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Dreaded ‘Guy Fawkes’ looms
Monday, November 5 sees Guy Fawkes celebrated amongst locals for no persuasive reason. Many community organisations and civil society have raised their concerns and objections, particular in light of random shootings and irresponsible behaviour by those taking part. Year after year, properties are damage, sensitive persons struggle whilst animals cannot bear the loud noises. The City of Cape Town has announced the designated
fireworks sites in the lead-up to Guy Fawkes and Diwali taking place in early November. These sites will be the only sites in the City where residents will be able to legally discharge fireworks on 5 and 7 November respectively as well as on New Year’s Eve. The designated sites are –
Bishop Lavis Sports Field, Lavis Drive, safety of all concerned. Fireworks will not be Bishop Lavis, allowed to be discharged after 23h00 (11pm) on guy Fawkes and Diwali, with New Year’s Metropolitan Sports grounds, Melkhout Eve being the exception. Members of the Street, Bonteheuwel, public with information relating to the illegal Athlone Stadium parking area (eastern side), sale or use of fireworks should report this to Klipfontein Road, Athlone, the City’s Public Emergency Call Centre on 107 from a landline or 021 480 7700 from Delft Central Sports Grounds, Main Road, All designated fireworks areas will be patrolled by City Law Enforcement, Metro a cellphone or to the South African Police Delft, Police and a fire inspector to ensure the Service (SAPS) on 10111. (Copy submitted)
16 Days of Activism By Nawaal Ernstzen The 16 Days of Activism for no Violence against Women and Children is a global campaign, internationally known as, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.
women and children that exists in our world. For far too long, freedom, shame and silence have allowed violence against women to escalate to epidemic proportions; one in three women worldwide experience gender-based violence.
And locally, these statistics are astounding but While the name may differ, the aim stays also inconclusive. While the reported cases are the same; it wishes to raise awareness of high, there are many cases that go unreported, the high prevalence of violence against which is sad but unfortunately, a fact.
This very important initiative was started in 1991, by the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute, held by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL) at Rutgers University, a university in New Jersey, in the United States of America. It has since been adopted in many countries and for good reason.
The campaign runs every year from 25 November until 10 December. Pay special notice to these dates though, as they were not chosen on a whim.
Abuse is everywhere. For those not sure what abuse actually is, it is any form of behaviour (physical and verbal) that causes fear, bodily harm and pressure (forcing you to do things you do not want to do). And in many of these cases, the perpetrators are not strangers, it happens within the woman and child’s own home. It’s sad to think that women have won many wars but still have to fight the battle within her own household.
• November 29 – International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
A closer look at these dates reveal • 25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
• December 1 – World AIDS Day • December 5 – International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development • 10 December – International Human Right’s Day Be aware, be cautious and speak out; don’t be a victim, be a warrior, and fight back.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Nelson Mandela
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HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR CITY? A time for honesty, to face facts, a time to stand up and a critical time for leaders and churches to have an eye and a fresh perspective of the future to lead an unborn generation to a better world. Based on that knowledge it should move us and translate into action. Truth has the power to sober any city and any nation. The truth about life and death has the power to transform any culture or community. Whenever you are confronted with your own mortality, you are left with two sobering choices: Am I where I should be in God’s view? What changes do I
need to make to ensure that I get where I need to be? Once you know the truth and the heart of God for any place, it becomes your and my responsibility to respond appropriately. Certain parts of South Africa you will find people who are living in a damaged environment. And yet everyone carries on as if it does not exist. Most often society deals only with the surface threats against its people. When everyone accepts the status quo of brokenness, the community will never be built. Remember: Evil flourishes while good people do nothing. The main challenge facing us today is not the threat against gang warfare, but rather an attack on our morals, values and belief systems. A city that has its foundations built and cemented on the truths
New tech for SANParks …. visitors to these parks will now be able to buy digital tickets online before arriving at the gate. These digital tickets will then be scanned at the gate for quick access. Ms. Sello said this system also catered for tour operators who in the past had to purchase group tickets from SANParks offices. Ms. Sello said SANParks implemented differential conservation fees in 2004 in all its parks with the exception of Table Mountain National Park. The Cape Town Cable Car will not be affected by these changes. (Copy submitted)
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Matthew 10:28 - Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Quran O Children of Israel! call to mind the (special) favour which I bestowed upon you, and fulfil your covenant with Me as I fulfil My Covenant with you, and fear none but Me. – Surah Al-Baqara, 40
of the Bible will never be destroyed. I think it’s time to frustrate and disturb the plans of the enemy. He has come to destroy the fabric of society and he will not stop until every wall has collapsed and every individual is destroyed. We cannot sit still. There’s work to be done. As long as the civilized world allows inhuman treatment to be inflicted upon any people then our freedom is threatened and as long as people being oppressed and not free our fight must continue for the liberation of our people. We must remain strong and hopeful. True freedom is in sight. Psalm 127:1-5. Ken.mitchell@ telkomsa.net – 0641339460. God Bless.
