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Year 17 • Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Tel. 021 853 0211
Strand residents have raised concerns about the old police station in Wesley Street, alleging that vagrants live in the building and are involved in criminal activities.
The old police station in Strand, which has stood empty for almost seven years, is dilapidated and neglected.
Call to declare building ‘unsafe’ NICOLE MCCAIN AND NIKITA SYLVESTER
Strand residents have raised concerns about the old police station in Wesley Street, claiming that it is inhabited by vagrants on a regular basis. Substance abuse and other illegal behaviour are also linked to these vagrants. However, Getruida Hendricks, manager at the Oasis Assessment Centre for Homeless People, says they have field workers in the area who can confirm that no-one is currently living in the building, and that the “illegal behaviour” can instead be linked to prostitution in the area, which the field workers have witnessed. According to Ward 83 councillor Dave Venter, the old police station was allocated to a
beneficiary in a land claim. “Several years ago we were informed by the Department of Public Works that the land claim was successful and that the property would be transferred into the name of the beneficiary. To date and to my knowledge this process was never completed.” Thami Mchunu, director of media relations for the Department of Public Works, responded that the department is not familiar with the beneficiaries of any regional land claims, as this information is kept by the Regional Land Claims Commissioner, under the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. “As this Department is not dealing directly with the transfer of the property, we are unable to give information on when the transfer will be complete. We can, however, divulge that this property must go through a process of alienation by the State to the claimant, which includes several lengthy and tedious steps such
as having the application approved by the State Land Disposal Committee for disposal as well as following the matter through the State Attorney’s Office for transfer.” Venter says that in an effort to resolve the matter, he has requested the City of Cape Town to declare the old police station an unsafe building. They have also begun the process of declaring an intergovernmental dispute regarding this matter. He also claims the Department of Public Works has done nothing to secure the house, but according to the Mchunu, the department has appointed 24-hour security. Hendricks confirms this, saying that her field workers are aware of two security guards that patrol the premises and do not allow anyone to sleep inside the building. Wayne Stammer, manager of the Somerset West shelter, says that there are few options for vagrants in the Helderberg. “We’re the only
night shelter in the area, and there is nowhere else to go. We only have room for 54 people, and we’re completely full. We have a waiting list of people.” Hendricks says there are over 50 homeless people in Strand alone, with more than 100 others throughout the Helderberg. This does not include those staying at the night shelter. She personally would love to take over the old police station, as the current centre only has room for seven or eight people at a time. And there would be no increase in crime, as the centre runs on strict rules and regulations. “Most of the homeless people here aren’t criminals; they’re just down on their luck,” Stammer says. Strand police spokesperson, Constable Mbulelo Mafuna, says no reports of crime have emanated from the old police station in the last year.
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FIELA’S OFF TO INDIA: Sir Lowry’s Pass resident Fiela Opperman, who is travelling to India for a children’s outreach programme made possible by the Helderberg Church, would like to thank the many people who have helped her raise funds for the trip. “Last year I held a high tea, and all the ladies in the community came and helped me to raise funds. I really want to thank them. I would also like to thank the principal and teachers at Sir Lowry’s Pass Primary, as well as all those who have prayed for me.” Fiela will be holding her final fundraiser, an idols competition, in the Sun City Blue Hall in Sir Lowry’s Pass on 2 March. Here Fiela is with photos from the high tea fundraiser.
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Sy dansdrome word waar Macassar se Kirvan Fortuin (21) het einde verlede jaar sy graad as ’n dansonderwyser aan die Universiteit van Kaapstad se School of Dance ontvang. Kirvan is sedert 2002 ’n lid van die Cape Whalers Field Band, toe hy in gr. 6 by Macassar Primêre Skool was. Sonder enige formele dansopleiding het hy hom in 2010 by die School of Dance aangesluit. Kirvan se studies en verblyf is
deur die Field Band Foundation (FBF) geborg. Belinda Jackson van FBF sê: “Die FBF is uitermate trots op dié prestasie en op een van hulle mees getroue lede.” Kirvan beoog om van Augustus af sy dansstudies voort te sit aan die Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam, Nederland. Hy is tans op toer deur dié land saam met ’n bekende dansgeselskap, Express Dance Company.
