VOL 13 ISSUE NO.131
TEL. 021 695 3782
Email: bcnews@telkomsa.net
JULY/AUGUST 2015
Housing project conundrum Organic garden to honour Mandela Day
A housing proposal from the City of Cape Town on a historic piece of land in Bonteheuwel has residents up in arms. The terrain which have unleashed fury amongst locals are the Ivory Stores building which currently house a general dealer, madrassa, gas sand game shop. These facilities have served the immediate neighbourhood for close to forty years. Now the City has proposed the demolition of mentioned building to build houses. It’s envisaged around 30 houses will be built. Ward councillor Ms. Thompson, said, “Thirty houses might not make a difference,
“By using the gifts that are within you, A piece of land was generously given by the you shine your light into the world and City at Apricot Place Community Centre for ladies walking group to start with their help others to free themselves too “ organic garden. Above Ms. Fredericks gets …one of Mandela’s quotes, which to a her hands dirty as she demonstrates digging large degree drives the Bonteheuwel Ladies with the correct tools. Walking for Health and Fitness. This group On the opposite side is the Ivory Complex is continually looking at ways to empower Never short of an opinion, Fredericks said, “ Committee (ICC) who has garnered the themselves and through acquisition of skills get everyone in your home involved as once support of the Bonteheuwel Joint Peace they will transform the neighbourhood in the bug bites, it brings families together, and Forum. At the time of going to press, the which they reside. This year for their 67 the joy of harvesting one’s own vegetables, is two parties were scheduled to meet whereby minutes they invited popular green grocer a feeling you can only experience if you get the ICC were to make a presentation to Fran Fredericks to give some insights on how your hands dirty, get started!” strengthen their case opposing the housing best to kick-start an organic garden and how to sustain it. project. though to thirty families, it will. The Ivory street complex was initially part of a bigger housing project, which fell through the mat. Above 30 erven have been identified and will bring an element of dignity to those who never owned a house.”
Women’s Month - Women United in Moving South Africa Forward”
Cape Flats News 2
DATAFILE
Address: Central Park Primary School, Juniper Street, Bonteheuwel, 7764, Western Cape Publishers: LPL Publishers, Reg. No. 2009/ 214336/23, t/a Cape Flats News Publisher & Managing Editor: Patrick Rudolph Office Administrator & Graphic Designer: Ms. Melea Parker Reporters: Avril Fillies, Nawaal Ernestzen, Rusana Philander & Rashied Isaacs. Admin support: Zainab Adriaanse, Gaynor Jacobs, Alicia Van De Westhuizen, Waseemah George ,Kelly-ann Anderson. Disclaimer: Cape flats news is a grassroots community newspaper reporting factual, positive and relevant news once per month. Opinions and views are not necessarily those of the Cape Flats News team. Material submitted are at the discretion of the Editor / Publisher who is guided by accepted journalistic skills and code of conduct. Telling/sharing and or submitting your story /ies do not guarantee inclusion. Distribution Areas: Bonteheuwel, Langa, Kalksteenfontein, Golden Gate, Heideveld, Vanguard Estate, Surrey Estate, Greenhaven, Gatesville, Klipfontein Corridor, Bridgetown, Silvertown, Belgravia Road, Hanover Park, Thornton Road, Athlone CBD & Langa.
July/August 2015
POVERTY IS CURED BY HARD WORK We live in a world of unprecedented wealth While at the same time of unprecedented poverty
I find it very difficult and hard to believe that God wants people to be poor, needy and sick. Poverty can cause chaos in people’s lives. It affects your health, stress levels and productivity. I firmly believe that God wants all of us to prosper, develop financially and grow spiritually, because God is a loving heavenly father who bestows good gifts on His children. God wants us to able to provide for our families, and secondly every believer is meant to be a conduit, a channel of financial resources for the extension of God’s kingdom. God wants you to be a whole person in every sense of the word. Let’s face the reality we are still suffering from the imbalances of our past history and poverty still affects the majority of people even as you read this article. I firmly believe there is a day coming when people will
have all their needs met, rents will be paid, food put on the tables clothes on their backs and a big smile on their faces that says, thank you Lord for providing. One of the blocks to our prosperity, we are a rest, oriented society. We believe that holidays and weekends are better than working days. If you want to be promoted get busy, become productive, and refuse to work for coffee breaks, lunch hours and quitting time. In fact, the poorest man in the world is the man without a dream, and the most frustrated man in the world is the man with a dream that never becomes reality. Work is honourable. God designed you to meet the needs of your life through work. Work profits the Worker. Those who won the lottery often testify that they are unhappy after they receive the money than before, because they lost their reason for getting up in the morning. Poverty is not a gift from God but the result of our actions. Proverbs 10:4 says “Lazy hands make
• Gleeful learners of Central Park primary school accepts party packs from security company SBV Epping, who donated these goodies as part of their Mandela 67 minutes.