From the beginning of November, SANParks will be introducing new gate access technology at Table Mountain and West Coast National Parks and it’s expected to streamline ticket purchase and quick access for visitors to these parks. The roll-out of the new gate system coincides with the
introduction of differential conservation fees at Table Mountain National Park which offers South African residents and Southern African Development Community (SADC) nationals reduced rates. According to SANParks managing executive for Tourism Development and Marketing Hapiloe Sello,
A Day in the Life of a Chef
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Support Group The CANSA association of South Africa will hold a cancer support group on the last Thursday of the month at the Athlone library from 10am to noon. For more information call Abeda Steenkamp @ 021 689 5347,
Abby Solomons Ten learners from Saxonsea Secondary School in Atlantis, who hope to become chefs once they have left school, took part in the GrandWest Social Economic D ev elo p me n t C a re e r Ori e n t a t i o n Programme earlier this month. Over three days these young people were mentored by GrandWest chefs and experienced what it takes to work in the various kitchens at such St Johns Evangelist Anglican Church will hold a Bazaar at the Church hall 205 Belgravia Road, Crawford, on Friday November 30 at 6pm and Saturday December 1 at 9am, starting off Bun on the Run. Stalls will be available with groceries and vegetable on sale. There will be a
a busy establishment. Saxonsea Secondary School serves the communities of Saxonsea Atlantis, Mamre, Pella and Darling. Despite the many challenges these areas face, Saxonsea High School learners received a 95, 5% pass rate last year. Impressively, this school has managed to achieve an 80% or higher matric pass rate since 2012. (Copy submitted) beer garden, bric-a-brac, jumping castles and entertainment. Booklets and tickets for Bun on the Run are available at the church office. For more information call the church @ 021 697 4956.
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employment rate and poverty in the area, she grabbed the opportunity to empower the Msinga community through job creation and skills capacitation. “In my community, young girls being abducted and forced into marriage even at the age of 16 is as common as dropping out of school to run a child-headed family. situationfound compelled me to Patrick Masoka has been sentenced to 10 on governmentTheofficials stealing intervene and develop years imprisonment for stealing a farm and government resources. He welcomethese the wives’ livestock belonging to the Shabalala clan conviction and‘young sentencing ofthrough Masoka.skills transfer,” said Mntungwa. in Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal. “This sentence should andthat will definitely She added a partnership with the Department of Higher His sentence was recently handed down by serve as a serious deterrent to would be Education had been forged to the Pietermaritzburg Regional Court. Prior thieves in the public service.” Local women of uMsinga in KwaZulu-Natal are now equipped assist learners dropping out of clothing manufacturing skills. to with being jailed, Mosaka was a civil servant “Dubious public servants, state-owned school to complete their matric employed as a project manager within the entities officialsatand sector no private cost with 216 officials learners KwaZulu-Natal alreadydevious part of theschemes programme. burning desire to do turing business.who think devising to more to uplift her Without any financial assisThe 38-year-old from Msinga Department of Rural Development and defraud government and society, is the community led Lel- in KwaZulu-Natal says she tance, she started her entreLand Reform. The Special Investigation right thing to do, must know that there ly Mntungwa to resign as a saw a gap in the market when preneurial journey and now Unit’s (SIU) forensic investigators found will be no place to hide when the SIU retail store manager and start a leading retailer closed down. affords more than 60 people a that Masoka, who manufacworked on settling landto reduce investigate her own clothing living. In an effort the un-them.”