Kirvan Fortuin het sy graad as dansonderwyser op 15 Desember 2012 van die Universiteit van Kaapstad ontvang. FOTO: VERSKAF
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Three years in prison for R100 bribe NICOLE MCCAIN A 39-year-old Ethiopian was sentenced to three years imprisonment after he was found guilty of attempting to bribe a Lwandle police officer with R100. Ethiopian national Abey Dalkso, who lives in Lwandle, was stopped at a roadblock on Hlathi Drive in Asanda Village on 11 October 2011. He was asked for his licence by a police officer and when unable to produce it, was issued a fine, says Lwandle police spokesperson, Constable Mthokozisi Gama. Dalkso offered the police officer R100 in an attempt to avoid the fine. The officer arrested him, and Dalkso was charged with bribing a police officer. After a number of appearances in the Strand Magistrate’s Court, he was sentenced to imprisonment on 6 February.
Percival Wagenstroom, deputy director for the Somerset West cluster of the Department of Justice, said upon enquiry that sentencing of common law bribery is at the discretion of the magistrate. If the bribery is criminal, the sentence is applied according to the Magistrates Court Act. The magistrate will often look at the interests of the community, personal circumstances of the accused and nature and gravity of the offence. Sonja Labuschagne of Ettiene Barnard Attorneys in Somerset West says, “In terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004 the penalties for bribery to be imposed by a regional court, is a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 18 years or, in the case of a sentence to be imposed by a magistrate’s court, a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years.” She says that the Act also allows for a fine
to be issued, to the value of five times the amount used during the bribery. The clerk of the court confirmed that in this case there was no option of a fine or suspended sentence. Labuschagne says that, personally, she knows of only one other case in which the suspect was convicted of bribery after offering a bribe of R1 000. “The accused pleaded guilty andwassentencedtoafineofR5 000plusthree years’ imprisonment suspended for five years. The R1 000 bribe was also forfeited to the state.”
Back with his family A man who had been living on the street was reunited with his family at the Oasis Assessment Centre for Homeless People in Gordon’s Bay on Thursday (21 February). Leonard Esua was living on the street in Somerset West, says Gertruida Hendricks, manager at the centre, and was admitted to Helderberg Hospital three months ago with serious injuries. The hospital was unable to track down any of his relatives, and referred Esua to Oasis af-
ter his treatment. There he received additional care. “Leonard came to Oasis unable to say a word, and improved as the weeks went by,” says Hendricks. “One of the field workers recognised him and we started searching the Internet and calling to find his family. A day later his wife came to collect him here at the assessment centre. He is now reunited with his family, safe and sound.” Esua has returned to Mitchells Plain to his family.
From the left are Naomi Williams (ward clerk at Helderberg Hospital), Leonard Esau and his wife Elizabeth Esau, Gertruida Hendricks, Caren Dumas (nurse at Helderberg Hospital) and Sallvon Fransman (head social worker at Helderberg Hospital) PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Should guns be privately owned? NICOLE MCCAIN After the shooting of model Reeva Steenkamp in the Pretoria home of her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius, the Gazette asked readers if they felt guns should be kept in South African residences.
“Sometimes it is a good idea to keep a gun, in case someone tries to break into your house,” says Leeroy Marthinus of Macassar. “But you should keep it in a safe place that only you know about to prevent any accidents.”
Strand’s Simukai Homera says that while it is a good idea to keep a gun in your home for self-defence, appropriate safety measures must be taken.“You must make sure your gun doesn’t fall into the wrong hands, and it must always be kept in a safe place. You must also know how to use the firearm as well as safety precautions like the golden rule of using a gun: When in doubt, do not fire.”
Macassar se Michelle Petersen, hier saam met haar baba Hillary, dink dis ’n slegte idee om vuurwapens in die huis te hou, “’n Mens weet nooit wat kan skeef loop nie. Dis gevaarlik, veral vir vroue. Jy en jou man kan ’n rusie hê, en dan haal hy die vuurwapen uit,” sê Petersen. “En die vuurwapen moet ver weg geberg word van enige kinders, want hulle is nuuskierig en kan seerkry.”
Clyde Jansen van Macassar sê hy het in ’n stadium ’n vuurwapen by die huis gehad, maar hy sal nooit weer nie. “Enige iets kan gebeur. Die kinders kan met die vuurwapen speel, want hulle krap rond in die huis.”
