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Year 16 • Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Tel. 021 853 0211
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Die sterk Suidooster het verlede Vrydag groot skade in Sir Lowry’s Pass aangerig. Drie huise in Sun City is beskadig toe bome daarop geval het en ’n informele huis in die Uitkyk-gebied is platgewaai. Inwoners van Barnabas Shawstraat het benoude oomblikke beleef toe ’n lewendige kragkabel losgeruk is en vonke rondgewaai het. Nog ’n krag- en telefoonkabel, wat deur ’n vallende boom in Mandela-rylaan beskadig is, het inwoners vir byna 18-uur sonder elektrisiteit gelaat. Teen 14:00 Sondag was die telefoonlyn nog nie herstel nie. (Links): Abie Fortuin staan hier tussen sy besittings nadat sy huis in die Uitkyk-informele gebied Vrydagoggend omstreeks 07:00 platgewaai het. Volgens Fortuin het sy vrou, Charlotte Martin, wat dié oggend tuis was, beserings aan haar bors en rug opgedoen toe die huis op haar ingeval het. (Regs) Dié bloekomboom in Mandela-rylaan wat ontwortel is, het die huise van Sandra Witbooi en Nanny Dlamani beskadig. FOTO’S: DELIAH BRINKHUIS
Know your HIV/Aids status NICOLE MCCAIN
World Aids Day was held on Saturday 1 December, with a clear message from government and NGOs – know your status. As part of a campaign by the health department’s sub-eastern district, a testing drive was held at Khanyolwethu High School in Lwandle. There were also staff on hand to provide blood pressure tests, family planning counselling and dental services Sithembiso Magubane, spokesperson for the Western Cape Department of Health, says
about 14% of all those tested in the Helderberg were HIV positive, with almost 15 000 tests carried out during the 2011/2012 year. This is slightly higher than the provincial average of 10%, where over 900 000 tests were done on people between the ages of 12 and 70. However, Magubane says it is difficult to account for increases, as the number of tests carried out differs from year to year. He says that awareness campaigns also play a role in encouraging people to come forward for testing, as well as improved prevention strategies
such as male and female condoms, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) programme, HIV counselling and testing and increased access to Antiretroviral Treatment (ART). He added that testing is provided at all public health facilities in the area and at nonmedical sites. There are two in the area: one in Masincedane in Lwandle and the Philippi Trust in Somerset West. For details, phone: ) Phambili Community Development on
021 845 6574 ) Bellvalley Initiative 021 852 0146 ) Masincedane 021 854 6303 ) Mother2Mother 021 421 4894 ) Helderberg Hospice 021 852 4608 ) Philippi Trust 021 852 7659
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Tuesday 4 December 2012
Like peaches and cream
Tuin met liefde gekweek
BY DANIQUE FULLARD
NICOLE MCCAIN
Peaches are in! I bought my first punnet of small, freshly picked dessert peaches last week and I was delighted by their sweetness. Having indulged in those for the short time they lasted, I now understand the madness in Thomas Walker’s quote in which he claims, “Life is better than death, I believe, if only because it is less boring and because it has fresh peaches in it.” This may be the voice of a radical peach lover, but there is some sense in this brave claim. This fruit originates from Asia and has throughout history maintained its cultural value in many Eastern cultures. In Chinese mythology, “peaches of immortality” appear in many folktales; this fruit with its mystical value granted longevity to all who ate them. This said, they’re in season, they are so versatile and they’re healthy, which makes them great to use as a snack or in many dishes. One can do so much with this sweet fruit. Why not cut slices in a fruit salad, toss some slithers in a salad (works well in a chicken salad with mayo dressing), make your own peach chutney, make your own chicken sosaties with dried peaches, or try this simple recipe with your next braai? Or, as I prefer, simply slice and serve with freshly whipped cream with a drizzle of honey. Grilled fresh peaches can be used as a dessert with ice cream, or served with a savory dish like roast pork or game.
