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Elections not clear – cut
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Parties coy around Gender and Women Women often face daunting social, economic and political challenges. As activists, elected officials and constituents, their contributions are crucial to building strong and vibrant communities.
struggles voters have to face. Whilst by no means lowering above issues, local elections ought to be a personal contract between a ward councillor and his immediate constituency. Yet, in numerous wards, one find candidates who don’t live in “In our close proximity areas women raise the area he or she intends to represent and or issues that others overlook, devote energy have been absent from community activities to projects that others ignore, reach out to for a lengthy time. constituencies that others neglect, and help societies move forward together, ” said a well Many current councillors together with know community activist who wish to remain candidates when contacted to express an anonymous. opinion and or their party’s policy on local issues suggested this newspaper contact the And yet with the upcoming elections head office, where sadly one get send from on August 3, political parties have been pillar to post. ominously quiet around the issues of gender, women and the youth. No doubt councillors will respond they were never contacted, yet they very quick to react Since campaigning started, it’s been all to this story. above national issues, inter alia corruption, education, housing and personal feuds Some councillors will point out they have between individuals, rather than focus on spoken to the vast majority of voters in finding intervention and solutions to the daily their area, addressing matters like sport
amenities, improvement of service delivery (collection of sewerage, roads, etc.), usage of community centres, community safety, yet are unable to provide how the municipal finances works. That voters are disillusioned is undeniable. Just over twenty years in our hard fought democracy many people are craving for a better life. Our elderly are daily targets, whilst questions around housing, electricity and water are often delayed with no ongoing consultation. What about the unemployed and disabled?
A woman with ‘Green Fingers’
Ward councillors are well paid public officials and therefore it’s incumbent on them to serve their immediate ward. The current South Africa political system is devised to engender a civic participative culture and to deepen democracy. Let’s hope voters will closely examine their choices before deciding on their candidate. Time for play is gone, we need representatives who are committed and dedicated to improving the lives of all and not selected party loyalists. (Special Election Correspondent)
Not one to sit idle is Miriam ‘Green Fingers’ Booi (pic) of Golden Gate. When she saw a vacant piece of land she immediately knew what to do. Miriam who used to maintain and nurture the garden at the Multipurpose Centre did not need a second invitation. “The experiences I gather there with Mr. Baadjies have proven useful in starting with this garden,’’ said a smiling Ms. Booi. Together with other community stalwarts including Mr. Ike Basson, the groundwork was laid in last year in November, and the garden has already produced tomatoes. Since, the garden has produce spinach which was given to residents during Ramadaan. When probe on her motivation to staring this project, Miriam said, Unemployment and poverty is high, so people don’t always have money for food and so forth. This project is unique in that many of our people don’t often get the opportunity to work the garden themselves, and a project like this help unemployed with pride and gives them a skill.ˈˈ If the garden keeps growing as it is, the team plans to provide a nutrional meal to residents around the Rosewood school area from October month. Although they are well resourced with equipment, additional equipment support would be welcome. Anyone interested to donate and like to know more about the garden can contact Ms. Booi @ 076 3930 665.
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Letter to the Editor,
I have been reading Cape Flats News for around 10 years. In the beginning I did not think this newspaper will last this long. There was too much sport and not enough hard news. But after I met the news team I understood what they were trying to achieve and surprisingly they agree there’s too much sport at times.
Their biggest problem is support from local businesses who continues to support newspapers from the previous regime. People seem to forget that media from the past was the only ones who profited from advertising support. If Cape Flats News is able to get advertising support, they can employ reporters who can help cover stories. From what I understand is that most major newspapers are still in the hands of those
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who own it before 1994 which means they still benefit. Local advertisers can benefit by advertising with grassroots newspapers, as the stories are local with which locals can relate to and therefore likely to see you advert. Although face with many limitations newspapers like Cape Flats News offers work opportunities to those interested in the media field. Whatever one says about his newspaper, one has to appreciate
the news team determination and tenacity to succeed. That they have lasted this long tells me they are doing something right, in that there are people reading plus the advertisers are seeing an element of reward for their support. Why not help them with advertising support? Since meeting the news team, more than ever I am a Cape Flats News reader. From Anthony Jacobs (Heideveld)
HEALTH & CALENDAR
Mental Health Awareness Month
People deal with depression in numerous ways. They eat too much, drink too much, smoke too much, take too many drugs, gamble too much, lie around too much, stay home too much, take antidepressant medication, fight with their neighbors, drive recklessly, join gangs, work out too much or just work too much—among many other things. However, according to a recent study, a common way today’s young people deal with depression is by spending too much time on social media. It’s not surprising that the smart phone generation does that, but
