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RUGBY FEVER: Rugby supporters geared up for the first round of Super 15 clashes this weekend. South Africans were in for a treat as four SA teams were involved in derbys as the Sharks hosted the Cheetahs and the Stormers travelled to Loftus to lock horns with the Bulls. Both visiting teams were victoriousintheend,withtheCheetahs winning 29-35, and the Capetonians beating their long-time rivals 17-29. The Stormers appeared to have the most support at the Stardust Sports Bar in Somerset West as fans, dressed in blue and white, showed their support. From left, are Dylan Viljoen, Karin Taljaard, Keith Sauls, Estelle Bosman, Anja Olivier, Nino Messina (Braai Fi), David O’Brien and Marc Olivier. PHOTO: DELIAH BRINKHUIS
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Helderberg Gazette
Tuesday 17 February 2015
No stitch too intricate for Frazer and crew DELIAH BRINKHUIS KK Kaka in Nomzamo, like many other small businesses, is run from a shipping container. It can easily be overlooked in the hustle and bustle of Simon Street. Owner Frazer Kafumlom followed his dream and started the sewing business in 2012. His journey thus far was not an easy one, but he pushed through and today has a well-known establishment. Over the years he has roped in his brother and cousin, Luka Simimzsi and Davie Loiwonde and established a well-known outlet which is frequented by locals. Kafumlom is originally from Malawi, where life in the town of Nkotakota was hard. They remember days of toiling under a blazing sun as fishermen and farmers, as jobs in Malawi were few. “No job was too humble as it is a means to survive,” says Loiwonde. With little skills their journey
towards success could not take off. “My older brother told me I would have a better life as a tailor,” Kafumlom recalls. He stepped towards his dream and started training with a local where he gained hands-on experience. For Kafumlom, the road to perfecting the craft was long and there were many days when he wanted to throw in the towel and walk away from his dream. “I had to learn how to sew in a straight line first, and started off seaming items,” he recalls. From here he was tasked to mend clothes and a year later he was the proud creator of his first clothing item – a skirt. A better life was beckoning on the distant horizon. He packed up, left behind his family and the only life he had known for 26 years, to come to South Africa. Here his sewing skills landed him a job in a clothing factory in Observatory, where he made anything from t-shirts to curtains. He longed two run his own business and after a few years he rented a shipping container and courageously opened his own one-
man business, not far from KK Kaka’s current premises. Business went well and soon he was able to buy his own (bigger) container and move. He asked Loiwonde to join him, and later Simimzsi. Since then, the three of them have been filling their days dressing up locals. No job is too challenging and they never turn anyone away. The trio’s talents are endless and the walls of the container are covered in rows of impeccably made clothing items. Their best sellers are women’s tights, which ensure a steady workflow and income, while the demand for commissioned work like traditional clothes, formal suits for men and women, and choir cloaks are also received. Alterations are also done, and should you want to spruce up your home, curtains can be made too. “Sometimes business is slow, but there’s always something to do,” says Kafumlom. “I am happy... this has been a blessing from God,” he says. Frazer Kafumlom can be contacted on 073 681 6841.
Luka Simimzi, Frazer Kafumlom and Davie Loiwonde are running a successful clothing business in Nomzamo. PHOTO: DELIAH BRINKHUIS
Pregnancy education NPO Masikhule will host a two-day workshop for pregnant women and health care workers in Somerset West next month. The workshop will feature sessions on maternal health and well-being; maternal and infant health by the UCT Perinatal Mental Health Project; maternal support and the role of health care workers; maternal and infant nutrition; contraception and the options available; foetal and baby development; and the importance of early baby stimulation in development. It will be held at the Lions Clubhouse in New Street, Somerset West on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 March. The sessions will be held from 08:30 until 13:00 on both days. Admission is free; refreshments will be served. To book your place SMS “Pregnancy course” and your name to 082 415 6703. Booking is essential. X1PQQDXD-HP170215
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News - Nuus
Helderberg Gazette
‘Parliament in shambles’ The State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Thursday saw members of the EFF party forcibly removed by parliamentary security and police and the DA leaving the assembly. President Jacob Zuma’s address started an hour later than scheduled after the meeting was disrupted by EFF members, who wanted to know when Zuma would pay back the money which was spent on his private Nkandla estate in KwaZulu-Natal.
John Myers from Strand: “It was a shambles and disgraceful – it’s not the way to run parliament, which should be a respected place. This uproar will harm investing,”
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Be alert The City of Cape Town warns the public against scams purporting to offer jobs with the City.
Shannon Norman van Macassar meen dat die gebeure in parlement tydens die staatsrede skokkend was en nie goed vir die land se beeld is nie. “Dit was verkeerd van die EFF om meer waarde te heg aan wanneer die geld terug betaal sal word, eerder as om die president toe te laat om sy staatsrede af te lê.”
Malibongwe Mlaswa from Asanda Village says this year’s State of the Nation Address was chaotic. “The EFF has a right to ask the question, which the president has to answer, but it was not the right time to do so. Our country is a laughing stock around the world and it will have a negative effect on international investments.”