Strand se Leonie Kellerman sê sy dink mense moet ’n vuurwapen in hul huis hou. “Dis vir jou eie veiligheid. Deesdae is jy nêrens veilig nie. Jy kan die vuurwapen dalk in ’n kluis sit om meer veilig te wees, maar dalk word die kluis gesteel.”
Cindy Malan, of Strand, says that the home is no place for a gun. “It’s not safe. If someone is going to break in, you can’t prevent it. And they could even use your gun against you. Guns shouldn’t be in the home. It’s just too late to shoot first and ask questions later.”
Police need information
GEKONFISKEER: ’n Man en ’n vrou is verlede Maandag (18 Februarie) in hegtenis geneem nadat kreefsterte ter waarde van sowat R500 000 in hul besit gevind is. Luidens ’n polisieverklaring het die Gordonsbaai-polisie inligting van die publiek ontvang van kreef wat vanaf Hawston naby Hermanus vervoer word. Die polisie het Abdurohman Adams (53) en Ruwardha Thompson (50) op die N2 naby Gordonsbaai afgetrek en altesame 4 478 kreefsterte is in sakke in hul voertuig se kattebak gevind. Die twee verdagtes het Dinsdag in die Strand-landdroshof op ’n aanklag van die onwettige besit van kreef verskyn. Albei beskuldiges bly in aanhouding tot hul volgende hofverskyning op Maandag 25 Februarie, wanneer hulle ’n formele aansoek om borgtog sal bring. FOTO: VERSKAF
WORKSHOP AGAINST VIOLENCE: In an attempt to target gang violence amongst the youth, the Lwandle police organised a workshop with pupils of Simanyene High School. Representatives of the police, Rape Crisis, Patch, the Department of Social Development and other organisations addressed the pupils. Pictured speaking is police spokesperson Constable Mthokozisi Gama.
The Lwandle police are seeking the assistance of the community in fighting crime by reporting any criminal activities immediately. The Lwandle police can be phoned at the following numbers: • Lwandle Police Station: 021 845 2060; • Metro Police: 021 596 1999 or 107; • Lwandle Sector 1 (Lwandle, Broadlands Industrial Area, Broadlands, Polile Park, Vlakteplaas, Ezinkomeni, Enkanini and Silahliwe): Constable Sivuyile Mtshotana on 082 522 1200; • Nomzamo Sector 2 (Nomzamo Area, Wag ’n Bietjie, Solly’s Town, Ethembeni, Happy Rest and Broadway Mall): Constable Edward Nthaba on 082 522 1202; • Asanda Village Sector 3 (Asanda Village/ Zola): Constable Mkhululi Mawela on 082 522 1205. These police numbers can also be used to lay a complaint. Lwandle police spokesperson, Constable Mthokozisi Gama, urges “the public to be the police’s eyes and ears by immediately reporting suspicious-looking persons or vehicles in their areas”. He also encouraged residents to come forward with information about drug outlets, drug houses or sellers of stolen goods, assuring the community that they may remain anonymous. “We depend on the assistance of the community and appreciate their assistance to root out crime in the Lwandle policing precinct.”