what may be surprising is that their tendency to more work than play. It’s so much easier to click may also point to a decline in social skills. spend so much time on their phones is linked on your smart phone and go to Facebook or text In order to maintain person-to-person social with depression. somebody. relationships one needs to have certain skills, which are usually taught by families. These are A study in the April 1 issue of the journal, Students in my college classes in New York are Depression and Anxiety, found a correlation never without their smart phones and it is a full- the skills that help you maintain relationships between time spent on social media and time job to keep them from going to their phones and help you get the most out of them. It may depression. The study, involving nearly 1,800 during class. Certainly what is on their phones is be that many young people are lacking in these men and women between the ages of 19 and more interesting to most of them than what is skills and therefore choose to relate in a more 32, found that young people, beginning in their going on in my psychology class. They seem to distant way. On the other hand, dealing with teens, were online often and many who were do more socializing on their phones than in real depression by hanging out on social networks online were also depressed. What we do know is life. They sometimes work two jobs, go to school would seem to be a better method than many that people in America today, especially in cities, and sleep a few hours a night. “Who has time for others. If you have a choice between getting do not for the most part enjoy extended families a social life,” another student commented. The drunk and or immersing yourself in a social link between social networking and depression network, you might want to choose to link in. or an extended social network. Their lives are (copy submitted)
HIV/ AIDS MYTHS
Fact: You CANNOT get HIV from touching the same money as a HIV positive person. This is not possible, as infected fluids would have to Myth: I can’t share a bath or use the same be present on the money. This is highly unlikely. swimming pool as a person with HIV as I may become infected too. Myth: People with HIV are always thin and Fact: You CANNOT become infected by sick. Fuller-figured people cannot have HIV, sharing the same bathwater or swimming pool they look happy and healthy. as an HIV positive person. HIV Transmission Fact: Wrong! You can’t tell who HIV positive requires direct transfer of bodily fluids like blood is just by looking at them! Larger people most and saliva, and even if these were present in the certainly CAN have HIV and skinny people can water there is know way they could infect you. be negative or positive. They only sure way to know is to get Tested! Myth: I work in a shop and I know some of the customers have HIV. I do not want to handle Don’t believe the Myths – Educate their money because I will get HIV too. Yourself!!
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The WCED reminds teaching staff of its strict approach to Corporal Punishment The Western Cape Education Department views incidents of corporal punishment in a very serious light. The department has therefore issued a circular (0024/2016) to all schools and officials to remind them that the department will take strict disciplinary action against employees who administer corporal punishment or who assault learners. Corporal punishment and assault are regarded as the same, and carry the same sanctions, in terms of the SA Schools Act. According to Stats SA figures for six provinces for the period 2009 to 2012, the Western Cape has the lowest incidence of corporal punishment in the country.
punishment and charging those responsible. The WCED charged 160 teachers with assault, mainly corporal punishment, during the 2013/15 financial year, 204 in 2014/15 and 222 in 2015/16. The figures reflect high levels of reporting by the department, but not necessarily the incidence of corporal punishment in the country as a whole. While this increase is completely unacceptable, it is also Stats SA figures for these provinces are as encouraging that more follows: Eastern Cape: 30.3%, KwaZulu Natal: cases are coming to 21.4%, Free State: 18.4%, Mpumalanga: 11.5%, the attention of the Gauteng: 4.6% , Western Cape: 4.5% Department. However, while the number of cases reported independently to Stats SA remains the lowest, the Western Cape generally has the highest number of cases that are investigated by the Department, as a result of our reporting mechanisms and commitment to investigating every case reported to us either through the Safe Schools Hotline, or through the schools and district offices. Our record shows that the department does not hesitate when it comes to investigating allegations of corporal
extensive training and support on discipline and positive behaviour programmes via our district offices. Those providing the training and support include former principals and teachers with many years of experience in dealing with the issue, and professional staff such as school psychologists and social workers. The WCED has recently completed a roadshow to all districts and have included a discussion on Corporal Punishment with principals, also taking into account their concerns about processes followed when investigating such What continues to incidents, and the safety remain unacceptable and actions of educators is if there are serious and staff when learners incidents that are act in a violent manner left unreported. In the Western Cape we are or attend school high on drugs. committed to building a society based on the values of the Constitution. Physical assault does We take note of these very serious concerns and not reflect these values. At the same time, the we are considering ways in which to address WCED is well aware of the challenges that many these situations without infringing on the rights teachers face when managing and attempting of the learner, but at the same time protecting to change behaviour. The WCED provides our staff. In this regard, we call on parents to
Divisive voices leads to outcry
This have since led to an official media release from the JPF which states: “We are beyond gatvol. Too many innocent people are shit, maimed, injured, killed; children and the elderly are traumatized while national and provincial SAPS tell us there are no resources. “What does this mean to us? We live in fear and behind bars. Freedom is certainly not free in Bonteheuwel.
A local resident has cause a furor with the decision to spoil her ballot paper in the upcoming elections, schedule for August 3. Ms. Judith Kennedy, long serving community stalwart and current chairperson of the Joint Peace Forum (JPF) in Bonteheuwel, posted on her facebook page her intention to spoil her ballot paper. There was huge outcry from several quarters who supported her and from those who criticize her action.
Residents are held hostage by ruthless gangsters and drug lords and government says: ‘NO DARN RESOURCES!!!’ “When and where will these ends? “When will the authorities acknowledge their failure to provide for and implement a plan to support and save the people of the Cape Flats? Have we become the forgotten people? Or are we just the expendables? Soon to be used as a political fodder for those who will come to bring the jam and empty promises to buy our votes? “Where will our help come from? Certainly not from elected councilors who try to placate us with new pavements in election time and upgrading outside toilets and; for the rest just don’t bother to show up. And, when anything – like the killings happen in the area, they are nowhere to be found and just shuts up?