Katie Philander het verlede jaar haar tuin in Firlands begin, nadat sy ’n ongebruikte stuk grond daar opgemerk het.
Recipe for 6 grilled fresh peach halves: Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 3 large ripe peaches, stone removed, halved 1 tbsp light brown sugar 1 tbsp melted butter Small pinch of nutmeg Pinch of salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste, optional (omit if making a dessert) Preparation In a small bowl mix the sugar, butter, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Carefully brush the grates of a hot grill with an oiled paper towel. Place the peach halves on the grill cut side down. Grill for 2 minutes and turn. Immediately spoon and spread a little of the sugar mixtures over the hot peach halves. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, remove and serve hot, room temperature or cold. • Danique Fullard contributes food columns to our sister publication, the Breederivier Gazette, in Robertson.
Sy het die eienaar genader wat die grond aan haar gegee het om ’n groentetuin te begin.“My pa was ’n boer en toe ek die grond sien, het my hart vir dit gebrand.” Katie kweek nou beet, wortels, botterskorsie, pampoen, spinasie, boontjies, uie, tamaties, mielies, kropslaai, waatlemoen en ’n verskeidenheid blomme, insluitend sonneblomme. Sy het haar tuin begin met R700 se saad en die plantjies liefdevol groot gemaak. Sy het onlangs twee 20 F-emmers groenboontjies geoes en berei voor om 90 bossies uie te oes.
Wat Katie nie self gebruik nie deel sy aan die gemeenskap uit. Sy het geen vervoer nie en loop na Firlands van haar huis in Sercor Park. Katie doen ook self al die tuinwerk. Haar vriend Frederick David help haar en van haar bure se kinders sit soms hand by. Maar dit is harde werk en daar is geen elektrisiteit of krane op die perseel nie. Katie moet die water in emmers vanaf die nabygeleë rivier dra. “Die bure se kinders hou daarvan, want ons klim in die rivier,” lag Katie. Sy het ook probeer om ’n petrol-gedrewe pomp te huur, maar sy kan dit nie bekostig nie. Totdat sy ’n manier kan vind om die water uit die rivier te pomp, hou sy maar vol om haar plante met emmers water nat te maak. “Ek kry die plante so jammer. Hulle kry dors, net soos ’n mens.”
Rape Crisis needs food, hampers Rape Crisis Helderberg is appealing for donations of non–perishable food for the Christmas hampers they distribute to survivors of rape. Drop-offs can be made on the corner of Hospital and Batavia Streets. For more information, contact Colleen or Joy on 021 852 5620
Katie Philander en Frederick Davids spog met die spinasie in hul tuin.
FOTO: NICOLE MCCAIN
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Home owners get title deeds NICOLE MCCAIN Fifty-six-year-old Katrina Davids became the owner of her first house last Wednesday. She was one of the 70 home owners from Temperance Town’s low cost housing project to receive their title deeds, in a handing over by the City of Cape Town. “I’m very grateful for the house. It’s my first property in my life, and I’m already 56!” said an overwhelmed Davids. Fellow residents, Margaret Mabihi (76), said after receiving her title deed, “This is my own house. I waited ten years for it. But I enjoy my house very much now. I always smile when I see my house.” The residents started occupying the new homes at the end of Dec- Katrina Davids embraces project manager Margaret Mabihi accepts her title deed from Counmeber 2010. Johan Brandt after receiving her title deed. cillor Ernest Sonneberg. PHOTOS: NICOLE MCCAIN The title deed states that the residents who were given a house by the City’s Mayoral Committee Member sponsibility for their homes, and to City are the legal owners of their for Human Settlements, Councillor take over the maintenance of the buildings. homes, and is the final process in the Ernest Sonnenberg. Ward 100 councilor Johan MiddleSonnenberg explained that owners development of the housing project. “Today is the last chapter in this will now be able to use the house as ton said at the event: “They are the book,” said Johan Brand, project an asset when applying for loans, owners now. No one can take that manager for the Human Settlements which they may use to extend their away from them.” The last families took up residence homes or open a small business. Directorate in Somerset West. He urged the new owners to take re- in February 2011. The handover was conducted by the
GPF-vergadering Die gemeenskap van Macassar word genooi om die algemene jaarvergadering van die gemeenskapspolisie forum (GPF) vanaand (4 Desember) by te woon. Cassiem Anthony, GPF-voorsitter en die Macas-
sar-polisie se stasiebevelvoerderlt.-kol Errol Merkeur, sal terugvoer gee. Die vergadering begin om 19:00 in die ou gemeenskapsaal. Bel die Macassar-polisie by 021 857 7100 vir nadere besonderhede.