“As a public figure the president has to disclose when taxpayers’ money is used,” says Adriaan Engelbrecht of Strand. He, however, feels that the country will survive this, as many other crises before.
The City has been alerted to a social media post, advertising fire training and job placement. Only a matric certificate and identity document is apparently needed, while the scamsters requests a deposit of the R200 for the “registration fee”. The City appeals to anyone who may have deposited money to this particular individual, to register a case with the police.
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Jeanette Pentz van Strand sê: “Die gedrag in parlement was onvanpas. Die staatsrede moes “summier” gestop word. Ek is ook teleurgesteld dat die president nie ’n oplossing vir die elektrisiteit-krisis het nie.”
Maryke Fourie sê: “Dit was heeltemal onaanvaarbaar en plaas die land in ’n verleentheid. Mense na wie die res van ons opkyk om verandering en verbeteringe teweeg te bring, moet saamwerk in stede van mekaar aanval. Die situasie moes beter hanteer gewees het – dis iets wat ek nooit weer wil sien nie.”
Randall Brown sê: “Politieke leiers moet hande vat en saam werk om ons land te verbeter. Die parlementêre sitting Donderdagaand was ongedissiplineerd.”
Linda Kwangi from Sir Lowry’s Pass says the EFF set the wrong example by asking the question about the paying back of money during the state of the nation address, as she feels it was not the right platform. “It was unorderly; this will cost the country the loss of investors,” she said. PHOTOS: DELIAH BRINKHUIS
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Helderberg Gazette
Tuesday 17 February 2015
Controlled burn at Helderberg Reserve The City would like to advise the community that there will be three separate prescribed burns within the Helderberg Nature Reserve during which an area of approximately 49ha will be burnt. The actual date of the burn is dependent on weather conditions and will be communicated to the surrounding communities once confirmed. The controlled burn will affect residents living along Hillcrest Road, Ridge Lane, Mountain Road, Upper Mountain Road, Verster Avenue, Louw Avenue, Faure Crescent, and Hendriksz Road, as well as residents of Erinvale Estate. Helderberg Nature Reserve staff will ensure that the procedure is conducted safely and efficiently, with the assistance of staff from other City reserves and the City’s Fire and Rescue Service. For safety reasons, the reserve will therefore be closed to the public on the days of burn. “In our efforts to ensure the safety of our residents, we advise that those living in the surrounding area keep their windows shut while the burning takes place; remove all flammable items such as gas canisters from outside areas; and remove laundry from washing-lines to prevent odour contamination from smoke,” says the Mayoral Committee member for Energy, Environmental and Spatial Planning, Johan van der Merwe. “It may also be wise to use sprinklers to dampen gardens as a further precautionary measure. The controlled burn forms part of our efforts to build a sustainable and environmentally diverse city for our future generations.” The City can assure residents that the required precautionary plans have been implemented, including obtaining burning permits from the City’s Air Pollution section, Fire and
Rescue Services, and the subcouncil. In addition, the required pre-inspection of the area has been conducted by Fire and Rescue Services. Fire-breaks have also been maintained and widened where necessary, and firefighting equipment and fire hydrants have been tested to ensure it is working. “Helderberg Nature Reserve conserves one of the largest remaining areas of vulnerable Cape Winelands shale fynbos, thus prescribed burns are crucial for the management of this area as fire plays a fundamental role in its lifecycle. The areas requiring burning have enormous restoration potential and this burning will allow management to restore the area to its original natural vegetation,” Van der Merwe explains. “We would like to thank residents for their understanding and cooperation, as this controlled burn forms an important part of the reserve’s restoration plan, which includes using fire as a mechanism to stimulate seed germination as well as reduce fuel loads, which in turn reduces the risk of wild fires.” Helderberg Nature Reserve, situated on the lower slopes of the Helderberg Mountains, is one of many nature reserves and natural areas managed by the City of Cape Town. The 402ha reserve is renowned for its diverse plant life and boasts 613 recorded plant species, as well as new species which are continually being discovered. To date, 13 of the plant species within the reserve are threatened with extinction. For further information on the scheduled burns, contact the Helderberg Nature Reserve on 021 444 9744 or helderbergnature.reserve@capetown.gov.za. For more information on the City’s nature reserves, visit www.capetown.gov.za/naturereserves.
Yummy pancakes for a cause Buy pancakes and support the Ukukhanya Centre on International Pancake Day today Tuesday 17 February. The organisation in Somerset West supports victims of domestic abuse to get back on their feet. Funds made at the fund raiser on the day
will help the organisation continue offering its services. Orders at R20 for seven pancakes can be placed on 021 850 0061 or ukukhanya.office@gmail.com, and can be collected at their offices in Michaels Arcade from 12:00 until 14:00 today.
OPERATION CLEAN-UP: Local proportional representative councillor Chantal Cerfontein (second from left) is on a mission to rid Rusthof of illegal dumping spots. “The community needs to take ownership of their neighbourhood and help keep the Strand clean. The City of Cape Town’s Solid Waste Department is working extremely hard in these areas to ensure cleanliness, especially because of the health risks associated with illegal dumping. We must therefore be vigilant and bring those who dump illegally to book,” she says. Cerfontein recently accompanied Solid Waste Department workers on their rounds. To report illegal dumping or sewerage blockages, phone the City’s call centre on 0860 103 089.