“The JPF has a very clear position of understanding that the issues we face (are) of a highly political nature however we do not entertain party politics therefore we do not support or encourage any candidates or political party. It is our democratic right to vote, not to The area of Bonteheuwel has been bombarded vote or to spoil your ballot. We encourage all with relentless gang warfare and shootings, with those who will vote, to do so wisely.” no tangible intervention from those in charge. Ms. Kennedy said, “I am doing this because Meanwhile, the provincial IEC spokesperson of my personal conviction. Sadly nothing has Courtney Sampson, said one percent of spoil change and I cannot, I cannot lend my vote to a votes at an election is considered the norm, flawed system. Permit me to reiterate this is not though 1, 5 percent of spoil votes would be the official position of the JPF.” Notwithstanding regarded as high. In other areas around the this comment from her, hundreds of locals and Cape Flats, there are murmurings from residents even beyond Bonteheuwel have stated their intending to spoil their ballot paper. intent to spoil their ballot paper.
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The Jamestown United AFC presents “The Night of the Stars Gala” diner in celebration of their 70th anniversary at the Belthorn Community Hall, on Saturday July 30, at 6pm. Tickets cost R150. The dress code is formal. Call Derrick at 083 799 6267.
Snack Dance
ST. Mark the Evangelist Church in Athlone will have a snack dance at the Athlone Civic Centre, on Friday August 26 from 8pm to 12.45am. The evening will start with cheese and wine at 7.30pm. Dance to the music of the Cool Sounds Band. Entry is R120. Take your own platter. Contact Lorraine Mckinnon at 021 696 3071 for tickets and more information.
Jobless youth taught valuable skills
Unemployed youth from Bellville South, Ravensmead, Uitsig, Bishop Lavis, Elsies River, Belhar, Delft, Kuils River, Sarepta and surrounding areas are invited to attend a free youth empowerment workshop hosted by YoungPeople@Work. The workshop will take place at the Bellville library on Monday 8 August and Wednesday 10 August from 09:00 to 13:00. There is no entrance fee for the unemployed; however employed people must give a donation of R50 to cover costs. During the two-day workshop participants will learn basic bookkeeping and office admin skills. Training will also take place in professional job seeking skills, CV writing and
take responsibility for instilling respect and discipline in their children. All forms of corporal punishment shall, by implication, be regarded as an act of assault. The following are examples of forms of corporal punishment (assault) that are punishable: • Any physical act which may cause discomfort or pain to the learner • Using a stick/belt/cane or any object to threaten learners • Intention to inflict bodily harm • Threatening a learner • Shaking a learner • Any forms of torture • Kicking • Pinching • Pulling of ears or any other body parts • Poking at someone with a finger • Any verbal onslaught, use of vulgar language, swearing, name-calling • Insulting a learner with racial and/or sexual undertones As a Province, we would like to see the end of Corporal Punishment as a whole and it is important that we send a strong message out to all Educators that it will not be tolerated in our schools. (copy submitted)
interviewing skills. Information will be shared about what employment and further study opportunities exist for unemployed youth. Volunteers will also help participants with their CV’s and setting up free email accounts. Participants who complete the workshop will receive certificates. Those who attend are asked to please take along their own lunch but tea and coffee will be served. YoungPeople@ Work partners for the workshop are Northlink College, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Dream worker and RLabs Social Media Academy during this workshop. If you are interested, make a booking by contacting Shirley via SMS or Whatsapp on 073 820 1534 or email youngpeople.za@gmail.com
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LOOK AT YOUR LIFE – ARE YOU HAPPY? - IS YOUR LIFE OKAY?
BIBLE
Acts 2:38 (KJV)
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
QURAN Surat Al-Furqan [verse 70] Except for believe and blessings be teachings by Makkah.
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those who repent, do ... peace and upon him) and his the disbelievers of
PROVERBS 3:5-10 – JOHN 10:10
It is natural for human beings to strive for happiness and fulfilment. But happiness is an elusive quality, and few people know how to attain it. Many carry with them through life a nagging sense of wasted potential. Everyone possesses unused potential and talents, and with hard work it is entirely possible to make the most of your potential. Remember: Wishing things will change never changed anyone. It is never too late to begin again. Step in your mess and see the value of your
mistakes. Leave the lower level of laziness. Cut out the mediocre and become a person of excellence. Spring clean your mind for a quieter life. You don’t have time for detours. Do not quit give, it one more day and confront your obstacles head-on. Do a few things well. Narrow your focus. Choose and prioritize what is important to you. Step away from what does not matter. Allow God to refresh you and rebuild your faith. There is room for growth in your life, if only you can identify the areas that are ripe for development. Do not be afraid to regularly re-evaluate and make changes you need to make in order to keep your life on track. Questions you need to ask, what am I happy about my life right now? What am I excited about in my life right
now? What am I enjoying most in my life right now? Step back for a moment from your routine of work, home life, and social activity, and take a hard look at what you are doing and where your life is headed. Getting a realistic perspective on life is no easier matter, and before you can define your priorities you need to form a clear and a detailed vision of the kind of future you want. If you want your life to change, your choices must change, and today is the best day of your life to begin. God Bless You can contact: Ken. Mitchell Cell. 0844094538 on Face Book: Kenneth R Mitchell Foundation. My book Discover your Purpose and Destroy Failure still available for one hundred rand (R100).