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Lesers-SMS’e ) Lwandle-inwoners, Gwendoline Roberts voed meer as 100 kinders met sop, maar wat doen julle, behalwe om die wêreld aan die brand te steek? Molesmakers, volg Gwendoline se voorbeeld en doen iets nuttig, anders gaan julle en jul kinders ook iewers in ’n ry staan vir kos. P. Steyn, Strand ) Lwandle se inwoners kan sê wat hulle wil, maar dit gaan nie oor werk nie, maar om die wêreld lekker aan die brand te steek. Alle onluste en stakings (insluitende dié wat nog moet kom) gaan nie oor dienslewering en geld nie, maar om die land onregeerbaar te maak, want dit raak al hoe erger onder ANC-bewind. Die ANC het juis al in die 1980’s gesê: “Ons sal die land onregeerbaar maak”. Is dit nie wat tans aan die gang is nie? Smit, Strand ) In2Food neem 25 mense in diens, maar die inwoners van Lwandle is ontevrede omdat dit nie uit hul gebied kom nie, maar kom ons kyk verder. Dit gaan meer as net oor werk. Jy kan op ’n vreedsame manier jou griewe lug eerder as om die paaie te versper met klippe, die wêreld aan die brand te steek en oor te gaan tot geweld. Dit gaan om ’n gebied onregeerbaar te maak, want onrus is besig om oor die land toe te neem met ’n president wat stilswye handhaaf! Rynhardt, Somerset-Wes ) In2Food issue is NOT a labour issue, it is intimidation and forbidden under the Terrorism Act. Deon
Gazette gaan binnekort Mobi! Net meer as agt maande ná die Gazette-groep aanlyn gegaan het, kan jy ook ons nuus in die palm van jou hand hê. Van 12 Maart af sal die Boland Gazette-webwerf in Mobi-formaat vir selfoongebruikers beskikbaar wees, wat beteken jy kan die nuus van al ses Gazette-streke lees, waar jy jou ookal bevind! Op dié wyse hoop ons om ons aanlyn-nuus aan meer mense beskikbaar te stel – volgens die internasionale Mobi-kennis-agentskap mobiThinking verkry 57% van Suid-Afrikaners wat internettoegang het, dit slégs deur hul selfone.
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HAVE YOUR SAY! APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE APPROVED CAPE TOWN SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (A COMPONENT OF THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN) Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 3(4)(b) of the Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations as published in terms of the provisions of the Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000 and in terms of Section 4(7) of the Land Use Planning Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance 15 of 1985) that the undermentioned application has been initiated by the City of Cape Town and is open to inspection at the office of the Spatial Planning and Urban Design Department, 16th floor Civic Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, the City’s libraries and the Planning and Building Development Management Department’s district offices. The details regarding the proposed amendments can also be viewed on planning.capetown.gov.za. Enquiries may be directed to Adele McCann on tel 021 400 9322 or fax 021 400 2862 or e-mailed to Future.CapeTown@capetown.gov.za. Written comments, if any, with reasons may also be lodged at the Spatial Planning and Urban Design Department’s office of the abovementioned on or before 31 March 2013, quoting the above application and your contact phone number and addresses. Nature of application The following technical amendments to the Cape Town Spatial Development Framework are proposed: • • • • •
The Industrial designations are to correlate with the approved Cape Town Zoning Scheme zoning categories. A definition of peripheral residential is to be introduced. Coastal/urban edge misalignments in the Fish Hoek and Glencairn areas are to resolved. The bullet point referencing system, in Table 5.6: Criteria and guidelines for the review of the development edges (page 58), is to be replaced with a numbering system. A new guideline is to be introduced into Policy 23 (referring to urban edges) indicating that any application for urban development outside the urban edge should preferably be submitted simultaneously with its related or constituent rezonings so that the assessment of the CTSDF amendment can be undertaken holistically and with adequate reference to the intentions of the application, and the availability of infrastructure and services.
ACHMAT EBRAHIM CITY MANAGER
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Welcome back home, Tata Madiba It was half or no Christmas to the world without you our legendary wall to lean on A legendary of peace and tranquility, a world’s greatest icon of unity We are excited to see you healed the father of nations of other nations Without your presence, Tata Madiba, our lives are vulnerable and desperate We fear we will be cast into shambles and become miserable We were like a flock of sheep without a shepherd Where the vultures are free to attack us as they so wish You are our flame of hope With your sharp needle of wisdom hooked to a thread of unity You set the once shattered nation to a harmonious pace politically We still believe we need to learn more and more and emulate your pure suave For without you and such wisdom we are nothing but blustering human beings on a
wrong move You are our role model with rare and unique admirable characteristics Your personality is beyond reproach. You are the cornerstone of our country, a line of success, a trailblazer, a peacemaker. A simple leader, approachable, self-starter, down to earth gentleman, always sober, You have a professional hallmark of leadership, organised, patient, and exemplar You are the kingpin of peace and unity which is development orientated A demonstrator of convincing and lasting reconciliation A gallant fighter of political equality and self-identity Renowned rare first and last blessed leader in the world An angel who radiated forgiveness at its best in this planet You are our energiser when our hopes are hanging in the balance.