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Kattebakverkoping in Suider-Strand Moenie die winskopies by die NG Gemeente Suider-Strand se kattebakverkoping op Saterdag 28 Februarie misloop nie. Mense wat belangstel om hul goedere te verkoop, betaal R20 per staanplek en die inkomste gaan aan die verkoper. Vir nadere besonderhede bel die kerkkantoor by 021 854 5076.
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Helderberg Gazette
Tuesday 17 February 2015
Nappy Run in aid of special care centres The Helderberg Association for persons with Disabilities (Helderberg APD) recently launched the Nappy Run. Three local preprimary schools, Oakwood at Somerset House, Kids Company Montessori and Bella Bee Playschool have come on board in support of the campaign. This and next month, parents and teachers will donate nappies
which will be distributed to local special care centres. The initiative aims to create awareness about the rights and needs, but also the potential of children with disabilities. For more information contact Dr Cindy WiggettBarnard at helderberg@wcapd.org.za or 021 882 8852 or visit www.nappyrun.org.za
The Superboss Owners’ Group of South Africa donated goods to Cineda Centre for the Intellectually Disabled.
Donation of goods welcomed by Cineda The Superboss Owners’ Group in South Africa donated stationery, toys, educational books and food parcels to Cineda Centre for the Intellectually Disabled on Saturday 7 February.
Cineda principal Mignon Leitch accepted the donation from Jordin Poole, co-chairperson of the club. The Cape Town members attended the handover and were welcomed by the kids and treated to their musical skit. Afterwards, a few kids were taken for a drive in legendary South African vehicles and enjoyed a meal together. A “thank you” to the Cineda Daycare to all the Superboss members from across South Africa who donated, members who attended and the kids for making the day so special.
The children of Cineda Centre for the Intellectually Disabled performed a musical skit for the Superboss Group.
Development centre continues to upskill people The Helderberg Development Centre is an NPO which aims to make a long-term difference in the alleviation of poverty in local communities. The organisation also aims to give the unemployed, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds, the opportunity of skills development training. Its employment bureau also assists successful candidates to find full-time employment after the completion of their course and focuses on marketing well-trained students. Since the centre’s establishment in Somerset West in 2002, nearly 100 students have been trained through their Home Manage-
ment Course annually, while an average of 85% students been successfully placed. Besides home training, it also offers courses in childminding and family meals for employed domestic workers and other individuals. The Helderberg Development Centre has made a significant long-term difference in reducing unemployment. The centre need financial support from private individuals as well as institutions and industrial sectors. To sign up for training or to donate to the Helderberg Development Centre, phone 021 852 5720 or email info@helderbergdevelopmentcentre.co.za
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Tuesday 17 February 2015
Letters - Briewe
Helderberg Gazette
Eskom needs introspection We all paid – and will pay – very harsh increases on our electricity bill for a certain period. The reason forwarded by Eskom was to provide them with the means to invest in additional power generating plants – since their last problem in 2008. Eskom, being a national entity, doesn’t need to accumulate the money before investing – they are fully entitled to ask for a loan, especially when the need is high. Did they invest adequately or did they simply distribute the additional income between their management and investors? Since it is customary to react only when the paw-paw hits the fan in Africa – hence never doing any preventative maintenance – Eskom is henceforth waiting until some plants are deficient to handle the repairs. Is this the way a national body serves its clients or puts its clients at risk? I have been asking the City of Cape Town to answer the fol-
lowing question: “What did Eskom invest after its last power cutting emergency some years ago?” But this was to no avail. Certainly Eskom is now finally providing power shedding schedules, stating reasons of their need, providing lots of reasons for their very negative action towards the national economy, but never giving any indication of their investments for increasing power supply. Is investing millions in coal extraction in natural reserve areas the best solution when we are lacking power plants? Is their answer that we will have to wait for several years, the right one? So we have to brace ourselves for long periods of load shedding. What would they do if all their customers decided to cut their electricity bills by half? It would perhaps make them think with a little more humility and look for better immediate actions. JWJM (HANS) POOT GORDON’S BAY