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TIKZN links international investors with small businesses in the province. For more information call 031 368 9600
“Women in remote areas don’t have access to information and resources to thrive and are neglected. Rural life is still very much dominated by a patriarchal system where women find themselves working harder to prove themselves.” She said perseverance and hard work were her recipes for success in life and that the onus was on the individual to take advantage of the opportunities to succeed. “I am not afraid of a challenge and I am somewhat of a risk taker. I believe skills transfer is a sustainable gift - it can
empower people to become income generators and survive during difficult situations.” Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) whose mandate is to promote KZN as an investment destination, provided Mntungwa with business guidance. “The turning point in my career was in 2016 when TIKZN did an Umzinyathi District Municipality roadshow. I was given an opportunity as an up-and-coming entrepreneur to deliver a presentation at the roadshow. “Even though I probably had the least experience in the room, I capitalised on the opportunity given to me by TIKZN to expose my business. “TIKZN encouraged me to view my business on a much larger scale and to identify opportunities to market my products internationally,” She said.
unities in need of ent services suffer me public servants p claims, as criminals dur- SIU head had operated criminally. Let’s fight corruption together A number of Advocate, Mothibi, said citizens trust fight corruption ourse ofAndy their emLet’s hotlines and helplines have been created by public servants to execute their duties with government to ensure that the public can You can send an SMS with information to in government deWhat are you doing to distinction so that quality servicetogether delivery report corruption without revealing their 32211 at a cost of R1 per SMS. fight corruption in your flows communities swiftly. A number of hotlines and ,” hetosaid. identity. community or your place In addition to the above numbers, you can “Communities in need of government v said the SIU will criminal activities can also be ber is 0800 701Share 701. your helplines have been helps created of work? If the information in the positive also call government’s National Antiservices suffer when some public servants comments with us on: investigationto ofensure a criminalthat case, a reward vily onupgovernment sent Corruption to CrimeHotline Line.toYou bycourse government double as criminals during the reportcan corrupt email: vukuzenzele@ may be paid. You can call the that with you are informaaware of without of theirstealing employment in government ound govan SMS the public can report corrup- sendactivities gcis.gov.za or on Crime Stop number on 08600 10 111. giving your name. The number is 0800 What are you doing to departments,” he said. esources. tion without revealing theircriminal tion 701 to 701. 32211 at a cost of R1 @VukuzenzeleNews Anonymous tip-offs about fight corruption Mothibi said the SIU will strike heavily Vuk’uzenzelein your ome the conviction identity.activities can also be sent to Crime Line. per SMS. community or your place ncing of Masoka. If the information helps in In addition to the above of work? Share your ntence should and the positive investigation numbers, you can also call comments with us on:
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LET’S TALK BUSINESS WHAT WE ARE NOT TAUGHT One of the worst awakenings for small business owners is realising that everything learnt at varsity was not everything there was not know about running a business. Educational institutions tend to teach us how a perfect business runs. Understandably, they are sticking to their curriculums.