JONATHAN GABRIEL MANGWIRO SINYORO, Strand
Debrey is an asset to Gordon’s Bay I would like to extend a huge thank you to Debrey at Fantastic Beads and Crafts in Village Walk, Gordon’s Bay. Debrey undertook a really difficult piece of work, restringing 12 rows of really minute beads (hundreds), completing a beautiful necklace. She persevered through difficult setbacks with much patience and determination
and what a super, special gift in the end for me. Please support this truly gifted lady who goes the extra mile for her customers and her delightful shop for all your beading and craft requirements. She is a true asset for Gordon’s Bay.
HEATHER MAY, Gordon’s Bay
Building on another’s plot With the high cost of purchasing or renting a house, many people are now turning to building granny flats or other structures on the properties of members of their family. The Legal Aid Board provides some advice on setting up hassle-free agreements. Arrangements are mostly in place to deal with payments in respect of water and electricity charges. These arrangements usually work well as long as the relationship between the parties is amicable. The problems arise when the parties have arguments or when the original owners of the property pass away. It is for this reason that, before building commences on the property of another, all parties involved must be aware of the legal implications of their actions. Erecting a building on the land of another, even with the owner’s consent, has the effect that the building becomes one with the land. Thus the owner of the land owns the building too. But what happens to the money invested in erecting the building? The erection of a granny flat or other structure usually has the effect of improving the land and increasing the value of the property. This means the owner of the land can now sell the property at a higher price than previously. Generally speaking, the person who
erected a building on the land of another with such other person’s consent is entitled to claim either the actual amount spent on the building or the amount by which the value of the landowner’s property has been enhanced. To avoid problems at a later stage, the landowner may register the right of use of the person who erected the dwelling. This registration takes place at the Registrar of Deeds. This means that the occupier is protected in his use of the building in the event of the landlord selling the property or in the event of another person inheriting the property. Bear in mind, though, that this right of use extends only to the occupier during his or her lifetime. When the occupier dies, he may not bequeath this right to a third party. This is an important consideration since it could leave his children and/or spouse without accommodation. It is therefore necessary to seek legal advice from an attorney when buildings are to be erected on the land of another. Not doing so, could have potentially disastrous results for both the landlord and the occupier of the building. ) Find Legal Aid offices at Office 201, 2nd Floor, Eikestad Mall, Bird Street, Stellenbosch (021 882 9221) or Drosdyhof, Ground Floor, Wesfleur Circle, Atlantis (021 572 8522). The Advice Line can be reached by dialling 0800 110 110.
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City of Light vier 1 jaar Die City of Light Projek, ’n niewinsgewende gemeenskapsgedrewe projek, het op 12 Februarie hul eerste verjaarsdag gevier. By hierdie geleentheid het lede van die projek meer as 500 geskenkpakkies en vrugtepakkies aan kinders oorhandig in Beverley Hills, Dark City, Erijaville en Morkel Cottage. Die vieringe het gepaard gegaan met die projek se Kinders in Plek-program wat streef daarna om kinders vaardighede te leer om hulself te beskerm, te handhaaf en hul potensiaal te help ontwikkel. Andrew Arnolds, leier van die projek, sê kinders het gedans op Jesus-liedjies. “Dit was wonderlik om te sien dat kinders hul geniet en dans, huppel en saamsing. “Die verjaardagliedjie is deur kinders van Morkel Cottage en Erijaville gesing, tot groot vermaak van die gemeenskap,” vertel Arnolds.
Die geleentheid is ook gebruik om die gemeenskappe toe te spreek oor probleme wat kinders raak. “Daar is grootliks klem gelê op die beveiliging van ons kinders en die gemeenskap is bewus gemaak om ’n meer veilige hawe vir ons kinders te skep. Kinders is ook aangemoedig om enige vorm van mishandeling aan te meld,” sê Arnolds. Arnolds het ook ouers gemaan om kinders nie alleen winkel toe te stuur nie en alleen te laat op plekke wat onveilig is nie. “Graag wil die organisasie die gemeenskappe en gemeenskapsleiers bedank vir hul ondersteuning. Spesiale dank ook aan die donateurs vir hul mildelike bydrae wat hul gelewer het om ’n verskil te maak in ons gemeenskappe.” Indien die publiek enige verdere inligting rakende die projek verlang, is hul welkom om die kantoor te besoek by Gordonsbaaiweg 152, Strand, of skakel 021 80 19512/084 689 0820.
