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Community healthcare workers want to be public servants “They take care of the frail, the sick within our communities; they bath them and make sure they have access to their medication”

HealthcareWorkersmarch.jpg: About 80 community healthcare workers marched from Keizersgracht to the provincial legislature on Thursday demanding to be integrated to the public service by the Department of Health. (Photo: Thembela Ntongana) Thembela Ntongana About 80 community healthcare workers marched to the provincial legislature on Thursday, 22 March 2018, demanding to be integrated as public servants in the Department of Health. Represented by the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers union (NUPSAW), they marched and sang: “How are we supposed to work in these conditions?”

Community healthcare workers are primarily responsible for home visits to make sure that vulnerable people are getting adequate care and do not fall through the cracks in the state’s health system. The workers are currently paid stipends by the Department of Health (sometimes via NGOs). In a memorandum, the workers demanded integration as public servants at salary level 3 with all the normal conditions of employment. They want danger allowances, R250 a month for

airtime, and transport to health facilities and home visits. They have also asked for the department to provide accredited training in order for them to be registered with the South African Nursing Council.

communities; they bath them and make sure they have access to their medication … Yet the government doesn’t recognise them as public servants,” he said. “These workers are working under difficult conditions; they are subjected to harassment by criminal elements in our communities, and yet they do not have the protection under the occupational health and safety act,” said Parker.

NUPSAW provincial organizer Omar Parker said the workers were “vulnerable”, delivered an important service in terms of primary healthcare, and formed an important component within The campaign to have the workers the health sector. “They take care recognised as public servants of the frail, the sick within our started two years ago. He said last

year the Department of Health had agreed to a policy framework for the implementation to integrate the workers in April. “But now, to our dismay the government has come back to us to say that they do not have the necessary funding and that there are financial constraints and [they] cannot afford to honour the agreement to integrate the workers … We say this is an insult,” said Parker.

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Also remember to …. Thousands of people lose their lives • Plan your route before leave, on South African roads every year. • Carry a spare fan belt and radiator Motorists who will be travelling hoses in case the car breaks down during the Easter holidays are urged in a remote area, to more vigilant, drive safely and • Make sure there’s a working follow road regulations lifting jack and wheel spanner in the car, • Keep a spare set of ignition, boot and house keys in your wallet or purse, • Always obey the rules of the road, • Buckle up and ensure all • Keep the car locked when unattended, passengers do so too. Young children should be seated in a • Do not leave valuables in the car, safety seat, rather lock them in the boot, • Keep a safe following distance, • Never leave a child or pet in a parked car. The heat in a car left • Adjust your spread to road in the sun may cause heatstroke. conditions. Slow down when it’s raining or when the road is • Keep a list of emergency numbers wet. Reduce your spread when in an accessible place. travelling in rural areas where animals or children may cross Useful Emergency Numbers….. • For the Flying Squad, Fire the road at any time, department and Ambulances: • Use low- beam headlights 10111, between sunset and sunrise, as • Crime Stop: 08600 10111 well as in poor visibility. Never drive with you parking lights • Cell Phone Emergency Number switched on, (Free on all cell phone networks): 112 • Never drive when you are tired. Stop regularly or where possible, • (Copy courtesy of Vuk’uzenzele) change drivers,

SAFETY TIPS for Motorists ….

Sports photographer initiates first aid workshops

From left to right, Razeen Allie, Riedwaan Toefy and Allan Mentoor were part of eleven coaches trained with First Aid level 1 skills at a workshop earlier held at the Vangate sport complex. The accredited course was conducted by Dunmore training and initiated by freelance sport photographer Rashied Isaacs who saw the need to equip coaches with lifesaving skills after witnessing many on

field injuries going unattended whilst doing his photography duties. Through Isaacs initiative, the program have produced over hundred trained coaches in a three year period including learners from Macassar, Zandvliet and Spine Road High Schools respectively, and who have since gone to perform duties on sport fields. (Credit Rashied Isaacs)

City decides to build 360 houses in Bonteheuwel

Three sites, Bramble Way, Ivory Street and Jakkalsvlei Avenue/ Jasmine Street, have been identified for a planned housing development in Bonteheuwel. The 360 new houses to be build will be exclusively for

residents of the area. This project will offer fresh opportunities for local business and those for looking for employment. Public participation meetings are set to start at the end of April.