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paying time: We may have been taught what specifically in the services sector. a bad and a doubtful debt is, but not what the Dealing with client complaints: most effective and successful ways of recovering 4. Most small business owners are not trained in those long outstanding debts are. psychology. We thus do not clearly understand 2. Human resource issues: The business human behaviour. If we did, we would be able textbook assumes that all staff will be at work on to deal with client complaints very effectively. time everyday and working productively. This is a myth. Imagine the impact on a small business The real business school starts when you run when a staff member calls in ill, while another is your own small business. In future articles I will already on maternity leave. This immediately address some of the above issues in more detail. places strain on the remaining staff who now Heinrich Jemane CA(SA) is the founder goes into emergency mode to cover all bases. and managing partner of LBH Chartered
Sometimes potential problems are merely How to get a client to trust you: We mentioned without unpacking those problems 3. are not taught this skill since it is academically and providing clear solutions. I list a few real assumed that customers will just walk in and life small business problems below: do business with us based on our marketing. 1. The real impact of customers not In reality, much more convincing is needed,
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Bonteheuwel High School pupils have the opportunity to tour the Netherlands next year but they need your help in getting there. The trip will cost R10 000 for each of the eight learners who are all
in grade 11. The school will also be eight pupils from Langa to join them. If able to contribute financially and or assist any other way towards the trip, call 084 281 3436. (Copy submitted)
more of a reason to use social media while catching their rides. The JET8 Foundation in collaboration with Taxi Connect, joint venture between SA Taxi and Taxi Choice, recently announced the launch of TaxiCam, the world’s first social media engagement app created for minibus taxi commuters. TaxiCam allow users to share branded selfies and videos with their followers across multiple social media platforms. Through JET8’s social currency, users are rewarded for their influence. For every in-app like, comment and share, users earn JETS, which can be used to redeem products online or over the counter. TaxiCam is now available to download from Google Play Store and App Store. Visit https://taxicam.jet8.app
Campus media encouraged to expand
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Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana has encouraged campus radio stations to expand into the digital platform and continue to churn out dynamic and informative content. Kekana made the call during a Campus Media Workshop and networking session held at the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) headquarters in Hatfield, Tshwane, on Monday. The Deputy Minister said campus radio stations are not only platforms to engage with students, they also play a vital role in communities as the majority of campus stations reach listeners in the communities surrounding the university premises campus stations are a tool for social cohesion, a budding ground for talent and a critical medium of information sharing. – SAnews.gov.za
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R eig niting our economy I
n the State of the Nation Address in February this year, I announced a range of measures that government would undertake in partnership with all sectors of our society to country on a new path of growth, employment and transformation. Since then, we have taken clear steps to rebuild investor confidence in our economy, end corruption and state capture, restore good governance at state-owned enterprises and strengthen critical public institutions. Even as our country is going through difficult economic challenges we have made progress. We are reforming our economy and creating an environment that is conducive to investment, and have embarked on a drive to attract $100 billion dollars in investment by South African and international investors over the ne t five years. For several years our economy has not grown at the pace needed to create enough jobs or lift communities out of poverty. Added to that, our economy has weakened in recent months, partly due to global factors such as a rising oil price, and deteriorating trade relations between the US and other major economies. Emerging markets such as Turkey and our own have been negatively impacted by these global trends.
Government is responding to these challenges, many of which are outside our control, to stimulate inclusive growth that will ultimately deliver the jobs and the better lives that all South Africans want and deserve. Government knows what it means for families to pack fewer food items into shopping trolleys and baskets when prices rise, or what it means for workers to stress about taxi fare when fuel prices go up. And when rising prices impact on businesses, it is often the livelihoods of workers that end up being threatened. We want to rid our society and our economy of such stresses and pressures, and we want all outh fricans to benefit from growth and development. In line with this, I recently announced an economic stimulus and recovery plan that consists of five key areas that will help revalitise our economy. These are the implementation of growth enhancing economic reforms, reprioritisation of public spending to support job creation, the establishment of an Infrastructure Fund, addressing urgent and pressing matters in education and health and investing in municipal social infrastructure improvement. We will also prioritise economic activities that will have the greatest impact on youth, women and small businesses.