TWO ARRESTED DURING ANTI-DRUG MARCH: Two residents of Broadlands Village were arrested for possession of drugs, during a march against drugs that was held in Broadlands Village on Saturday. Community members found drugs in one of the homes, and reported it to the police. Two men were then arrested, according to Lwandle police spokesperson Constable Mthokozisi Gama. Since the campaign, began in November, seven homes had been vacated, says Doreen Mynhardt of Multi Projects, the developer of the estate. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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3 arrested at store Three men were arrested on Saturday for the possession of illegal fire arms and a stolen motor vehicle. Strand Police were informed around 19:30 of suspected robbers in front of the Seven Eleven store in Main Road. Police found two men in the
vehicle with the two fire arms. The other man was found fleeing the scene, also with an illegal fire arm. It is suspected that the group was about to rob the Seven Eleven store. The men (24-35) are to appear in Strand Magistrate’s court after being charged.
STAAN SAAM TEEN GEWELD: Die Macassar-polisie het Maandag die jaarlikse 16-dae veldtog teen geweld teen vroue en kinders by hul stasie van stapel gestuur. Lt.kol. Errol Merkeur, die stasiebevelvoerder, Anita Jooste, die sosiale misdaad koördineerder, en Juanita Phillips, GPF-ondervoorsitter, het lede uit die gemeenskap tydens die geleentheid oor die veldtog ingelig en aangemoedig om enige vorm van geweld by die polisie aan te meld. Op die foto (middel) is Jooste saam met lede uit die gemeenskap. Heel regs staan Merkeur. FOTO: BERNADETTE ROSSI
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NG-plaasmark sluit Die gewilde plaasmark van die Strand NG Moeder-kerk sluit op Vrydag 7 Desember met ’n Kerksmark af. Die mark sal van 9:00 tot 11:00 in die kerksaal op die hoek van Fagan en Birken-
News - Nuus headstrate plaasvind. Heerlike pannekoek asook ’n verskeidenheid tuisgebak, konfyt, wegneemetes, nagereg, groente en vrugte sal te koop wees. Besoekers kan ook ’n draai by die wit-olifante, en naaldwerk stalletjies maak. Kersgeskenke en Kerskaartjies sal te koop wees.
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No excuse not to get tested World Aids Day took place on 1 December, and in the spirit of knowing one’s status, the Gazette asked readers if they thought enough was being done to make HIV and AIDS testing freely available.
Leon Hendricks van Strand meen die feit dat mense nie hulself laat toets nie, is nie omdat hul nie weet waar hulle dit kan laat doen nie. Hy sê mense is bang om hul status te weet. “Daar is genoeg advertensies wat mense na klinieke en hospitale te verwys. Maar mense wil nie hul status weet nie. Ek dink as jy bang is om getoets te word, moet jy iemand saam met jou vat. Hulle hoef nie jou status te weet nie.” Jeffrey Matshaba from Stellenbosch says it’s not just about services that the government provides, but what communities do with it that matters. “The government is doing enough, but it’s what we do with the facilities provided that’s important. People just turn a blind eye and ignore the information that is everywhere. It’s so easy to find information on how to get tested. You can even ask at police stations and community centres.”
The government is doing a good job by providing testing facilities, but it’s just irresponsible people who don’t make use of it. You can get tested at clinics, and even at some pharmacies.”
