Cape Town observed the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers Cadets Marching Competition held at the Downville Primary School Sportsfield in Manenberg on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Reportedly, the competition featured drumbeats and precision marching and culminated a collaborative project which saw participation of seven high schools and eight primary schools competing for top honours.
Since its establishment in 2018, this competition is a testament to the hard work and commitment of the enforcement agencies for the City of Cape Town in collaboration with South African Police Service (SAPS) Manenberg Sector Managers.
The High Schools of Cape Town which participated in the cadet marching competition were:
- Bishop Lavis
- Summerdale
- Voorbrug
- Leiden High
- Hindle High
- Heideveld High
- Elswood High
Furthermore, the Primary Schools that participated in the cadet marching competition were:
- Willows
- Woodville
- The Hague
- Eindhoven Primary 1
- Eindhoven Primary 2
- Downville
- Delft
- JC Kloppers
However, the event served as a milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a safer environment for the youth of Manenberg and its surrounding areas. The honours went as:
Top of the Podium:
- Eindhoven Primary
- Leiden High
Second Place:
- Downville Primary
- Heideveld High
Third Place:
- Delft North
- Hindle High
Fourth Place:
- JS Kloppers
- Elswood High
Fifth Place:
- Willows Primary
- Voorbrug High
Considering this, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security – Alderman JP Smith said that this has been an amazing opportunity to showcase the resilience of a community confronted by gang violence. To tackle this, education, discipline and perseverance is the tool to turn the tide against crime and to lead by the example.
Notably, the grand finale was not only about the competition but also served as motivation for others to follow and that the enforcement agencies together with the communities can build a united front against crime. At present, it is important to create a safe environment to avoid any further serious crime.