Elizabeth in die straat-tuin wat sy twee weke gelede begin het.
Straat-tuin bewaarheid droom NICOLE MCCAIN ’n Vrou van Macassar het twee weke gelede die droom wat sy en haar man al jare lank koester bewaarheid. Maar ongelukkig eers ná sy dood. Elizabeth Pieterse het ’n tuin langs haar huis, en voor die Good Hope-crèche in Kabeljoustraat waar die hele gemeenskap dit kan sien, aangeplant. “Ons het lankal gesê ons wou ’n tuin maak,” sê 76-jarige Elizabeth van haar en haar man, Karel Pieterse, se gesamentlike visie vir iets wat hulle met die gemeenskap kon deel. Karel het vir 16 jaar vir die parke-departement van die Kaapse munisipaliteit gewerk en het ’n diepgewortelde liefde vir plante gehad. “Hy het elke jaar vir my rose op Valentynsdag gebring,” sê Elizabeth, wat in 1966 met haar man getrou het. Ná haar man in Oktober verlede jaar oorlede is, het sy besluit om uiteindelik die daad by die woord te voeg
Die Projek het 500 geskenkpakkies en vrugtepakkies aan kinders oorhandig.
Andrew Arnolds (links) en Vida Arnolds vier die City of Light Projek se eerste verjaarsdag. FOTO’S: VERSKAF
Coffee for folks, stories for kids Tummy Time 4D Ultrasound Studio and Baby Shop in Chelsea Village, Somerset West, is planning to host storytelling sessions, free of charge, starting from April onwards. Lara Dalling of Tummy Time says the idea is to let “the kids listen to stories while moms and dads have time to relax in the coffee shop”. The sessions will take place every Tuesday at Squares Coffee Shop in Chelsea Village, from 09:00 to 10:00. For more information contact Lara Dalling on 021 852 6768 or at lara@tummytime.co.za.
Zandvliet celebration It’s time to dust off your running shoes and celebrate Zandvliet Secondary School’s 25 birthday. As part of the school’s celebrations this year, they are hosting a fun walk along with their annual carnival. The carnival will take place on Friday 1 March and Saturday 2 March on the school’s grounds, with the promise of entertainment galore. On the Saturday, the fun walk will get under way, and the school is looking for 1 000 entrants to take part in the 9,3km route, which winds its way around Macassar. Entry costs R10 for each participant, and all participants will receive a medal and refreshments at the finish line. The fun walk starts at 08:00 and registration opens at 06:30. For more information, contact Trevor Forbes at Zandvliet Secondary on 021 857 1016.
en die tuin te begin. “Ek het ledige tyd op my hande, en ek wou besig bly. Ek het gedink: ‘Hoe kan ek teruggee vir die gemeenskap en iets mooi maak?’” Elizabeth het besluit om haar groen vingers te gebruik en die straat mooi te maak. Sy is op ’n plaas grootgemaak, en is van kleins af geleer hoe om vir plante te sorg.“Ons is baie wysgemaak van die natuur. Ons is daar gebore; in die natuur.” Omdat die grond in Macassar baie suur en vetterig is, sê Elizabeth, het sy net vetplante geplant. “Ek kan nie water bekostig nie. Ek vertrou net op die dou en reën.” Elizabeth het al die plante uit haar eie tuin oorgeskuif na die nuwe tuin toe. Maar sy het hulp nodig om die kleuterskool se heining reg te maak, want die sonneblomme wat sy nog wil plant het iets nodig om teen te groei. Kontak Elizabeth Peterse by 021 857 4563. So kan sy dalk iets wat sy en haar man sáám geplant het, in die nuwe tuin laat voortleef.
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Tuesday 26 February 2013
Kleuters bring Valentynsvreugde na Sencit Resthaven Inwoners van die Sencit Resthaven-tehuis in die Strand is op Valentynsdag bederf. Die inwoners is besoek deur die leerlinge van die St John’s-kleuterskool en Cinnamon Square Spar se personeel, wat seker gemaak het dit was ’n spesiale dag vir almal. Spar het pragtige kolwyntjies en oliebolle gemaak vir die geleentheid, en die Spar se personeel het ook opgetree en Bybelverse voorgelees. Die St John’s-leerlinge het met hul oulike sang die Sencit-inwoners vermaak.