Rebecca Zinlindile from Nomzamo says that while the government advertises regularly to tell people where they can get tested, information also comes from community members. “There are still a lot of people who don’t know where to get tested, but people in the community who do know motivate them to get tested.” PHOTOS: NICOLE MCCAIN
“Die regering doen nie eintlik genoeg nie,” sê Lorencia Cloete, wat in Somerset-Wes werk. “Hulle moet mense se huise besoek om hulle in te lig oor waar hulle getoets kan word.”
Eben Snyders van Somerset-Wes sê dat dit maklik vir mense is om getoets te word. “Jy kan kliniek toe gaan, of jouself laaat toets tydens gratis toetsdae by ’n gemeenskapsaal. Op die oomblik is daar oral tente vir Wêreld-Vigsdag waar jy ook getoets kan word. Dis ’n goeie ding; almal moet getoets word.”
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Lwandle gets tested Lwandle residents were urged to know their HIV status on World Aids Day (Saturday), with free testing done at Khanyolwethu High School by the health department’s sub-eastern district. Sithembiso Magubane, spokesperson for the Western Cape Department of Health, says around 15 000 tests were carried out in the Helderberg last year, with around 14% of those HIV positive.
Lina Menerha (65) was one of the first Lwandle residents to have their HIV tests done by Mpumelelo Xelelo (right) on Saturday, as part of a campaign by the health department’s sub-eastern district for World Aids day.
Farmworkers to strike again
Rozette Adams of Masincedane hands out stickers to the children who came for their tests. The event, held at Khanyolwethu High School, also provided blood pressure tests, family planning counselling and dental services for the children. PHOTOS: NICOLE MCCAIN
Your SMSes: concern over police NOT ENOUGH MONEY FOR PENSIONERS Who will help the pensioners? We have to live on R38.71 per day, in total R1 200 a month. We worked for most of our adult lives up to the age of 67 and paid taxes while working. How can we survive? 16-DAE TEEN GEWELD IS NIE GENOEG NIE Dit is ongelukkig waar dat 16-dae-veldtog teen geweld teen vroue en kinders te min is om geweld te beveg. Die groot probleem is dat die ANC-regering nie ernstig is om misdaad te bekamp nie en nog minder die DA. Die polisie pas ook nie streng wetgewing toe nie, nog minder weet hul hoe om teenoor slagoffers van verkragting op te tree. Tans sien ek slegs dat SA se situasie gaan vererger. SA het ’n nuwe geloofwaardige regering nodig wat wet en orde kan handhaaf. Tans is dit nie in plek nie. Rynhardt, SomersetWes ARE POLICE SCARED TO DO THEIR JOB? I’ve been on holiday for three weeks now and the Macassar Police’s patrol of our streets have been pathetic. Children on their way to
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school and hard working people on their way to work get harassed for money by skollies on street corners or near spaza shops. Where are the police? Nowhere.They must be vigilant and not only raid at night or weekends, for crying out loud. We pay them to do a job which they should do, or are they scared? Concerned Sector 2-resident Lieutenant-Colonel Errol Merkeur, Station commissioner, Macassar Police, says: “It is of utmost importance that the community becomes involved in policing. Structures such as the Community Police Forum (CPF), Sector Police Forum and neighbourhood watches are community based structures which form part of community policing. The station management in collaboration with the CPF urged the involvement of communities at imbizos, but still we as CPF and police are struggling to get the community involved. Macassar Police strive to serve the community at large and also to render a professional service, but without the involvement of the community it lacks on certain levels of policing. The management of Macassar Police and the CPF invite the community to report poor service delivery or contact the station commander and his team to better service delivery at local level.