Onvoorwaardelike goeie diens Mens stap nie meer deesdae by ’n besigheid in waar jy soos die spreekwoordelike koning behandel word nie. Of as dit gebeur is dit selde of ooit. Ek het ’n aandrok by Klere Dokter – langs Pep Stores – in die Strand laat maak en van dag een af was die behandeling iets wat mens nie meer deesdae kry nie. Al die personeel was vriendelik en behulpsaam. Getrou aan my tradisie van vrou wees, het ek langs die pad drie keer van plan verander oor hoe die rok moet lyk, elke keer is die veranderings aangebring met ’n glimlag. Wilna, jy en jou span is voorwaar wenners. Die groot en lekker gesels met julle en die ander kliënte, asof ons al ou pelle is, was regtig iets baie
spesiaal. Dis regtig aangenaam om jou besigheid te besoek en ek sal beslis weer al is dit net om te gesels. Julle stap nie net die ekstra myl nie, maar doen dit met ’n glimlag en so voel almal lekker gemaklik. Hulle het ook ’n nuwe ritssluiter in my seun se baadjie gesit en ek het aangedring dat ek nie ’n goedkoop rits wil hê nie. Wilna het my hulle ritssluiters gewys en dit was voorwaar alles duursame items wat hulle gebruik. Die ritssluiter is so netjies vervang dat jy nooit sal sê daar was ooit aan die baadjie gewerk nie. Baie dankie Wilna, ons sal mekaar beslis weer in Klere Dokter sien. SUSAN PRETORIUS GORDONSBAAI
Sweet Blessings says thank you Sweet Blessings organisation wishes to extend its sincerest appreciation and thanks to the following individuals, organisations and businesses: St Paul’s Catholic Church (Somerset West) and St Steven’s Catholic Church (Macassar), as well as the management and staff of Fruit & Veg, Central Mini-market, Woolworths Somerset West and the Strand Cash and Carry. A special thanks to every individual who God led to give to us so generously and who helped with hosting a Christmas event for 400 children and
120 seniors. Thank you to Faradiba, Alan Ransome, Basil, Adam, Albert and Delilah (our regular band), and our present resident singer Mackey Baderoen. The angels joined her when she sang “Oh Holy Night”. Everybody enjoyed themselves thoroughly and each one left the hall with more than one gift. We are assured that all those who gave have become our continued sponsors and supporters. We salute you in His name. SWEET BLESSINGS MACASSAR
Do’s and don’t’s of driving I am very concerned about the high accident rate in the Helderberg area. Please consider articles or features on the following: the use of cellphones while driving; pedestrians walking in the road; ignoring road signs; the lack of number plates; poor
examples set by traffic officials; half of drivers do not bother [to wear] seat belts; and unrestrained children, often standing. [A total of] 45 to 50 people die on South African roads every day. STEVE JONES
DOING THEIR BIT FOR CHARITY: Love was all around at the Somerset West Methodist Primary on Valentine’s Day, when the learners donated the amount of R1 420 to Helderberg Hospice. The Valentine’s Day programme, organised and steered by the prefects, focused on cancer, and learners and teachers alike enjoyed the song, dance and poetry presented by their peers. The funds were raised through collections from Grade 1 to Grade 7 learners. Here the school’s headboy Geraldo Liebenberg hands over the donation to Patricia McNaught-Davis and sister Rumay Oosthuizen of Helderberg Hospice. Hospice also presented a talk on the organisation’s work and the importance of healthy living. PHOTO: DELIAH BRINKHUIS
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Helderberg Gazette
Tuesday 17 February 2015
Begin met die beddings
Dié week word die bou van groentebeddings bespreek as deel van die organiese groentetuin-reeks.
Met organiese groentetuine word daar geen chemiese plantkosse of gif gebruik nie. Water word ook gesien as ’n baie skaars bron wat spaarsamig gebruik moet word. Daarom moet ’n organiese groentetuin die maksimum voordeel uit organiese kompos en water kry. Om dit reg te kry moet beddings van die begin af met kompos, wat ryk in grondorganismes is, gemeng word en ontwerp word om die maksimum hoeveelheid water te behou. Die eerste stap is om ’n stukkie grond naby aan die huis te identifiseer vir jou groentetuin. Maak seker die groentetuin is naby aan die kombuis, sodat jy gereeld die groentetuin
kan besoek om take te verrig en sonder moeite dit na jou kombuis kan neem. Begin deur jou beddings uit te lê in kontoer. Maak seker dat jy van beide kante van die bedding die middel van die bedding kan bereik. Sodoende hoef jy nooit op die bedding te trap nie. Wanneer jy in ’n bedding trap, kompakteer jy die grond en maak dit moeiliker vir jou groente en kruie om voedingstowwe in te neem. Bou die beddings op deur grond uit die voetpaadjie te grawe en dit op die beddings te plaas. Meng organiese kompos by die grond in. Beide die voetpaadjie en die opgeboude beddings moet dan met dik koerantpapier gedek word. Dit voorkom enige onkruid om deur die koerantpapier te groei en dien ook as ’n deklaag om vog in die grond te be-
Groentebeddings wat opgebou is en met strooi bedek is.
Heerlike piesangbrood hou. Stukke boombas of gruis kan dan oor die voetpaadjie gestrooi word. Die kontoer-voetpaadjies help ook om te keer dat reënwater vinnig wegspoel en laat die water stadig in die opgeboude beddings insyfer. Sit droë gras of strooibale bo-op die koerantbedekte beddings. Dit maak ’n uitstekende deklaag en sal met tyd afbreek in organiese materiaal wat grondorganismes en bakterieë bevorder. Hoe meer grondorganismes en bakterieë in die grond is, hoe gesonder is die grond. Dit bevorder dan ook die voedingswaarde van jou groente. Nou is jy reg om te begin plant. Kies jou saailinge mooi uit, maak ’n gaatjie in die koerantpapier en plant! Volgende week word algemene hulp met die plant en instandhouding van jou groentetuin bespreek.