Exhibition
Alexander Sinton High School will host the Legacy Exhibition at the school hall on Thursday August 4, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The exhibition will ask the question ‘How far have we come?’ especially since it has been 60 years since the August 9, 1956 women’s march to Pretoria, 40 years since the June 16, 1976 youth uprisings and 2o years since the drafting of the constitution. All are welcome to attend. Call the school at 021 697 1350.
DARUL AALIYAH INSTITUTE in conjunction with Department of Community Safety facilitated a successful mid-year school holiday program at the Thusong Centre. The youth were empowered with various development skills, outdoor & indoor activities including an exciting soccer tournament. Every day
attendances were overwhelming and many children’s individual were realized through the diverse nature of the activities. We wish to thank Mr.Micheal Wilhelm, Shahied Africa, Miriam McKrieling, Yusuf Cassiem (EPW-volunteers) & MPC management of Bonteheuwel and Bonteheuwel/ Cape Flats
News for the wonderful partnership. Darul Aaliyah next school holiday program will be during the first week of the December holidays at the same venue. (Submitted by Moulana Fafgmie Salie - Chairman - Darul Aaliyah Institute)
ID application fees waived for natural disaster victims Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says the department will assist citizens who lost their Identity Documents during the recent natural disasters to apply for temporary documents to enable them to vote. Those that have been affected by natural disasters will not be required to pay any fees to re-apply for any Identity Documents lost during natural disasters as the department has decided to waiver their fees to enable them to exercise their democratic right to vote.
The Minister said this on Thursday when he briefed the media in Cape Town on the department’s interventions and relief measures that are being rolled out to residents in areas that were affected by natural disasters that hit some parts of the country recently.
He said the department will continue to do all in its power to assist them in whatever way possible for them to return to their normal lives.
Ten thousand affected by flash floods The Minister said work was being done to support most of the victims, adding that He said some residents have already he had already visited the Masiphumelela expressed their concern about losing their community in the Western Cape to view some Identity Documents, and are concerned they houses that were affected by the flooding. might not be able to vote in next week’s He said residents were being provided with Local Government humanitarian assistance, adding that Home Affairs officials have also been dispatched to Elections. the area to assist affected residents to apply Innovative slimming techniques that works for you “The Department of for identity documents. Home Affairs today “In the Western Cape, almost 10 000 people Best Summer bodies is made in Winter waived all the fees have been affected by flooding in KwaLanga Cryolipolysis session was R3000 now R550 applicable for those and Phillipi. Reports we received are that 50 Cavitation to emulsify fat cell victims affected by structures and 280 people were affected by & Radio frequency -Skin tightening the fires and floods the flooding. so that they could 4 X 20 minute Sessions R800 be provided with “At the NY63 hostel in Gugulethu, three Until month end enabling documents homes were destroyed by fire with more than Microdermabrasion Face treatments sessions that were lost and 55 people displaced. 4 x 30min sessions R500 destroyed. Ideal for: Sun damaged skin; Age spots superficial pigmentation; Fine “It was still unclear what caused the fire.” lines; Wrinkles; Clogged pores; Acne; Mild scars of acne “This means that all He commended non-profit organisations that About treatment: Blue or red LED light therapy us used with the treatment;430nm blue light will calm and heal acne type skin those people who have offered humanitarian relief in the form conditions;700nm to 1000nm red light can be applied to all skin types, were victims of fire of blankets, hot meals, vanity packs and baby and will stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin. and floods will be packs to flood victims and encouraged others 30 minute Sauna Treatment for R100 able to re-apply for to do the same. For Arthritis and Asthma their new Identity Documents without He said Home Affairs mobile units will be having to pay the deployed to affected areas over the weekend Medical Inner Body composition applicable fees of and next week. “We have deployed 10 analyzer R250 per scan Home Affairs officials to assist with two R140,” he said. InBody Score, Weight Control, Body Composition Analysis mobile trucks and four vehicles. As a caring The Minister department and government, we will do all Fat & Muscle Analysis, Obesity Analysis extended his in our power to assist the affected citizens. Segmental Lean Analysis/ Segmental fat Analysis Medical approved/ sympathy to all Asylum seekers and refugees and all other Body Composition History, And many more… certified treatments citizens in different affected people who are in the country,” he You will see accurate results Cryolipolysis/Fatfreeze parts of the country said. – SAnews.gov.za Ultrasonic cavitation who fall victim to skin toning / Radio frequency Open 7days a week, after hours & public holidays flooding, fire and Reduces stretch marks Crawford/Rondebosch East storms. Detoxifying the body
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Support Group
Nar-Anon is a fellowship helping families and friends of addicts. Meetings are held every night around the Peninsula. Visit www. naranon.org.za or call the helpline 088 129 6791 for more information.