Farmworkers are set to resume their strike today (4 December), after the government was unable to meet their request for a minimum wage of R150 a day. According to Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant, by law a new sectoral determination for a minimum wage could only take place 12 months after the last wage adjustment in March this year. This means workers could face another four months of waiting. Cosatu reportedly said on the weekend that workers were calling for a day of action across the agricultural sector in South Africa. Western Cape police commissioner Arno Lamoer has said the police are ready for the protests. Sixteen towns were affected by strikes, with local farm workers at Lourensford Estate in Somerset West also downing tools.
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Withdrawing abuse charges may become illegal NICOLE MCCAIN
against their perpetrators at the launch of the 16 days of activism campaign for no violence against women and children. Xingwana said the current review of the Gender based Violence Act would protect women who had withdrawn their cases and had later been killed by their husbands and partners. The review would also help convict perpetrators of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Const Mthokozisi Gama, spokes-
A recent announcement that women may no longer be able to withdraw charges of sexual abuse or domestic violence has causes mixed feelings. Women and children Minister Lulu Xingwana said she would be considering making it illegal for abused women to withdraw criminal cases
a good thing. She says that often charges are withdrawn due to pressure from the victim’s family or community. “People would think more carefully before laying charges, and once the charges are laid, they can’t be forced to withdraw them due to pressure placed by their family.” But Hilda Lourens of Ukhukanya, which deals with victims of domestic violence, says the announcement raised red flags for her. She says
person for the Lwandle police, says they face the challenge of women withdrawing charges after they have laid them. “Often women will withdraw charges, saying they have made peace with their partners. But the abuse will still continue.” He says this creates a negative cycle which uses up police time and resources. Reinette Evans, director of Rape Crisis Helderberg, says making it illegal to withdraw charges would be
should the law be implemented, women would be even more reluctant to report domestic violence. “Now they can still opt out…Women don’t withdraw just because they want to. There are many reasons why they do; they may want to move on with their lives and don’t want to go through a court case.” Lourens is concerned that there is not enough infrastructure, such as safe houses, to implement the review.
The orchid grower from Vergelegen NICOLE MCCAIN As a testimony to his many years of tending to the gardens at Vergelegen Estate, William Jackson’s house now overflows with the bright colours and delicate petals of the orchids he lovingly tends. William started growing orchids before his retirement in 2006. He now has over 50 plants. “I always wanted to continue gardening after my retirement,” says 71-year-old William. “But it is hard work which requires a lot of attention.” Orchids need care all year round, explains William, who gives the plants a special compost mix to keep them healthy. William learnt to care for orchids while he was working as a gardener
on the Vergelegen Estate, where he still lives. He was born on the farm in 1941 and attended school there until grade 6 when he needed to help his father support the family. William was given a job at the homestead gardens and learnt everything he knows about plants on the job. He often worked with roses and learnt about orchids from a Portuguese gardener that the Barlow family, the farmowners at the time, had brought here. William says he also taught the two Barlow sons, Charles and TomTom, to garden. “It was difficult,” says William, “because they wanted to do things their way.” After Anglo American bought the farm William was given the opportunity to complete his schooling,
William Jackson, with his favourite orchid. and received his matric at the age of 52. Even though he has carefully tended the farms gardens through numerous owners and over genera-
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New gardens for Nissen Park Chris Nissen Park received an early Christmas present of 16 new gardens, sponsored by engineering company Pragma, on Friday. As part of Pragma’s end-of-year Corporate Social Investment project, the company’s employees created new beds, planted a range of vegetables and erected wind resistant fences to protect the garden. The objective of this project is to ensure social and economic growth within Chris Nissen Park by working with a number of the residents. Staff members have also donated funds towards garden tools that will be donated to the new garden owners. “I’m very proud of the people who came here to plant the gardens,” says Rina Booysen, who was one of the lucky residents to receive a gar-
den. “My husband, Moses, died 7 months ago and he used to do all the gardening. I’m going to do it myself now, unless my grandchildren help me.” The initial vegetable garden project was started by Gerrie van Niekerk, a Somerset West resident. He and Paul Wantza, a Chris Nissen Park resident started a garden in Paul’s yard with the condition that Paul passes on his gardening knowledge to other members of the community. This grew to nine gardens, before Pragma’s involvement. Pragma also spent time at crèches in Chris Nissen Park, entertaining the children with painting and drawing activities, and a surprise lucky packet.