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VICTORIA CROSS UP TO R1 MILLION
WHERE ARE GRANDPA AND GRANDMA’S OLD COINS?
BANK NOTES AND OLD STAMPS
The Suiderstrand NG Church Hall is just pass the Strand Police Station and Ametis Retirement Home on the left hand side of Gordons Bay Drive in Alex Pienaar Street. Please do not clean coins or other items
GOLD WANTED! WE ALSO BUY BROKEN GOLD ITEMS
COLLECTORS ITEMS WANTED
e.g. chains, rings, earings, etc.
For any enquiries please call Cell: 071 250 0101 Email: phcoins@telkomsa.net Pierre-Henri Nortje Coins & Collectables 3614 RC
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Tuesday 17 February 2015
General - Algemeen
Helderberg Gazette
Joint drive to register ECD centres in the Cape The City of Cape Town and the provincial government are joining forces to reduce the number of unregistered Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in the city. The registration drive has become an annual occurrence and the aim this year is to help at least 100 ECD centres become compliant for registration by the end of June. Having started on 11 February, officials will host 26 information sessions for ECD operators across the city, running until Thursday 11 June. Currently, there are an estimated 482 unregistered ECDs in Cape Town. By national legislation, ECD centres are required to register with the provincial Department of Social Development. To register, they must meet the norms and standards set out in the Children’s Act of 2005. Once registered, the facilities qualify for subsidies determined and administered by the provincial government. In addition, the Social Development Department plays an oversight role, monitoring the compliance of ECDs and is empowered to cancel an ECD’s registration certificate if it does not meet norms and standards. The City’s role is to assist ECD centres in becoming compliant in terms of planning and health and fire safety aspects, so that they are able to meet the criteria for registration. The Social Development and Early Childhood Development Directorate is the coordinator, assisted by the City’s Planning and Building Development Management Department, Environmental Health section and Fire and Life safety officials. “Legislation dictates that ECD centres are safe, healthy and child-friendly spaces. So,
we need to look at the physical infrastructure as well as aspects such as ablution facilities and play space. Even more important, however, is the quality of care and education that the children receive,” says Mayoral Committee member for Social Development and Early Childhood Development Suzette Little. “That is why the City’s role also includes training of staff, which covers a range of issues such as good governance, curriculum standards and first-aid.” In October 2013, the City agreed to waive zoning restrictions which had previously made it difficult for creches and aftercare centres in informal settlements to operate legally and therefore access subsidies from the Western Cape Government. “We are very aware of the many challenges that ECD operators face in becoming compliant and that is why we are putting all of these measures in place to try and assist them as best as we can,” Little explains. “We are going out to communities to engage with ECDs, but it is a two-way street and they need to meet us halfway. We are not out to punish anyone – there is a severe shortage of quality ECD facilities in the country and the City can only build so many. It is therefore in our best interests to help as many ECDs as possible become compliant, because ultimately it will benefit the children who attend these centres.” For more information on registration, ECD principals or teachers can contact: ) Social Development and Early Childhood Development Directorate of the City of Cape Town: Andile Wotshela on 021 417 4088 or 083 316 2718 ) Department of Social Development for provincial government: Neville Basson on 021 483 5011.
COVERED FOR 2015: Ashka Fourie (centre), a Grade 7 pupil at Oklahoma Street Primary School in Macassar, was the lucky winner for the Macassar Shoprite’s Class of 2015 competition. The annual competition, run across all Shoprite and Checkers stores, sees the company cover Ashka’s school fees for the academic year. At the R1 000 cheque handover, from left, are Rozelle Jacobs (Shoprite Macassar admin manager), Ashka, and Oklahoma Street Primary School principal Patrick Beukes.
NEW ADDITIONS: Bizweni Pre-Primary has added a new classroom to the school and now boasts six classrooms. This year there are two classrooms for the four-year-olds. The outside toddler play area has also been upgraded with new Dura Turf, making it safer. The school wants to thank the parents of 2014 for their support with their fundraisers which made these changes possible.