Music Lessons
The Eoan Group School of Performing Arts, based at the Joseph Stone Auditorium, offers lessons in piano, guitar, recorder and bass. Call Andrew at 073 570 1109 or 021 821 2251.
Help for addicts
Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a self-help group for people with addictions. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Call Linda Graham at 073 370 3690 for details.
Corneal Transplant boy needs help
Fifteen year - old Riyaaz Carollisen of Hanover Park needs R75 000 for a corneal transplant on his left eye which has only ten percent vision due to his severe condition of keratoconus. Since this call, a local musician has mobilized donors and thusfar manage to raise R7 500, 00. If you can help Riyaaz, call his mother Shaqeelah Carollisen @ 073 0511519.
Legal Help
If you can’t afford a lawyer, the UCT Law Clinic can help you with civil matters such as divorces, evictions, accidents, contractual disputes and more. The service is free to those who cannot afford a lawyer. However, clients will be asked to pay for disbursements if they are working. Email: uctlawclinic@uct.ac.za or visit www. lawclinic.uct.ac.za for details.
Anniversary Celebration
Ryland’s High School celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. On Saturday July 23, at 4.30pm, there will be a thanksgiving service in the Ryland’s High School hall, in Balu Parker Boulevard, Gatesville. On Tuesday 26th at 1.30pm, there will be another thanksgiving at the school assembly. On Friday and Saturday September 30 and October 1, there will be a family food fair at Ryland’s high school. A donation of R40, which is a rand for each year the school has been in existence, is kindly being requested by the school. For more information, you can call the school at 021 637 4407.
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Mandela Day Festivities Bringing change in Western Cape communities
Radio station reflects on travels across the province As the 16 Days for Youth campaign came to a close, the Heart FM team reflected on its cross-province journey and one thing was evident the campaign that initially started out as youth focussed projects, turned into something bigger, enabling the team to bring change to communities at large. The radio station set off on 1 June 2016 to start its first remote broadcast from Vredenburg on the West Coast after shutting down its Green Point studio for the entire 16 days campaign. One thousand three hundred and sixty six kilometres, 15 towns and 15 remote broadcasts later the teams have returned to the studio humbled. Along the journey they’ve been clothing, feeding, fixing, painting and lending a helping hand where possible. The team met many interesting people along the way but
one of the highlights was meeting Tannie Madga Meyer a selfless community member from Paarl who runs Magda’s soup Kitchen. This however is more than a soup kitchen - she washes, feeds and clothes children up to the age of six years old in the community of which many are HIV positive. She also cares for the infirm and feeds about 2000 people in Pedro and Beukes streets every week – often from her own pocket. Her love, care and dedication to helping others is testament to the humility and selflessness that we often forget exists in today’s world. Her only wish was to build a store room and a kitchen for her to cook for the people in her community, a dream fulfilled by Heart FM, partners and donors. (copy submitted)
Kiddies Joy Educare
Sparse crowd leads Peace march Mandela Day holds a special place amongst the children of Kiddies Joy Educare Centre, and this year was no different. One of the kids parents arrange for Woolworths from Montagu Garden Distribution Centre visited the centre to spend 67 minutes. On arrival the visitors were entertain with a sit-down flag display followed by the singing of the national anthem. Not satisfied, educators questioned all the children about the true meaning of Mandela Day, and everyone as one was fully versed with the answers. On completion of the amusement and fun, entertainment, the staff of Woolworths painted selected walls and install self-make wooden shelves. Our late president would certainly have been proud of these informed and knowledgeable kids.
A disappointing crowd assembled in front of Kaybees Centre to honour Mandela Day. The organisers Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies (BWL) was hoping to use this day to mobilize residents to promote peace and harmony given the current malaise in the area. However as usual, those in attendance did not allow themselves to be deterred. Speakers lead prayers asking for respect of humanity plus a degree of tolerance amongst people of the area which in some way will restore an element of civil order. Those who attended will be richer for the occasion as they become ‘de facto’ ambassadors to promote peace and harmony in there respective neighbourhoods.