Rina Booysen, right, in the garden planted for her by Praga employees, from left, Edna Jackson, Leslie Anne de le Guerra and Charmain van Dyk.
Damon Visage was given a garden, planted by Willmarinne Steenkamp, Charlyn Smith and Marsha Fredericks.
Simoné du Toit, Edna Jackson and Leslie Anne de le Guerra planting seedlings.
REGISTERED SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS The City of Cape Town’s Directorate: Social Development and Early Childhood Development invites registered service providers in the social development sector who specialise in early childhood development, substance abuse, poverty alleviation, youth development, social entrepreneurship and vulnerable groups (senior citizens, disabled persons and orphans) to submit their company details for the purposes of collating a database of service providers for the directorate. Proof of registration or a vendor number is essential. The closing date for the submission of service providers’ details is 19 January 2013. Please submit your details to Fatima Davids by mail: Room 23, 6th floor Podium Block, Civic Centre, Cape Town; or by fax: 086 576 0170; or by e-mail: SocialDevelopment@capetown.gov.za. For further information, please contact Fatima Davids on 021 444 0194.
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Pre-school for Winnie Winnie, the school dog at Tonko Bosman Primary, may soon be joining in on a new set of lessons, once the old building has been converted into a pre-school. In November the Gazette reported on the closure of Tonko Bosman Primary at the end of this year and the concerns of the teachers over Winnie, who would be left behind. The Life Church in Somerset West is planning to take over the school building and convert it into a preschool for the Winnie, in front of the school building of Tonko Bosman Primary. children of the local farmworkPHOTO: NICOLE MCCAIN ers. “For years it has been a dream of ours relied on multi-grade teaching which saw to open such a facility,” says Ilse Pretorius, more than one grade in a class. In addition the school had a lack of facilidirector of the Life foundation. “With the pupils moving out, the build- ties and was falling into disrepair. Because ings will be left unoccupied. The idea is to the school is located on private property start-up a pre-school where the farmwork- leased to the education department, says ers’ children will be looked after, cared for, Casey, they cannot use public funds to upfed and receive quality education in a safe grade private property and therefore canenvironment. Our heart is to serve the com- not upgrade or maintain the existing facilimunity and give their children the best ty. The disrepair of the school is going to be start to life.” Pretorius says they have completed a a challenge, says Pretorius. “Unfortunately the buildings are going proposal and are awaiting final confirmation from the owner, farmers and neigh- to need a lot of renovation and fixing up, bours, but are hoping to open the school and we would like to appeal to the public and businesses to please get involved fiin January. Bronagh Casey, spokesperson for West- nancially. We are busy acquiring set-up ern Cape MEC of Education, Donald Grant, equipment and we need a jungle gym. If anyone would like to assist with setting says the decision was taken to close the school because of its low number of enrol- up, cost or donating equipment it would be ments. The school currently has only 28 pu- greatly appreciated,” says Pretorius. For more information please contact Ilse pils and numbers have steadily been decreasing for the last several years. Casey Pretorius at 021 855 0984 or e-mail her at says another concern was that the school ilse@lifechurch.co.za
Give a ‘something’ to night shelter With Christmas on the way, the Somerset West Night Shelter would like to spoil the people in their care. This will be done with a charity fundraiser called 54 Somethings. “The greatest gift is to share what you have and bless others. So far we have a donation of 54 packets of chips, 54 packets of sweets from Erinvale ECHO ladies group and are hoping for many more 54 somethings,” said Jo Swart, chairperson of the Night Shelter.
Suggested gifts are: tins of coke, nail clippers, sports sock, vaseline hand cream, deodorant, tissue pack, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, biscuits, small tins of coffee, slabs of chocolate, crackers, peak caps, water bottles, carry bags, magazines, etc. The shelter cater for 12 women and 42 men. Everything raised will be handed out on Christmas Day during a special lunch. For more information, phone Nazleah or Wayne on 021 851 4984. A driver can be sent to collect the goods.
