it eating, drinking and being mindful of what one says.
The fast lasts for 29 or 30 days and on the last evening Muslims return to their places of observation to get a glimpse of the moon that once again signals the end of the fast and the celebration of “Eid al Fitr”. Eid starts with morning prayers followed by a festive celebration.
On this day it is not uncommon to see Muslim children taking food to the neighbours in the community.
An oasis of giving Nakhlistan’s incredible Eid feed
Muslim Charity organizations ensure that meals and clothing is distributed in the poorer communities, this is a sight to see as the meals are cooked in huge pots overs open fires, soup kitchens are established and the needy clothed.
Cape Town has a large Muslim community; some arrived as tradesmen and skilled workers at establishment of the European settlement at the Cape while others arrived as political prisoners or slaves.
They came as tailors, philosophers, teachers, tanners, carpenters, cobblers, cooks and builders; settling above the City in what is known as the Bo-Kaap also known as the “Malay Quarter”.
The Malay Quarter is famous for its brightly coloured semi-detached homes and cobbled streets. As the Muslim community established themselves in the area they built Cape Town’s first Mosque, the Auwal Mosque in 1798.
As the Muslim community grew a second Mosque was built in 1820, the Palm Tree Mosque in Long Street followed by a third in 1844, the Nurul Islam Mosque.
Cape Town in Colour wishes the Muslim community a happy and blessed month of Ramadaan, may your homes be graced with warmth and peace and may you be gifted with many blessings during the Holy month.
The inaugural Cape Town Cup will set the Mother City alight with two international teams set to challenge two PSL teams in a two day double header football extravaganza. With everyone welcome, it’s bound to be football at its very best in this pre-season tournament.
Cape Town Stadium to host the Cape Town Cup
The City of Cape Town has announced a Cape Town Cup soccer tournament which will see host team Ajax Cape Town welcome Portuguese team Sporting Clube de Portugal as well as Crystal Palace FC and Supersport United.
Set to take place at the iconic Cape Town Stadium on 24 and 26 July, the tickets will be made available to the public via Computicket from 21 June onwards.
A draw was done to confirm that the first game on Friday, which kicks off at 17h45, will see Supersport United FC vs Crystal Palace FC. Following shortly after this at 20h15 will see Ajax Cape Town vs Sporting Clube de Portugal. Sunday’s action will start at 13h00 with the looser of the first of Friday’s double headers challenging the looser from the second match. The final with both the winners from the games played on 24 July will take place at 15h30 on 26 July with a penalty shootout to decide the champion, should there be a tie after regulation time – no extra time and then penalties if there is still a stalemate.
“The City of Cape Town is delighted to host the inaugural Cape Town Cup in our beautiful city. We look forward to welcoming the teams and their many fans. Our support for the tournament is part of the City’s strategy to position Cape Town as the events capital of Africa. Events play a pivotal role in generating visitor expenditure and growing our local economy. Soccer is a unifying sport and events like these bring citizens from all walks of life together. We call on Capetonians to come out in their numbers to support the event,” said Mayoral Committee Member for Tourism, Events and Economic Development Councillor Garreth Bloor.
With ticket prices ranging from R200 to R400, host team Ajax Cape Town is looking forward to the soccer loving fans attending in their thousands.
Ari Efstathiou, Ajax Cape Town CEO says that Ajax Cape Town is privileged to host Sporting Lisbon, Crystal Palace and SuperSport United for the inaugural Cape Town Cup, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town, next month.
“As a club, we continue to be leaders in the football industry, and hosting clubs of this calibre in our city is a start of a great future for the Cape Town Cup. Together with the City of Cape Town, we hope to grow this tournament in the years to come and host other big name football clubs in Cape Town. We ask for the support of the entire Cape Town community to make this event a hugely successful one, as we look to continue doing our share in maintaining the status and reputation that Cape Town has enjoyed as one of the most loved cities in the world. We will most certainly look to keep developing and escalating the Cape Town Cup, with the aim of turning it into a world renowned football spectacle.”
Sporting Clube de Portugal’s Mr João Gomes: “Sporting Clube de Portugal is very pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the Cape Town Cup. We are certain that participation in this tournament will be beneficial for the preparation of the first team for the season 2015/2016. We point out that for Sporting to participate in a tournament in South Africa has a special feeling because as early as July 28, 1997 we have a strong bond, the date on which Nelson Mandela became Member of Merit of Sporting Clube de Portugal.”
Phil Alexander, Chief Executive of Crystal Palace FC says, “Crystal Palace Football Club are delighted to be taking part in the inaugural Cape Town Cup as part of our 15/16 Barclays Premier League season preparations. Alan Pardew will be bringing a full first team squad and we are looking forward to sampling the tremendous atmosphere in the iconic Cape Town Stadium.”
SuperSport United CEO Stan Matthews expressed his delight at participating in the Cape Town Cup saying, “We have established a strong presence in the Western Cape not only through players from Cape Town in our team but especially via our partnership with Stellenbosch University, so we are looking forward to this tournament and our training camp in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This tournament gives us a chance to play against high quality international competition and give our players an opportunity to showcase their talents at the highest level. This will be our final preparation for the season and we will be going all out to play in the finals and start the season on a winning note.”
To keep up to date on all tournament news, fans are encouraged to follow @CapeTownCup on Twitter or visit the website http://www.capetowncup.co.za
Cape Town in Colour promotes the Mother City, its people, art, culture, events, music and cuisine.
Engen Cycle in the City has drawn entries from some of the most celebrated local professional riders, including Nolan Hoffman, the winner of the recent Engen Cycle in the City event in Durban, while still offering much fun to the less serious cyclist in the Crazy Cranks category.
Due to its fast and fun nature, Engen Cycle in the City is spectator friendly offering a range of festival activities and attractions including food stalls, live music performances by Jimmy Nevis and Mi Casa, a kiddie’s carnival, and Danny MacAskill’s world famous Drop n’ Roll Show.
Cape Town in Colour 