Leerlinge van die St Johns-kleuterskool sing vir die inwoners van Sencit.
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Cinnamon Square Spar het pragtige kolwyntjies gemaak.
Inwoners van Sencit Resthaven is op Valentynsdag besoek deur die leerlinge van die St Johns-kleuterskool en Cinnamon Square Spar se personeel.
A cup-cake treat for Valentine’s brightened up their day Children at Emfundisweni Pre-Primary School in Nomzamo received a special Valentine’s Day treat, donated from pupils at Vergezicht Primary School. The Vergezicht pupils held a competition on Friday (15 February) to create decorative cupcakes, but each entrant had to create two – one for themselves, and one for Heidi Naude of Halli Trust to deliver to less fortunate children at Emfundisweni.
Macrean Booysen (left) and Simnikiwe Beliwe recieved their cupcakes from Halli Trust’s Heidi Naude.
Sibabalwe Magumela tucks into her Valentine’s Day treat.
Heidi Naude of Halli Trust (left) and Sannette Gibson, manager of Vergezicht Primary, with some of the cupcakes. PHOTOS: NICOLE MCCAIN
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Winners of the Vergezicht cupcake competition in each grade were, from left, (front) Jean-Siri Abegglen, Nicola Steele, André de Wet and Bianca Strydom; (middle) James Jackson, Ruben Alexander and Sean Buckley; (back) Alexander Best and school manager Sannette Gibson.
Help plan SWest Somerset West residents are invited to participate in the proposed plans for a “revived” Somerset West Town Centre. Ward 84 councillor, Stuart Pringle, invites residents to contribute to informing the Town Centre’s vision by attending public exhibitions where they can provide their input. There will be three exhibitions, which members of the public are wel-
come to attend, on: ) 25 February to 1 March at the Library Hall; ) 4 to 8 March at the Somerset West Town Hall; ) 11 to 15 March at Shoprite in the Vineyard Centre. The material will also be available online from 21 February 2013 at http:/ /www.capetown.gov.za/ en/Planningportal/Pages/Projects.aspx.
Tuesday 26 February 2013
General - Algemeen
Helderberg Gazette
CAPE GETAWAY SHOW AT LOURENSFORD: The Cape Getaway Show is coming to Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West from 15 to 17 March, and five lucky readers can stand a chance to win double tickets. With the focus on a fun-day out for the whole family, kids’ activities include a climbing wall, quattro bungy and bubble ball, while loads of visitors will walk away with weekend breakaways, gear and other amazing prizes in the spin-and-win competition. Gates will be open as follows: Friday 15 March: 10:00–18:00; Saturday: 16 March: 09:00–19:00 and Sunday 17 March: 09:00–17:00. Entrance is R60 for adults and R30 for children and pensioners, and tickets are available at the gates or online at www.getawayshow.co.za. Full show details can be found at www.getawayshow.co.za. ) To enter the Gazette’s lucky draw for tickets, SMS your answer to the following question to 36480. Each SMS costs R1,50, and should reach us by 12:00 on 1 March 2013. The question to answer is the following: At which wine estate will the Cape Getaway Show take place?
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Crispy sweet potato cakes These crispy sweet potato cakes make a delicious vegetarian meal that takes only minutes to cook. Ingredients 600 g sweet potatoes 2 small onions, finely chopped 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 green chilli, finely chopped 2 tbsp plain yogurt ½ lemon 60 g feta cheese Plain flour 1 egg Bread crumbs Method: ) Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into large chunks. Boil or steam until tender – about 10 minutes. ) Fry the onions over medium heat in a splash of oil. Once softened, add the spices and green chilli. Continue
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Heroes honoured Over 20 organisations and individuals were acknowledged by the City of Cape Town for their contribution to the community on Thursday (21 February) with Civic Awards. Subcouncil 08 chairman, Stuart Pringle, said, “Today we honour men, women, and organisations who represent the very finest of the community. People who voluntarily give of themselves to serve the people. These are the real heroes in our community. We recognise them today and we honour them with the awarding of Civic Award certificates.” Civic Honours have been awarded annually for over 50
years and are conferred to acknowledge individuals, organisations and military units that have distinguished themselves through extraordinary acts of service or outstanding contributions to their community and the city. Awards were given to The Nomzamo Community Trust, the Red Cross Ladies, the Somerset West Community Policing Forum, Helderberg Crime Watch, The University of the Third Age, Helderberg Hospice, Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve and the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco). Various individuals were also honoured.