Toy run for less fortunate children A Helderberg Toy Run and Sound Off is being held on Saturday 8 December at the Charles Morkel Stadium. The purpose of the day is to raise funds and also toys for less fortunate children. Attractions for the day include a sound off, potjiekos competition, various live entertain-
ment, food and drink stalls and a specialised kiddies area. There will also be a kiddies dance-off where the winner will walk away with a BMX bicycle. Entrance fee is R30 at the gate if you bring a toy and R50 without a toy. For more information, phone 084 332 7298 or email stirevents1@gmail.com.
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Locals to perform with Chris Brown Local musicians and bands stand the chance to perform at one of the forthcoming Chris Brown concerts. The concerts, presented by Canoc Productions in association with Channel O, GagasiFM, YFM, GoodHope FM and Independent Newspapers will be staged at the Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg on 15 December; People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on 17 December or GrandWest, Cape Town on 19 or 20 December. To stand a chance at being selected to perform at one of these
chosen relative to the number of votes they acquire and the artist with the most votes in each city wins the honour of performing on the supporting bill act of a Chris Brown concert. As part of the terms and conditions of the competition the winning musicians are still subject to artist management approval. The competition closes on 10 December 2012. Enter at www.facebook.com/pages/Listenwith-Care/9223934676. Mobile link: http://vafb.co/lwc.
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Tuesday 4 December 2012
General - Algemeen
Children have a fun day Helderberg Hospital, together with chartered accountants Pyper Turner Incorporated, hosted a Christmas party for children living with HIV/Aids last week. It took place from 08:00 on Friday 23 November at the Helderberg Nature Reserve. According to Dr Karin Stuve from the Infectious Disease Clinic at the hospital, about 200 children, from babies to 15-year-olds, attend their clinic for medication. “Every year we host a Christmas party for the kids. We try to reward them for another year of taking their medication and just generally hanging in there through the sometimes bad times of their illness. The community, both private and corporate were very generous in their support, allowing us to give the kids a
very special party,” she said. She added that some of the highlights of the day were a visit from the fire department, who after an entertaining and informative safety talk, turned on the hoses. “It was fantastic to see the kids dancing around in the water spray so full of energy and the joys of life.” Hanlie Roux, one of the staff members at Pyper Turner, says the company became involved with the project by means of a sponsorship as an employee’s wife is a doctor at the clinic. They then decided to become involved by means of a sponsorship. “We sponsored some cooler bags for the kids which they can use to keep their medicine cool. The staff assisted the nursing staff with the activities and the day was a great success,” she said.
Staff members of Pyper Turner Incorporated at the day’s event.
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Echo deel Kersvreugde Kinders by die Rustenhof-plaas is verlede week met ’n Kerspartytjie bederf. Die partytjie is deur die Erinvale Community Help Organisation (Echo) gereël. Elkeen van die 46 kinders het ’n geskenkpakkie, versier in helderkleurige geskenkpapier, ontvang. Welsynsprojekte soos hierdie partytjie is ’n jaarlikse projek van die organisasie. Des McCleod van Echo sê dat Helderbergrotariërs die Rustenhof-plaas, wat deel is van die Pearl-projek, aangewys het vir van-
jaar se uitreik-projek. Die 20 studente, in samewerking met die Echo-komitee en mentors asook van die Erivale-vroueklub, het die fondse beskikbaar gestel, die bokse sorgvuldig toegedraai en met items soos klere, skryfbehoeftes en lekkergoed gevul. Daar is ook kruideniers-pakke met kos en Kers-lekkernye aan 60 plaaswerkers oorhandig. McCleod sê hul Kersprojek het ook Garden Village, Bright Lights en die Helderberg Street People Centre ingesluit.
Mickyle Hendricks (11) glimlag breed oor haar geskenkpak.