Minister Molewa honours Mandela the environmentalist
Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says many people did not know that former President Nelson Mandela was also an environmentalist, who advocated for conservation issues. The Minister said this when she visited the Mseki Primary School on Friday as part of Nelson Mandela Month activities. Ahead of the Minister’s visit, the department hosted a two-day Environmental Science Careers Expo in Gugulethu township. The expo was aimed at affording young people in the area an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities within the environment sector and bursaries offered by government through the department and its entities. The department also rolled-out a clean-up campaign to create awareness about waste management issues within the community to ensure that communities take responsibility for the cleanliness of their surrounding environment. Speaking to journalists after painting the school, the Minister said the
former President made sure that there was a clause in the Constitution that promotes conservation. “Many of our people don’t quite know why we have section 24 of the Constitution that protects the environment and conserve it for future generations,” she said. The Minister said she decided to paint the school as a gesture to show that Tata loved education and he really loved children to study at a place that is very decent. She said this, along with the handing over of desks, brings about dignity to those that did not have desks. She later interacted with the learners from the primary school, where she urged them to not only aim to be lawyers when they grow up, but to also consider following a career linked to environmental issues. After visiting the school, the Minister later interacted with Gugulethu residents at the local indoor sports complex, where she also handed out blankets to elderly citizens. - SAnews.gov.za
Police members and civilians cleaning and painting Bonteheuwel Police Station, from SAPS Bishop Lavis. (copy & pic submitted)
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LET’S TALK BUSINESS ARE YOU COVERED? I once worked for a big multinational company who had sufficient reserves to self insure a large component of its assets. Unfortunately, small businesses do not have this luxury. Consider this hypothetical example: Mister Plumber is a plumbing business servicing the entire Cape Peninsula with three bakkies and five staff every day. One day the bakkie driven by the business owner ends up in an accident caused by the other driver. The bakkie is a write-off and the business owner dies in the accident. Worst of all, there is no insurance whatsoever.
Now, let us consider the implications of this sad event: • Without short-term insurance on the bakkie its replacement may be impossible. • At least one third of the income is wiped out because the business cannot immediately replace or repair the damaged bakkie. If Mister Plumber had business interruption insurance, it would help. • The monthly bank instalment on the bakkie becomes a challenge due to the loss of income.
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• The business owner played a key role in the successful operation and management of the business. A keyman insurance policy would have aided in replacing him with a similarly skilled and experienced person. • Without funeral insurance the business owner’s spouse doesn’t know how a burial will be financed.
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with Heinrich Jemane
The message is quite simple. A small business should think twice before writing insurance cover off as a grudge purchase.
Heinrich Jemane CA(SA) is the managing director of the Little Biz Hub Group. Contact the firm at info@ littlebizhub.co.za or 021-9038127 for more information on this topic. Also • The business owner’s income from the “Like” the LBH Chartered Accountants business helped finance the children’s page on Facebook. education. Due to the absence of a life insurance policy, the spouse faces a further challenge.
URBAN LINK CITY PARK, YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY EXPERTS Our business opened office on 1 March 2016, as the Athlone branch of the Urban Link Property group. The company operates nationally and internationally, and our Western Cape head office is based in Grassy Park, which is headed by Mark Brickles.
those from disadvantaged communities. The same programme has also been structured for all types of NGO’s/NPO’s operating in our communities, such as religious bodies, sport organisations, cultural groups, youth structures, etc.. We are also looking at identifying schools in our area, where we may be able to assist with The foundation of our business is to bring educational needs such as books, uniforms and property advice and services to the community educational tools, to learners from destitute of the Cape Flats, and we pride ourselves in the families where the need is greatest. fact that we build lasting relationships with our clients through at all times. In our short time Through our business partners and networks, operating, we have assisted many sellers and we are also looking at doing property workshops buyers with advice and services relating to their and information sessions at community halls or property needs, and we also educate clients libraries in the upcoming months. Many people about property issues in all our interactions. in our community are unsure of property deals and the pitfalls which one can encounter with Our team of estate agents are professionally them, and we firmly believe that knowledge is trained and work and live on the Cape Flats, power. For this reason, we want to make sure so they understand their markets and are that people have free access to information on always willing to provide the personal hands everything property related, and this initiative on approach to every property transaction. Our is there to assist the community with all their sales team is always growing and we are actively property requirements. recruiting agents all over the Cape Flats to become part of our winning formula and brand. Our motto is: “Live Life, Love Life, do No matter what your property needs or queries are, we have the best people in the business it the Urban Way!”, to ensure that you as the client are always and we want to be change agents in our satisfied with our service. We firmly believe in communities and try to make life better for all empowering our communities and as a result, our people, in our small way. we have launched a few initiatives where we get down and involve ourselves in community Trevor L Jantjes is the owner/broker of Urban Link City Park and can be contacted directly activities and organisations. on 082 872 4960. For all your property queries One of these initiatives is our social responsibility or information about the above mentioned programme. Our plan is to partner up with programmes and initiatives, feel free to contact local schools, and pay the school a referral our office at sales.cp@urbanlink.co.za, or on fee for every sale lead we receive from the 021 697 0644. Also join our Facebook group at school. That way, we are assisting schools with Urban Link City Park, and follow us on Twitter (@ fundraising, which in the current economic Urban Link CP). climate is a necessity for all schools especially
Cape Flats News is giving away two sets of double tickets. Call our office at 021 695 3782 and give us one name of Divas appearing. Winners will be determined on a first come basis.
Divas Unite is back, bigger and better, at GrandWest this Women’s Day Buoyed by the tremendous success of the inaugural Divas Unite, the all-female concert returns in August 2016 in celebration of Women’s Day. The Grand Arena, GrandWest provides the stage for the all female ensemble of talented performers on 9 August 2016. Divas Unite promises an evening of superlative entertainment, featuring an all female symphony orchestra and the Divas Unite Choir accompanying some of South Africa’s foremost female artists. On the bill for Divas Unite at GrandWest are Zoë Modiga, Thembeka Mnguni, Blackbyrd, Rouchelle Liedemann, Magdalene Minnaar, Lynelle Kenned, Adelia Douw, Judy
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Page, Donné de Kock, Bev ScottBrown and Kim Kallie. The Divas Unite concert will start at 15h00 but doors to the Grand Arena will open early at 14h00. Tickets are available at Computicket and Children over the age of six can attend the concert.