AANSOEK OM TOELAEBEFONDSING VIR 2015/16: SUBRAAD 8
VERGELEGEN
Die Stad Kaapstad se subraad 8 nooi gemeenskapsorganisasies wat in wyke 83, 84 en 100 werksaam is, om aansoek te doen om toelaebefondsing vir projekte ter ondersteuning van die Stad Kaapstad se strategiese prioriteite, naamlik ’n geleentheidstad, ‘n veilige stad, ‘n omgeestad, ’n inklusiewe stad en ’n goed bestuurde stad. Aansoek moet gedoen word op die amptelike aansoekvorm wat by die subraad 8-kantore beskikbaar is, en benewens die organisasie se briefhoof die volgende besonderhede insluit: • ’n Afskrif van die jongste, geouditeerde finansiële state of ouditsertifikaat indien daar in vorige boekjare toelaebefondsing van die Stad ontvang is. Die bedrag van die toelae ontvang, moet aangedui word. Indien die bedrag van die toelae wat voorheen per projek ontvang is, R25 000 of minder beloop, word slegs ’n afskrif van die finale bestedingsverslag vir die vorige jaar vereis • ’n Afskrif van die organisasie se grondwet • ’n Afskrif van die organisasie se jongste munisipale eiendomsbelasting-endiensterekening (indien van toepassing) • ’n Nulkoers-BTW-rekening indien die organisasie ’n BTW-verskaffer is • Die oorspronklike en jongste geldige (onvervalde) SAID-belastingklaringsertifikaat Aansoeke sonder ’n geldige belastingklaringsertifikaat sal nie aanvaar word nie • Datum gestig • Tipe organisasie (organisasie sonder winsbejag, artikel 21-maatskappy) • Besonderhede van vorige befondsing deur die Stad • Besonderhede van ander befondsing wat vir die huidige boekjaar van die Stad ontvang word • Breedvoerige beskrywing van projek wat met die befondsing geïmplementeer sal word en doel van die toelae • Breedvoerige ontleding van projekkoste - die minimum bedrag per toelae is R15 000 • Die sakeplan wat saam met die toelae-aansoek ingedien word, moet ’n einddatum bevat
PREGNANT? SLOW DOWN AND TAKE BABY STEPS PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CHANGES HAPPEN WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, BUT WITH MEDICLINIC’S EXPERTISE YOU’LL UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE BEHIND YOUR JOURNEY. Visit a participating Mediclinic hospital during Pregnancy Awareness Month in February to find out the reasons behind your cravings or your heightened sense of smell. Our free educational sessions and antenatal classes will give you the knowledge and support you need as a parent-to-be, so you can feel more confident and enjoy this special time every step of the way. DATE: TIME: VENUE: CONTACT: RSVP:
Lewer asseblief die ingevulde aansoek met ondersteunende dokumentasie per hand af by die waarnemende subraadsbestuurder, subraad 8, Strand- munisipale kantoor, hoek van Faganstraat en Hoofweg, Strand 7140 teen nie later nie as Vrydag 13 Maart 2015 om 16:00.
Saturday, 21 February 2015 08:30 – 14:00 Mediclinic Vergelegen main boardroom Garth Smith at garth.smith@mediclinic.co.za for the complete programme of the day by Friday, 20 February 2015
Geen laat of onvolledige aansoeke sal aanvaar of oorweeg word nie.
Enjoy a series of talks by experts, lunch, spot prizes and more.
Alle aansoeke om toelaes sal volgens die 2014-toelaebeleid beoordeel word en moet aan die Wet op Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur, Wet 56 van 2003, voldoen.
Visit us online at www.mediclinicbaby.co.za to register for the Mediclinic Baby programme.
Skakel Adri Smal by 021 850 4149 of stuur ’n e-pos aan adrie.smal@capetown.gov.za vir toelae-aansoekvorms. ACHMAT EBRAHIM STADSBESTUURDER 34/2015
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News - Nuus
Helderberg Gazette
Local news in the news
Tuesday 17 February 2015
INVITATION TO ATTEND A SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR MICRO-ENTERPRISES
The University of the Third Age (U3A) met on Friday in the Somerset West Library Hall to listen to Annelien Dean, editorial publisher of the DistrictMail, talk about local newspapers in a talk titled “Local is lekker”. The talk was organised by Peter Ford, chairperson of the Current Affairs and Media (CAM) portfolio of the U3A.
The City of Cape Town’s Economic Development Department invites all micro-enterprises, informal traders and community-based organisations with business enterprises based in Strand, Nomzamo, Lwandle, Somerset West, Sir Lowry’s Pass and surrounding areas to a business support and development workshop. Date: Thursday 26 February 2015 Time: 08:30 for 09:00 until 14:30 Venue: Strand Town Hall, Corner of Main and Fagan Roads, Strand The workshop will cover the following:
TOP: From left are Edgar Hutchings, Denise Fourie, Judy Hutchings, Peter Ford (chairperson of the Current Affairs and Media portfolio of the U3A) and Max Ellwood.
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How to identify business opportunities Managing your business finances Sales and marketing Business fundamentals Tax compliance Networking Q&A session with City officials around informal trading issues How to become a City vendor
Please note that space is limited. To confirm your attendance contact Yazied Davids on 0606 289 648 or e-mail reservations@afriworld.co.za before 18:00 on 19 February 2015. Contact Nadia Rinquest on 021 417 4015 or e-mail nadia.rinquest@capetown.gov.za for more information.
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LEFT: David McLachlan, Jenny Attridge, Jimmy Golding, Lyn Machin and Thora Ford.
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Dinsdag 17 Februarie 2015
News - Nuus
Helderberg Gazette
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Apply now for grant funding
The City of Cape Town’s Subcouncil 8 invites community organisations working in wards 83, 84 and 100 to apply for grant funding for projects which support the strategic priorities of the City – an opportunity, safe, caring, inclusive and well-run city.