Government is fast-tracking the implementation of key economic reforms that will unlock investment opportunities, grow the economy and create much-needed jobs. These include revising visa requirements to boost tourism and attract highly skilled foreign nationals. Tourism plays a role in growing our economy and creating jobs and has been earmarked in the National De-
We also want to encourage South Africans to support small business and cooperatives, and to stop buying illegal goods. velopment Plan as one of the core sectors for job creation. The revised Mining Charter will also be implemented to ensure that the mining industry is transformed and inclusive. By making it easier for investors – South African and international – to enter our mining sector, we will see more businesses emerging, and more businesses mean more jobs. We also plan to reduce the
cost of doing business by reviewing the prices of electricity, port and rail tariffs in order to boost exports and make South African industries more competitive. Government is negotiation with the corporate sector to lower data costs so that we can provide relief for poor households and increase the overall competitiveness of the South African economy. We also want to encourage South Africans to support small business and cooperatives, and to stop buying illegal goods as this is a form of individual corruption which leads directly to job losses. Government spending will be reprioristised towards activities that have the greatest impact on economic growth, domestic demand and job creation, particularly for township and rural economies, women and youth. We will also increase support for black commercial farmers through blended finance from the Land Bank, the Industrial Development Corporation and commercial banks. This will help to increase their entry into food value chains and access to infrastructure like abattoirs and feedlots. In line with this we also want to finalise the signing of 0 year leases to enable farmers to mobilise funding for agricultural development. To ensure that our economy
is more inclusive, government will establish a township and rural entrepreneurship fund to provide finance to scale up e isting projects or provide startup capital for new projects. The sanitation situation in many of our schools is unacceptable and to address this, funds will be allocated to ensure the speedy completion of 1 100 sanitation projects in public schools. I announced these and a number of other financial and non-financial measures to help resolve the economic challenges that we are facing as a country. I have no doubt that this stimulus and recovery plan will not only reverse the slowdown of our economy, but that it will result in a visible and sustained improvement in the lives of all South Africans. As South Africans, we have confronted challenges far greater than this before. By working together, we managed to end the system of apartheid and set our country on the path to a peaceful transition to democracy. We must come together once more to grow our economy, create jobs and transform our country. All South Africans must join hands and make an extraordinary effort to overcome the economic challenges we face. It is, as Madiba said, in our hands. v
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Engen Driver Wellness sees Western Cape truck drivers roll up their sleeves and get tested Engen Driver Wellness once again brings health to the front seat for truck drivers by providing them with free health screenings. As part of National Transport month, Engen officially launched the annual programme on October 1. Running for its seventh year, Engen Driver Wellness will reach 19 sites in four provinces during October.
the screenings are conducted by qualified nurses and councillors and include blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, BMI (Body Mass Index) and HIV/AIDS tests. The drivers also receive free meals, caps and water bottles after each assessment.
Engen’s Corporate Social Investment Manager, Adhila Hamdulay says the Mobile clinics are set up at selected Engen main aim of this initiative is to improve Truck Stops and retail service stations and health through awareness. “Education
helps to remind drivers why their health have some form of concern. is important and how life choices affect Adds Hamdulay: “As testing is voluntary, their well-being. Ultimately, this increases the incremental acceptance of health their health, safety and productivity.” management as a path to longevity and A clear indication that this intervention wellbeing are important indicators that is making a difference is the marked health empowerment is gaining traction. increase in the number of individuals Given the long and lonely hours long haul using the services. In 2017, 3 217 drivers drivers spend on the road and the stresses took advantage of the voluntary health associated with the job, these interventions screenings of which 44% were found to form a critical pillar of support.” Engen’s focus on Health and Safety is aligned to its business. Health and Safety is entrenched in every aspect of the company’s operations. World-class standards and guidelines govern all of Engen’s practices in this regard and are applied vigorously to ensure operational excellence and best practice. (Copy submitted)
Jan Pieterse a Truck Driver from Heidelberg goes through one of the Health checks during the Engen Driver Wellness campaign, Engen Winelands One Stop Cape Town, Western Cape