Aunty Sophia turns 96 years old Andre Cruywagen

Heideveld resident aunty Sophia Poole celebrated her 96th birthday last Friday, March 23, with her family and friends at her residents in Heideveld. The family matriarch was excited and grateful for achieving such a milestone. Former Wynberg resident reminisced about her youthful days spent in the elite suburb. She was an ardent netball player and helped established the Spenston Netball Club in 1962 and collected numerous accolades. In 1965 she and her late husband Alfred was forcefully uprooted under the notorious Group Areas Act and moved to the Cape Flats. Her husband passed away in 1983 after they had been married for 41 years. They had four children, two of whom have passed away. To keep herself active and her feet on the treadmill, she is a member of the Senior Citizens of Welguard Club. Her sober habits had immensely attributed

to her longevity and well balance life. She is a devout Christian and speaks fondly of her gratitude towards God. Patricia Poole her daughter and carer says her mum is a gem amongst the family clan. During Ms. Poole life she has witness technology how the phone was revolutionize from a dial phone to a digital phone which she speaks of the change of times. She is blessed with 13 grandchildren, 31 great -grandchildren and 10 great -great-grandchildren. (Pic supplied)

Parent’s counselling

Support groups

The Parent Centre will be hosting a counseling service for parents in Athlone and surrounding areas on Tuesdays at the Grassroots Centre, 335a Klipfontein Road, Silvertown, Athlone from 9am until 2pm. Call to make an appointment if you have any parenting challenges or simply need guidance in parenting matters. For more information call Carmen @ 021 762 0116.

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Parents urge to participate Aitsa, kyk wie het 60 geword? in SGB elections

LANZO CRUYWAGEN

With School Governing Bodies (SBG) elections taking place across the country it is imperative that all stakeholders ensure a thorough handover process, says Education MEC Debbie Schäfer. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued a circular with detailed guidelines for the handover process from the outgoing to the newly elected governing body. Governing bodies represents all sectors of the school community, including parents, teachers, nonteaching staff and pupils in Grade 8 to 12. Highlighting its importance, Schäfer said: “We have many examples of outstanding governing bodies that have contributed significantly to improving the quality of education at their schools through their good governance. “The new governing bodies will learn from their experience. Integral to this is a full and thorough handover process.” Schäfer emphasized the principal of a school is the official representative of the head of the WCED while serving on the governing body. He is she is therefore obliged to ensure that there are adequate administrative measures in place aimed at sustaining the administrative and records management processes. “The principal must facilitate the

handover process which must take place within 14 days of the first meeting of the new governing body. The principal must conduct the handover process by officially providing all relevant governance files, including the governing body constitution, policies and procedures, to the new governing body. “The principal must, in the same meeting, conduct an induction session for the new members and answer any questions that the new governing body may have,” she said. A handover certificate, signed by both the incoming and outgoing chairperson, will be completed and kept safely at the school. After completion of the entire process the WCED will provide governing bodies with comprehensive training and support by officials specializing in school management and governance. “The department provided every principal with a comprehensive training manual that covers all aspects of the elections, from the legislative framework to compiling voters’ rolls, election processes and managing disputes. “I wish schools all the best as they conduct the election process and I look forward to working with our new governing bodies as we continue to strive for well-managed schools that provide quality education for all our children,” Schäfer concluded.

Educators of E A Janari, family and friends make sure everyone knew long serving teacher and popular Mrs. Wendy Dada was celebrating her 60th birthday.