Applications must be made on the official application form, available at the Subcouncil 8 offices, together with the organisation’s letterhead and including the following details: ) A copy of the latest, audited financial statements or audit certificate if grant funding was received from the City in previous financial years. The amount of grant received must also be indicated. Where the amount of the grant previously received per project was R25 000 or less, it is only required to attach a copy of the final expenditure report relating to the previous year; ) A copy of the organisation’s constitution; ) A copy of the organisation’s latest municipal rates and services accounts only if it is applicable; ) A zero-rate VAT invoice if confirmed as a VAT vendor; ) An original of the latest unexpired tax clearance certificate from SARS. Applications without a valid tax clearance certificate will not be accepted;
) Date established; ) Type of organisation (NPO or Section 21 company); ) Details of previous funding from the City; ) Details of other funding received from the City for the current financial year; ) A detailed description of project to be implemented utilising the funding and purpose of grant; ) A detailed breakdown of project costs. The minimum amount per grant is R15 000; ) The business plan submitted, together with the application for a grant must have an end date. All completed application forms must be hand-delivered, with supporting documentation for a grant, by no later than 16:00 on Friday 13 March. The documents must be addressed to the Acting Subcouncil Manager, Subcouncil 8, Strand Municipal Office, corner of Fagan Street and Main Road, Strand, 7140. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted or considered. All applications for grants will be assessed in accordance with the 2014 Grant Policy and must conform to the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003. Contact Adri Smal on 021 850 4149 or adrie.smal@capetown.gov.za for grant application forms.
BELANGRIKE KENNISGEWING
River Gorge and Crystal Pools trail closed in winter The Steenbras Nature Reserve’s River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail will be closed during winter for general maintenance and to allow the vegetation to recover. It will be closed as of Friday 1 May. In the meantime, visitors are urged to obtain permits early as the reserve is reaching its capacity for bookings for the remainder of the season. Visitors have until Thursday 30 April to frequent the Steenbras Nature Reserve’s River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail before its winter break. The Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail is found within the boundaries of the Steenbras Nature Reserve, with the gorge starting at the Steenbras River mouth. It is one of 16 nature reserves and natural sites managed by the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Resource Management Department. “The City is making every effort to ensure that the popular Steenbras Nature Reserve remains in pristine condition so that its visitors can continue to enjoy its natural beauty and the diversity of plants, birds and small mammal species along the hiking trails, which cater for both novice and more experienced hikers,” says Mayoral Committee member for Energy, Environmental and Spatial Planning, councillor Johan van der Merwe. “Following a very busy summer season, which has attracted many visitors, the closure of the facility over winter is need-
ed to allow the vegetation to recuperate and for general maintenance to occur to get ready for the next influx of visitors.” Van der Merwe adds majority of residents honoured its permit system during the 2014/2015 season. “The limitation of visitor numbers and more controlled access is helping to prevent degradation of the area and makes it safer for the visiting public. The City wants to thank the public for working with us by obtaining permits to ensure that the facility remains a wellloved space for all to enjoy,” he says. “Together, we are building a sustainable city for our future generations,” said the City’s Bookings for the Steenbras Nature Reserve’s River Gorge and Crystal Pools will resume on Thursday 1 October. The reserve is scheduled to reopen to the public on Sunday 1 November. Visitors who require permits, especially for hiking on weekends and public holidays, must contact the Steenbras Nature Reserve well in advance to secure a booking. All bookings and permits are administered via email to: steenbras.naturereserve@capetown.gov. za. No cash sales or issuing of permits are available at the gate. For enquiries or information regarding this area, email the reserve at steenbras.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za. Alternatively visit www.capetown.gov.za/naturereserves.
UITNODIGING AAN KUNS- EN KULTUURORGANISASIES EN KULTUURFEESTE IN DIE WES-KAAP OM AANSOEK TE DOEN OM PROJEKBEFONDSING Die Departement van Kultuursake en Sport (DKES) nooi geregistreerde kuns- en kultuurorganisasies wat by die beeldende kunste, uitvoerende kunste (bv. musiek, dans en drama), woordkuns en handwerk betrokke is, asook kultuurprogramme en kultuurfeeste om hul aansoeke om projekbefondsing vir die 2015/2016-boekjaar in te dien. Aansoeke word ingewag vir befondsing van projekte wat kuns en kultuur in die Wes-Kaap sal bevorder, ontwikkel en bewaar, in die besonder projekte wat: • Kapasiteit in die kunste sal ontwikkel; • Sigbaarheid van die kunste sal bevorder; • Betekenisvolle veranderings en intervensies in gemeenskappe sal bevorder; • Elemente van ons kultuurerfenis sal verken; en • Geleenthede deur die kunste sal skep. Aansoeke moet op die voorgeskrewe aansoekvorm ingedien word en van die nodige ondersteunende dokumentasie vergesel word. Die aansoekvorms is beskikbaar by www.westerncape.gov.za/cas en/of versoeke vir aansoekvorms en navrae kan gerig word aan een van die onderstaande beamptes: KAAPSTAD HOOFKANTOOR
VREDENDAL STREEKSKANTOOR
OUDTSHOORN STREEKSKANTOOR
Me Nuraan Vallie-Kriel Me Vanessa Phillips tel.: 021 483 5960 tel.: 027 213 3018 e-pos: Nuraan.Kriel@westerncape.gov.za e-pos: Vanessa.Phillips@westerncape.gov.za
Mnr April Meiring tel.: 044 279 1766 e-pos: April.Meiring@westerncape.gov.za
Per pos: DKES Kuns en Kultuur Privaatsak X9067 Kaapstad 8000
Streekskantoor: Oudtshoorn Streekskantoor: Seppie Greeff-gebou 215 Oudtshoorn
Per koerier/Per hand DKES Kuns en Kultuur 3de Vloer, Protea Assurance-gebou Groentemarkplein Kaapstad
Streekskantore: Vredendal Streekskantoor: Matzikamastraat 31 Vredendal
Spertyd vir aansoeke: Vrydag 27 Maart 2015 om 16:00. Geen aansoeke sal per faks of per e-pos aanvaar word nie. Geen laat aansoeke sal aanvaar word nie. Let asseblief daarop: Befondsing is beperk. Tydige indiening van ’n voltooide aansoek waarborg nie dat die aansoek suksesvol sal wees nie.