Sister Lungi Mkhize administers a health check to Johannes Kolobe during the Engen Driver Wellness campaign, Engen Winelands One Stop Cape Town, Western Cape
Sister Mbongile Manci administers a health check to Siyabonga Ngcobo during the Engen Driver Wellness campaign, Engen Winelands One Stop Cape Town, Western Cape
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Champions
Yes, it has been a long coming, but in the end it was all worth it! Finally, after many years of hard work and numerous sacrifices Bayview FC can claim to be 2018 Coca Cola
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Cubs tournament keep raising the bar
Champions. In a tense final against local rivals Juventus, thanks to a penalty Bayview won 1 – 0. (Credit Rashied Isaacs)
The annual Cubs tournament for players under 6, 8 and 10 hosted by Rygate Local Football District (RLFD), shows no signs of yielding. Since the inauguration of the tournament, the number of teams has grown and attendances swelled. This year alone, 120 teams enter the tournament despite face by economic challenges plus the regional water crisis. Several officials
Club Cricket
Roderick Francis of Hanover Park FC is put off on his attempt at goal by Bayview’s Keegan Bailey in a Nedbank Cup qualifier match between SAFA Cape Town Third
divisions teams played at William Herbert on Saturday. Hanover Park won 5-3 to advance to the next round. (Credit Rashied Isaacs)
Psl
With this victory City moves closer to the top half of the table. The team will enjoy a After 11 rounds Bidvest Wits heads the 2 week break before their next league match. ABSA Psl log. Hot on their heels is cock- (Copy submitted) a-hoop Orlando Pirates, who beat Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday. Top 8 champions Cape Town City got back on the winning trail when easily beating Amazulu After an indifferent start, Stellenbosch 3 – 0, who earlier in the week beat City in have bounce back splendidly to currently the Telkom Cup, so it was sweet revenge. occupying top spot in the National First
Nfd
After last year’s early abandonment of club cricket due to water restrictions, club cricket is in full swing. A number of clubs, Hanover Park, Avendale, Bonteheuwel, Elsies River, Bishop Lavis, Montrose, Ottomans still have places for new players. (Copy submitted) Division (Nfd). For the past three seasons Stellenbosch, formerly Vasco FC, have threatened promotion only to fail at the last hurdle. This year the players look a look fitter and hungrier to achieve success. Sadly Ajax Cape Town blows hot and cold, synonymous with their inconsistencies which handicap them in the Psl. If one has a look at the league table, the other Western Cape teams, Cape Umoya United and Ubuntu CT are in for arduous season. (Copy submitted)
of the organizing committee are determined to maintain the standards given the hunger for football amongst these junior players. The mass participation drive is in line with one of Safa CT objectives which is making the beautiful game accessible and available to everyone, without exclusions. (Copy submitted)
SAB Regional League Cape Town Region (selected) Fixtures 2018 Friday 2 November Silver Spurs v Cape Town United Kuils River v Junction Rovers
Saturday 3 November Bluegum United v Bayview FC Matroosfontein v Hanover Park
Friday 9 November Hanover Park v Nova National
Saturday 10 November Bellstar United v Bluegum United Goals 50 United v Silver Spurs Junction Rovers v Matroosfontein
Friday 16 November Kuils River v Matroosfontein Greenwood Athletic v Silver Spurs
Saturday 17 November Bluegum United v Young Pirates Hanover Park v Rebels FC Junction Rovers v Nova National
Friday 23 November Silver Spurs v Hanover Park
Saturday 24 November Goals 50 United v Bayview FC Cape Town United v Bellstar United Rebels United v Junction Rovers Young Pirates v Matroosfontein
Sunday 25 November Nova National v Kuils River Cape Town City FC v Bluegum United (Copy submitted) ** Check Cape Flats News Facebook page 4 venues & times**
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Running achievers
“Where Community Sport Prospers”
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VOB on receiving end against rampant Bothasig
Mymoena Hendricks and Zulfa Davids with their sub 60 shields obtained at the ARD road race Grassy Park, obtain earlier in the month. Both women are from Athlone and run for the Nantes Athletic Club in Bridgetown and finished the 10km in less than 60 minutes. (Credit Rashied Isaacs)
Baseball The French National Baseball Team (ranked 24th in the world) arrives in Johannesburg on November 2, 2018 to take on the South African National Baseball Team (ranked 26th in the world) in a 7 game test series for the ‘Presidents Cup.’ Cape Town will host game 5, 6 and 7 respectively at the Durbanville Baseball Club. South Africa will play the reverse test series in France next year all in preparation for the Africa European Olympic Qualifiers 2020 which is expected to take pace in in Europe during the month of September 2019. (Copy submitted)
Jody Burch of VOB swings wildly Lansdowne on Saturday. Keeping an VOB Macaws from Lansdowne lost at a pitch during a Major league eye on proceedings is Kyle Botha of 17-0. (Credit Rashied Isaacs) game played at Chukker road in Bothasig and umpire Farouk Manuel.
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