Not surprisingly, the surrounding neighbourhood with learners and support staff was first in line to ensure this is memorable day will not go unnoticed for evergreen

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Wendy. Those who organize the 60th birthday festivities make certain it was a joyous occasion. (Credit Abduraghmaan Jacobs)

Radio 786 stationery drives change at Protea Primary It was a welcome interruption of the school day when Radio 786 and the Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies (BWL) paid a visit to Protea Primary, bearing gifts of much needed stationery, and other teaching resources for the educators. As an active entity within the broader Cape Town community, Radio 786 initiated a stationery drive in late 2017, to provide learners with some of the tools to make their schooling career just a little bit easier. Radio 786 has adopted Protea Primary School as part of its community Radio 786 in supporting Protea 178 623. (Copy submitted & Pics outreach responsibilities for Primary School may contact Allie Abduraghmaan Jacobs) 2018. Anyone wishing to join Isaacs on 021 699 1786 / 0786

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Woolworths Brings Water Saving Lessons to Local Primary Schools in Water Month NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE SUBCOUNCILS: MARCH 2018

Notice is hereby given that the meetings of the 24 (twenty four) Subcouncils the City of Cape Town will take place at the time and venue indicated in the schedule below: Subcouncil Venue 1

Nerina Primary Grade 5b learners with Woolworths Education Programme representative Elvino Rubain enjoying a fun lesson on the importance of saving water.

Nerina Primary Grade 5 learners learning all about the importance of saving water. From left to right: Liam Marsh, Phoebe Louw, Tristan de Beer, Elvino Rubain (Woolworths Education Programme school lessons presenter) and Inganathi Layiti. With World Water Day on the 22nd of March, and South Africa’s National Water Week also celebrated, March is an unofficial Water Month. Three years into the worst drought in the country’s history, the awareness of the importance of water-saving is high across the country. But awareness is not enough!

at school and in their communities.

For the learners and educators of Nerina Primary, this means learning how they can now each manage on 50 litres of water per day. After the lessons, the Woolworths Educational Programme educator resource on the importance of water and water conservation, and related This message there are actions every person worksheets are then provided to the teachers so must take to reduce our national water usage that they can continue to reinforce the learning is the core of an interactive learner lesson is in their classrooms. being brought by the Woolworths Educational “Protecting the country’s scarce water resources Programme for Primary schools to Grade 5 is one of our Woolworths core sustainability classrooms around the country during month of priorities, with severe drought conditions, there’s March. During the month, three x 30 minute, a great sense of urgency this year to support curriculum-aligned lessons were delivered by a schools not just in educating our children about professional presenter at Nerina Primary School the importance of this precious resource, but also in Bonteheuwel. to facilitate action, “commented Pieter Twine, Covering facts about the importance of water Woolworth’s General Manager of Loyalty and for all life, the scarcity of fresh water in South MySchool, Africa and threats to our fresh water, such as Over the past 4 years, the Woolworths pollution; the lessons aim to educate and inspire Educational Programme has presented 4500 water conservation for the Grade 5 learners and water lessons across the country reaching more their educators. An important component of the than 190 000 learners and 1559 teachers in 410 lesson was engaging the children in identifying Primary schools. (copy submitted) the ways that they can help save water at home,

‘Hoppe’ turns 60

Steven Arendse affectionately known as ‘Hoppe’ by his friends and peers, celebrated his 60th birthday with a dignified thanksgiving service at the Church of Resurrection last night. The church service was led by the amiable Reverend Terence Rhode ably supported by Reverend Charles with music tunes provided by Athlone Ecumenical Choir. The occasion was grace by Steven’s fellow educators, family and friends, including Eugene and Jenny Dick, Lyle Fabrick, Noel Abrahams, Joe Sebastian and Lorraine Cornelius. In closing, as a true son of Bonteheuwel, Steven who has walked the path with him for the past was overcome with emotion to thank everyone sixty years. (copy submitted)

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Date 16 March 2018

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