Teslynn Afrika en Leandro Afrika lyk in hul noppies met hul geskenke.
Chelsea Keet en Jadewin Afrika.
Echo-student, Lauren Jansen en Amber Daniels.
Children enjoyed activities such as jumping castles, face painting and a modelling show. They were also spoilt with a surprise visit from Santa Clause and officers from the fire department.
Blessing is in the ‘giving’ Macassar residents were treated to a warm lunch recently when the local Muslim community celebrated the start of the Islamic New Year (Muharram). A few Muslim women reached out to more than 100 disadvantaged members of their community when they prepared a healthy and filling meal for them. Qohnietah Salasa says being generous and reaching out to the poor is a great giver of blessings. “Our generosity towards others will lead to us being blessed by the Almighty.” Salasa wished all Muslims a prosperous and fruitfull year ahead.
Helderberg Gazette
Young and old received a hot meal at the start of the Islamic New Year
Qohnietah Salasa, Faiza Edwards, Shamiemah Mosavel and Ganeefah Salas cooked and dished up hundreds of meals. PHOTOS: BERNADETTE ROSSI
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Year 16 • Dinsdag 4 Desember 2012 | Tel. 021 853 0211
Hoërskool Zandvliet se jong potspel-sensasie Ashley Daniels van Macassar het byna 10 jaar gelede begin agtbal-potspel (eight ball pool) speel. Hul bure het hom leer speel toe hy agt jaar oud was. Min het hy geweet hy sou eendag die Boland-span by die Nasionale snoeker-kampioenskap verteenwoordig. Die 17-jarige leerling van Hoërskool Zandvliet het in November aan die kampioenskap deelgeneem en tot by die finaal deurgedring. Dit is maar net nog ’n prestasie saam met die 11 trofeë wat hy reeds verower het. Op 14-jarige ouderdom het Ashley besef hy het ’n talent vir die sport toe hy in kompetisies saam met sy pa begin speel het en hy die o.18-trofee gewen het. Vir Ashley is die spel egter meer as net ’n sport. “Dis baie lekker vir my om pool te speel. Ek speel van kleins af. Dit hou my weg van verkeerde dinge soos dwelms en drank.”
Ashley Daniels het onlangs vir die Boland-snoekerspan deelgeneem.
Santas run for funds Santa Clauses will flock to Strand beach on 16 December for the Strand Lions Club’s Santa Clause Fun Run/Walk. Bring your Santa suit or hat and donate R20 for the 4 km circuit. The race will start at 08:00 at the Deep Blue Café when Santas will run to the Strand jetty and back.
Registration can be done at Deep Blue Café from 07:00 on the day. All ages are welcome and donations will go towards the Lions Community Projects. Many prizes can be won in the lucky draws. For more information, contact Lindy Rolfe on 083 287 6320 or Anneke Lotter on 082 466 6696.
DRIEKAMPKOMPETISIE: Dié oopwater-swemspan van die Hoërskool Hottentots-Holland het aan die Woolworths Liefdadigheids-driekampkompetisie by die Paul Cluver-landgoed deelgeneem. Agter van links is Jasper Gordon, York Gordon, Miquel Cyster en hul afrigter, Mark Dixon. Voor staan Havanna Hermanus. Die HHH-span het onder die eerste tien spanne geëindig.
Ondersteun Cotlands se gholfdag in Strand Cotlands Somerset-Wes hou op Vrydag 7 Desember ’n gholfdag by die Strand-gholfbaan as ’n geldinsamelingsgeleentheid. Die gholfdag word in ’n vierbal-beterbal (“stableford”) formaat gehou. Inskrywings is R1 200 per vierbal.
’n Putjie kan teen R750 geborg word. Heelwat pryse kan ook gewen word. Inskrywingsvorms is van Maandag tot Vrydag (08:00 – 17:00) by Cindy Lucas of Marie Delport beskikbaar. Belangstellendes kan 021 852 3527 bel.