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LEADING THE PACK: A group of under-7 boys sprint to the finish line in the 80m race of the Vergezicht Private School house athletics meeting held at Radloff Park on Friday 6 February.
Senecio Pretloop om geld in te samel vir kinders met gestremdhede Die sewende stap/draf/rol Senecio Pretloop vind op Saterdag 14 Maart op die Blaauwklippen Landgoed plaas. ’n Duisend deelnemers ondersteun jaarliks hierdie geldinsameling ten bate van kinders met gestremdhede en vanjaar beloof om dieselfde opkoms te geniet. Stappers en drawwers kan kies tussen ’n 10km of 5km roete, terwyl daar ’n aparte 5km roete vir rolstoel-gebruikers is. Die pretloopkaartjies kos R80 vir die 10km en R50 vir die 5km, en dié geld word aangewend om die organisasie se finansies te versterk en sodoende te verseker dat kinders met gestremdhede en hul versorgers die nodige ondersteuning ontvang. Diegene wat ’n heerlike oggend saam met vriende en familie op die pragtige, historiese wynlandgoed wil
spandeer, kan aanlyn registreer en terselfdertyd direkte steun aan kinders met fisiese gestremdhede verleen. Aanlyn-registrasies is beskikbaar op www.senecio.org.za of www.iqela-events.co.za. Registrasiepunte sal ook vroegoggend op die dag van die pretloop beskikbaar wees. Senecio is ’n nie-winsgewende organisasie in Somerset-Wes. Dié organisasie bied gratis terapie en ondersteuning aan kinders met fisieke gestremdhede in minderbevoorregte areas in die Wes-Kaap. Vir meer inligting en groepsbesprekings, kontak Annatjie van Niekerk by info@senecio.org.za of skakel haar by 021 852 3856. Meer inligting oor die pretloop is ook op Senecio se Facebook-blad beskikbaar.
Macassar Youth Rugby Club chairperson, Abie de Lange (second from left) shakes hands with Mark Stuart of the DistrictMail on the forthcoming DistrictMail Macassar Youth Rugby Club Sevens Tournament on Saturday 28 March. With them are fellow MYRC committee members, from left, Dawie Williams (coach), Joseph Noble (treasurer) and Johnnie Hosban (deputy chairperson). PHOTO: DELIAH BRINKHUIS
Exciting new junior sevens rugby tournament launched Great news for all under-11 and under-13 rugby players in the Helderberg is that DistrictMail, in conjunction with the Macassar Youth Rugby Club, will for the first time stage a junior sevens rugby tournament at Macassar Rugby Club on Saturday 28 March. The tournament will be called the DistrictMail Macassar Youth Rugby Club (MYRC) Sevens tournamentandwillbeopentoallunder-11 and under-13 rugby players in the Helderberg. The MYRC, which will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, will be inviting all under-11 and under-13 teams from primary schools and rugby clubs within the Helderberg area to attend this unique tournament. The tournament will be run under the auspices of the Western Province Rugby Union, who will al-
so be supplying the referees for the event. Members from the WP Junior ExecutiveCommitteeaswellasanumber of WP players will also be in attendance on the day. The cut-off date for schools and junior rugby clubs to enter their teams into the tournament will be Wednesday 18 March. The official draw for the tournament will take place a week before the event. Schools and clubs who will have players playing in the tournament will be notified as to the time and venue where the draw will be held. The matches will be played on two fields, with the under-11 teams playing on the one field and the under-13s on the other field. Kick-off time will be from 08:30 and the event is expected to finish at around 16:00, which will be followed by a prizegiving function. Trophies and medals will be
awarded for the under-11 and under-13 winners, as well as trophies and medals for the runners-up. There will also be prizes for the under-11 and under-13 Player of the Day, which will be selected by WP players and officials. The entry fee for the tournament will be R10 for adults and R5 for scholars, while teams and three officials from each team will not be charged an entry fee. The MYRC will supply security personnel on the day to ensure the safety of everyone at the tournament. There will also be food and refreshment stalls around the fields on the day, selling boerewors rolls, cold drinks, sweets, etc. The Macassar Youth Rugby Club’s u/11 and u/13 sevens teams are already hard at work practising for the tournament every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 15:30. Practices for the club’s other junior teams start on Thursday 19 March from 15:30.