Bluegum United of Metropolitan Local Football District celebrated their 25th Anniversary which was marked with current and past officials and players. Also in attendance were local legends from other clubs plus people who have rendered outstanding support to the club during these 25 years.
The legal aid advice line helps South Africans who earn R5000 and less a month. Call 0860 534 258 for more information. The line is open from 7am to 7pm during the week, excluding public holidays.
Stay forever young making music
Forever Young Productions are calling for entries for this year’s Forever Young Music Competition. The contest, aimed specifically at musicians over the age of 40, is open to amateur groups, bands, singers and solo musicians with prizes like studio
recordings and paid gigs up for grabs. Auditions begin at City Varsity’s Roeland Street campus on Thursday 28 July and the competition runs until Thursdays13 October. Registration forms are available at www.foreveryoung.co.za. Call 082 955 4390 for registration fee details and entry conditions.
Tolla “Funny” Kaap Productions Presents “Wie Gaan Na My Kyk?” A play for the young & old Date: 14 August 2016 Time: 16h00 Sharp
Venue: Joseph Stone Auditorium (Athlone) Donation: R120, 00pp Email:tollafunnykaap@ gmail.com In aid of fundraising for various organisations
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Old Mutual Academy, Champions of the SPORT IN BRIEF Engen Knockout Challenge Rygate Cubs Tournament
Annual Invite to all SAFA CT clubs for Under 6, 8 and 10 Tournament now open. Dates are Tuesday, September 6 to Saturday September 10 at Johnston Road Sport Grounds. Entry fee is R200 per club per team. Closing date for all applications is Wednesday, August 17. Additional details from Secretary @ tel. 021 593 4143/ Email: rygatefa@ telkomsa.net **No player will be allowed to play without a SAFA CT registration card. **
World Junior Table Tennis Championship Draws Nearer
The ITTF World Junior Table Tennis Championship from November 30 to December 7 at Grandwest is drawing ever nearer. Countries and players have been busy trying to qualify for both the Olympics and this tournament. The South African have been put through their paces at various camps and is determine to make the team. Table tennis enthusiasts are advice to diarize these dates for a bumper international table tennis tournament.
Rygate / Heideveld LFA Old Mutual Academy beat the reigning Engen Champ of Champs title holders, Ajax Cape Town 1-0 in a tense final in front of a packed Parow Park earlier in the month. The final was a tactical battle between Ajax and Old Mutual with each team looking to exploit any opportunity afforded them to gain an advantage over their opponent. The end-to-end action kept the fans on the edge of their seats until Azhar Abrahams of Old Mutual poked the ball over the goal-line in a packed Ajax penalty area. Muted celebrations followed as the referee sought the advice of his assistants before signalling to the centre-spot to award the goal. The Mutual fans erupted off their seats, as the players rushed to celebrate in front of family and friends. Sixteen of the best u/17 youth teams in the Cape Town contested the 2016 Engen Knockout Challenge providing a number of surprises throughout the three days of competition. The tournament’s convenor of selectors, headed by former Cape Town Santos and Bafana Bafana legend, Duncan Crowie said,
“Sonwabile lead his team from the front covering every inch of the field during the 90 minutes of play. Despite his team trailing from the solitary goal in the second half, Mfecane continued to contest every challenge in order to get his team back into the game.” The other individual award winners are: •Referee of the Tournament – Clevin Hendricks (Bonteheuwel) •Goalkeeper of the Tournament – Lorenzo Steyn (Glendene Utd) •Defender of the Tournament – Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Old Mutual) •Midfielder of the Tournament – Sonwabile Mfecane (Ajax Cape Town) •Striker of the Tournament – Davron Cerfontune (Milano United) •Top Goalscorer’s of the Tournament – Davron Cerfontune (Milano United), Sonwabile Mfecane (Ajax Cape Town), Taariq George (Hellenic FC), Bryce Hendricks (Old Mutual) Nathan Abrahams (Ikapa Sporting) and Cole Harzenberg (Glendene United) •Coach of the Tournament - Kosta Scholiadis (Ajax Cape Town)
Local player promoted to Psl
•Fair play Team of the Tournament – Greenwood Athletic •Player of the Tournament – Sonwabile Mfecane (Ajax Cape Town) Engen’s Group Sponsorship Manager, Brad Bergh said, “I would like to congratulate Old Mutual for winning the 2016 Engen Knockout Challenge Cape Town. Both Old Mutual and Ajax Cape Town provided an entertaining final game and I am delighted to have seen the high level of competition seen throughout this tournament. The Engen Knockout Challenge provides South Africa’s top talent with a stage to showcase their skills to leading scouts. The journey to stardom beckons for many young footballers, for these players their journey starts here. The winners of the regional Engen Knockout Challenge events will battle it out in the Engen Champ of Champs later in the year to determine the overall national champions. Engen is proud to be a part of the development of these young future football stars, further contributing to the realisation of their dream of being signed professionally.” (copy submitted)