Over 20 Civic Honours awards were handed out.
Lundi Mama accepts his award from subcouncil chairperson Stuart Pringle.
Heather Mecuur was also hounoured during the proceedings, with an award handed over by Stuart Pringle.
Nkosinathi Ralarala accepts the award on behalf of Sanco from Stuart Pringle. Mama, Mecuur and Ralarala are all from the Helderberg.
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Tips for teens on how to stay safe . . . wherever they are
South African teenagers are not unlike their peers anywhere else in the world – their lives revolve around their family, school and social life.
Streetwise teens know that they do not have to leave home for their safety to be at risk. Even the relative comfort of their social circle can bring them face to face with situations where their judgement can be severely tested. “Many of these tips come from teenagers who know that staying safe can be easy and will empower them to take control of situations that could be challenging,” says Rob Dale, managing director of ADT Security Western Cape. Social media and the Internet can be deceiving Online interaction has made communication fast, fun and easy but it also provides cover for predatory individuals on the look-out for naïve teenagers. ) Never include personal information in social media forums, blogs or websites. ) Online friends are better kept online. Never agree to meet online contacts in person and do not hesitate to block a contact that makes you uneasy. ) Think twice before posting information online. Do not post comments that could embarrass you or hurt and offend others. ) Check with your parents before downloading content or purchasing items online. Many items are under copyright; and credit card details could be at risk when purchasing from an unsecure site.
Socialise safely when you’re out on the town It is easy to lose track of time when socialising with friends, but the following common sense tips will ensure you have a good time and get home safely. ) Go out in a group and stay in your group. Do not go elsewhere with strangers you meet. ) Tell your parents where you will be and keep to an agreed curfew for coming home. ) Don’t accept drinks from strangers and stay sober. ) Make sure that you have a safe ride home with a designated driver at the end of the evening. ) Keep your cellphone on at all times and call home if you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation. Staying safe while home alone ) Know how your home’s alarm system works and memorise passcodes. ) If your parents are away overnight, have the number of a neighbour or relative on hand in case of an emergency. ) Never leave younger siblings home alone, even for a short time. ) Always remember to set the alarm if you are the last one to leave home.
) If you are home alone and the alarm is disarmed, make sure that security gates and outside doors are locked. “Most of these tips only require a bit of common sense and won’t curb your sense of freedom or personal style,” says Vian de Bod, a 15-year-old from Cape Town. These tips have been compiled by ADT Security Western Cape.
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Hocker fun at Rusthof NICOLE MCCAIN Very few people may have heard of a sport called hocker, not to be confused with hockey, but at the Rusthof school for pupils with special educational needs, the sport is a popular way to help children with physical disabilities hone their motor skills. The game is played primarily by children with cerebral palsy, says occupational therapist at the school, Elmarie Smythe. The court is arranged with 16 circles and two goals. Eight players from each team stand in each of the circles and a goalkeeper guards the goal. The aim is, without leaving the circle, to pass the ball to the shooter who will attempt to score. The ball is passed using sticks resembling croquet clubs, and no hands feet or legs are allowed to touch the ball, explains coach Lorraine Adolph. “The game is very popular at schools for children with special needs,” says Smythe. “The schools compete against each other during the winter season, playing matches every week.” The sport is a great way for children with physical disabilities to develop. “It gives them exercise and many of the children don’t get a chance to participate in other sports. Hocker teaches them competitiveness and allows them to socialise with their team mates and
Johan Bermidi prepares to shoot. other teams. It builds self esteem and develops balance, coordination and muscle strength.” The Rusthof school doesn’t have enough children with cerebral palsy to make up a team, but Smythe says the school encourages children with other disabilities, such as Down’s syndrome, to make up the nine-member team. Although the school has been offering hocker as a sport for almost a decade, Smythe says it is still developing as a regional and national sport.
The aim of Hocker is to pass the ball, without leaving the circle, to the shooter, who will attempt to score.
Children at Rusthof LSEN school play hocker on the marked out court at the school.