SURVIVAL INSTINCT: Nigel Williams's adaptation of William Golding's modern classic, Lord of the Flies, is coming to the Bishops stage. "A plane crashes on a deserted island. The only survivors are a group of school boys. They live in a land of bright exotic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are inhabited by a terrifying beast. Before long, this well-behaved group has turned into a bloodthirsty and murderous tribe... " The play is directed by Wayne Tucker and runs from 11 to 15 March in the Bishops Memorial Theatre. The show starts at 19:00 and the tickets are R50 each from the School Shop on (021) 659-1970 between 08:00 and 14:30.

How many Jagerbombs does it take to be a 'rooi-rok bokkie'?
Travelling to the land beyond the "boerewors curtain" into the northern suburbs for a night on the town proved to be more of a cultural experience than initially anticipated for this southern lass.

Breath of fresh air and a good laugh
Last Tuesday, I was invited by some friends to go and see some theatre in Muizenberg. Relieved that I would not have to drive to town (I stay in Lakeside), I agreed with some trepidation.

Let your voice be heard
"DEVELOPMENT" is one of those words that could mean different things to different people. The developers might argue that development means that they invest in the community and create jobs, and that their efforts are altruistic.

Rotary honours brave men who saved tourists
EACH one of them played their part, as if a script prescribing split-second timing had been drawn up for them. If it weren't for their quick actions, two lives would surely have been lost.

'We weren't there'
THE front page article of 4 April ("Zille jumps into fray") could mislead readers. The Kommetjie Residents and Ratepayers Association would therefore like to correct the following significant inaccuracies:

Education Department sees 35 to 38 pupils as guideline
YOUR front-page lead article in the edition of Tuesday, 14 March, written by Ian Broughton, refers.

Muizenberg Police did a superb job
I WOULD like to commend the fast reaction of the detectives of Muizenberg Police Station on the arrest of a housebreaker.

No surprise!
ANOTHER cyclist hit by a car! Does that still surprise you to the extent that it has to be on your front page?

Dining out with Grant - These steaks were spot on
GOT an occasion coming up or just wondering where to have a good meal?

Fish Hoek matriculants make district's top ten list
FISH HOEK HIGH SCHOOL pupils Nerique Nieuwoudt and Anneline Govender have done the Far South proud by making it onto the Metro South district's top ten list of matriculants for their 2005 examination results.

'NO' to liquor
"...Let's be honest - the only reason you want to sell wine is to make money."

Survey looks at culture
IF you are shopping at the Longbeach Mall this weekend, you may be stopped by a smiling young person and asked to give your valuable opinions about culture in our valley.

Emzantsi nominees have big hearts
THE latest nominees for the Emzantsi Carnival King and Queen competition have a big heart for helping the community and exemplify what the Emzantsi King and Queen competition is all about - setting a good example for other youths to follow.

Dear 'Happy Team'
My congratulations to the 'Happy Team' at The People's Post for your prestigious awards at the 14th Annual Sanlam Community Press Awards - Well done!

Dogs declared Good Citizens
THIRTEEN dogs from the Sun Valley Dog Training Club recently passed the Canine Good Citizen Test at the Kennel Association show in Constantia.

Learning to Drive is a pain
I AM in full agreement with Mrs A.C. De Jager ....

THANK you to Mrs A.C. De Jager

Outraged by chairperson
The article on the front of The People's Post, 5 July issue refers.

Kate cycles a continent
NO-ONE can fault Kate Stuart-Williams of Capri for taking it easy for a while. This 28-year-old town planner has just completed a gruelling cycle across the continent of Africa that started at Trafalgar Square in London in August last year and ended in Cape Town on 16 June.

Bringing out the dead
BODIES lie on tables, cut down the middle, with their insides in buckets wedged between their legs.

My life was saved by being arrested
I would like to use this letter not to justify or defend, but just to speak straight.

Support Chris's world record attempt
LOCAL attempts to break his own Guinness World Record.

Bad driving
MY compliments to "Backchat Nina" for a very topical column on the abysmal standard of local driving (The People's Post, 18 October).

To objectify or objectificate?
I WOULD like to congratulate the editor of The People's Post for her response to the letter "Media Objectifies Women", published in The Post of 11 October 2005.

Media objectifies women
THIS letter is in response to your depiction of Miss Simon's Town 2004 in your edition of 29 September.

A Child Mourns
This letter is to those responsible for the deaths and injuries and deaths of the baboons (People's Post, 19 July).

Dog control
The letter "Dog owners note" (People's Post, 5 July) refers.

Hillstar wasting time and money
The situation at Hillstar testing station, Ottery has to be addressed immediately.

American musician takes on the system
"IT IS easy to sit there at your dinner table in the middle of Sweden or wherever and say, 'I want to help a child in South Africa', but few actually get out there and do it."

'Shame on you'
IT was pitiful to watch ingratiates savaging the hand that feeds them [Pick 'n Pay strike].

Local Lamb in Kramer Petersen Songbook
It's not every day that a legend walks into your life, let alone into your classroom.

Take a big bite out of crime
SET aside Sunday, 20 May as your contribution and mark of commitment to peace and unity for all in South Africa.

Be a casual superhero
HAVE you always silently dreamed of being a hero; visualising yourself as the champion coming to the rescue of the human race ? saving the world from destruction?

I am proud to be African
I AM very disgusted with Dr Roy Smith's utterances ("We are not African", People's Post, 4 July).

New hope for Jonathan
FOR the first few years of his life, Jonathan Weeks did not have much going for him and even less to look forward to.

Athlone kids culturally enriched
A GROUP of 20 children from the Athlone Academy of Music recently returned from a culturally enriching tour to Slovakia...

Restore our community
WE have been residing for approximately half a century in this environment [Kewtown].

Thanks to People's Post
GOOD day to all at our favourite local newspaper.

Girl goalkeeper scores bronze medal
THREE years ago, Cavillin September started playing soccer on gravel pitches in Hanover Park. Little did she know that her unusual hobby would see her attain her Western Province schools? colours at the tender age of 15.

At home with Jo Maxwell
I KNOCK on the door and am greeted by the spitting image of Barbra Streisand.

A light to show the way
AT an age when they are at their most vulnerable and easily influenced, one group of vibrant young people have made it their mission to reach out to the youth ...

Comedian's roots run deep in the community
If you haven't yet heard the name Wayne Mckay, you will soon get to know it very well.

Much Ado about Marcel
TALL, dark and handsome are three words that readily describe the 27-year-old actor, Marcel Meyer, but there are far more adjectives that could be used as well.

Bringing opera home
Accomplished opera singer Charles De Long makes a welcome and long overdue return to South Africa this weekend, in a special reunion concert to be held at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on Saturday, 16 December.

Cooking with Shanaaz Parker - CASHEW NUT PAELLA
CASHEW NUT PAELLA and CHINESE STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES

On the road to stardom
When Chad Saaiman, a 23-year-old singer from Crawford, first experienced the exhilaration of performing in front of a crowd, he knew that this was the road he was meant to travel.

Swimmer Natalie bubbles with positivity and passion for life
WITH contagious optimism and a passion for life to inspire others to make the best out of any bad situation they might be forced to endure, gold medallist and South African swimmer Natalie du Toit relates the happenings of her life with remarkable acceptance and grace.