Pink socks for Thistle
Grant Magerman has been promoted to Ajax Cape Town PSL squad for the upcoming season. Grant has shown consistently good performances over the last year, as he played in the Under 19 side which have won two major European youth tournaments and reached the final of the Metropolitan Premier Cup. Grant was promoted with Shane Saralina and Mogamat May. The 2016/17 PSL season • Playing against Retreat in a WP Club rugby match, local will start on the August 23rd. Thistle players wear pink socks to do their bit for Breast Cancer, indeed a very noble gesture. (Allistar Cupido)
Under 18 Fixtures Saturday August 6
United Aces v Azzuro Academy v Postal Rangers v Greenhaven Spurs v Thornhill United v Trek United v Junction Rovers v
Jordan Callies Hazendal United Western Cape S.S. Connoisseur Spurs Great Commission Silver Spurs Chelsea Athletic
Plumb fixture for Cape Town City in Top 8 MTN8 2016 Fixtures
(dates to be confirmed) Mamelodi Sundowns v SuperSport United Bidvest Wits v Orlando Pirates Platinum Stars v Chippa United Cape Town City v Kaizer Chiefs
Kalksteen born off to Denmark Hellenic FC player and Kalksteen born outside bonteheuwel, Rushine De-Reuck is to have trials with Danish top-flight side FC Nordsjælland this month. De-Reuk spent spent six months in the juniors at Portuguese top-flight side Pacos de Ferreira in the 2014/15 season. The 20 year old was developed through the ASD Cape Town Academy where Ayanda Patosi and Ethen Sampson were also produced. (Allistar Cupido)
Blisters for Bread The Blisters for Bread 1km and 5km Charity Fun Walk will take place on Sunday August 28 on the Sea Point Promenade. Call 21 511 713 for more details.
“They just blew us away in that first half. The tempo that they played with just killed us, and they were very physical too. I think they are one of the best New Zealand teams, and I see this week’s game (between them and the Hurricanes) as the final,” said Robbie Fleck head coach of the Stormers who got hammered by the Chiefs in their play-off match at Newlands.
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JULY/AUGUST 2016 SAFA CT COKE CUP WRAP: 2015 WINNERS KNOCKED OUT Last year’s SAFA Cape Town Coke Cup Winners, Young Idols were knocked out of the 2016 competition after losing to Jamestown United on penalties. Metropolitan LFA Everton Spurs the only team to advance to the last 32 went down to high-riding Florentina FC from Manenberg. The Manenberg derby between Orient FC and D&G Orient were decided on penalties with Orient FC getting the better of this one. Sporting United (Met LFA) U18 team advanced to the last 16 after beating Mighty Bucks 6-0. Sporting United will face off with 2015 winners, Masidlale FC. Draw for the last 16: Grassy Park United vs Glendene United, Melchester Rovers vs Silver Spurs, SSS Academy vs Wesley United/ Two For Joy, Citizens FC vs Jamestown United, Stephanians Ottery vs United FC, Florentina FC vs Young Pirates, Orient FC vs Beacon Pirates, FCG Hotspurs vs Rygersdal. (Allistar Cupido)
News from Manenberg LFA: Season Up and Running
All pics credit R. Isaacs
All pics credit R. Isaacs • Reginald America captain of Young Pirates in Heideveld celebrates his team’s victory against Stanturf United from Mitchells Plain in a Coke Cup knock out game on Sunday in Grassy Park. Pirates won 4-2 on penalties after the two teams were deadlocked at regular time.
• Young Pirates of Heideveld advanced to the last 16 of the Coke Cup competition after a brilliant display of goalkeeping by their number one during the penalty shootout. In the picture he acknowledges the support of the fans that came out in their numbers to support the local team.
The LFA are currently up and running with the local season and it’s still in its first round. The LFA have 13 registered clubs participating in its LFA for the 2016 season. The premier division is heating up with the top five clubs: Orient FC, Celtic FC, Florentina FC, Crystal Palace and Young Idols fighting to win the league and promotion to the SAB League via the playoffs. (Allistar Cupido)
Caster, Wayde leads Team SA medal charge
The nation’s Olympic team medal charge will be spearheaded by the imperious Caster Semenya, Wayde van Niekerk and Chad le Clos. Sascoc have set a target of twelve medals at the Rio Olympics, which starts on August 5 and runs until August 26. In September the Paralympics follows where Team SA also targets a haul of medals.
All pics credit R. Isaacs • Harry Weatherall of the St Georges School in the UK jumps out of a tackle from Ziyaad Raynard of Surrey Rangers during a touring match between the two under 18 teams. The local team found the going tough losing 12-36 to the visitors played in Athlone on Sunday.
All pics credit R. Isaacs • Justin McKay and Qaasim Francis of Primroses sandwiched SK Walmers Taalib Johnson in a tackle during a Super league A game played at the Kenilworth sport complex on Saturday. Walmers won 41-3.