a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth” work is not a curse, but a blessing. No wonder lazy people don’t like to be in the company of diligent people because their non-productively is readily visible. Hard working, diligent people got their hands on most of the wealth, while lazy people watched them take it. We must ask God to deliver us from the spirit of retirement because retirement is foreign to God’s plan for us, you will die if you quit working. That is why inactivity often brings depression and discouragement. The lack of work will make you crazy and senile. Accept today God’s gracious gift of work. Devote yourself to work and avoid all who do not share your devotion. If you are faithful over little, God will make you ruler over much. God bless. Kenneth Mitchell – Call – 0844094538 for a copy of my book. (R100) “Discover your Purpose and Destroy Failure” For more information on the subject.
Appointment
Kelly – Ann Anderson our latest intern for 6 months, courtesy of the Western Cape Department of Economic Development.
Farewell Danny Abrahams
Get in touch via tel / fax 021 695 3782 /076 276 4241 or email: bcnews@telkomsa.net or visit our Facebook: Cape Flats News
Bible
Revelation 21:4 - And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Quran
Surat ‘Ibrāhīm 14:2 - Allah , to whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And woe to the disbelievers from a severe punishment
The footballing community bid farewell to Danny Abrahams, one of the greatest footballers produce on the Cape Flats. From an early age Danny showcase deft touches and natural flair. During the seventies, he played for Cape Town Spurs, then the leading team in the Federation league, the league for ‘non-white,’ players. Notwithstanding these barriers, Danny was an inspiration to many both on and off the field, hence his death met with much grief though also a celebration of an outstanding humble individual who touch everyone between those four lines. We will miss you, Danny, rest in peace …
Women’s fest on soon
Women from across Cape Town will access practical advice and free health screening at the Artscape Women’s Humanity Arts Festival at Artscape from Thursday August 6 to Sunday August 9. Many of the workshops are free.
July/August 2015 3
Creative activities entice learners to Bridgetown Library
The recent school holiday saw a hive of activity at Bridgetown when the library hosted a holiday programme. During the first week the program started with a READ- A- Thon. Children had to read as many books as they could during the holiday.
At the end of the programme they received certificates and snack packs. Always a huge draw card the arts and crafts lessons included making different animal masks, designing outfits from newspaper material and creating winter collages.
Gang violence claims life of promising footballer
Zainab Adriaanse An innocent 24-year old Marlon Janecke passed away through a gunshot wound on Monday evening July 13 in Prunus street Bonteheuwel. Only 48 hours ago he played for Citrus Spurs in a league match at the Metropolitan sport grounds. His family and friends refuse to allow his memory just to fade away and on Sunday July 19 they gathered at Metropolitan sports grounds to pay tribute to this energetic young footballer. Close friend and still
shaken, Shaheed Dorra said, “we would like to make it an annual tournament in honour of Marlon Janecke who was a soccer fanatic and to use this platform to tell young people crime does not pay.” Sadly, gang violence is rampant in Bonteheuwel and neighbouring areas. Community leaders in partnership with all role-players are busy trying to take back and or at least reduce Bonteheuwel gangster violence and to a degree turn it into violence free area.
Helpline
sexual abuse, including victims, perpetrators, men, women and children. It is a multilingual service and includes a referral programme. It is open on weekends and public holidays.
Lifeline runs the Stop Gender Violence Helpline (0800 150 150), a toll-fee service for anyone wanting to talk about domestic or
Their minds were stimulated with puzzles, word searches and quizzes. Throughout children stayed active by playing board games and indoor games. After a rousing holiday programme, it concluded with a fun filled “Dance battle”. Much of the
success can be attributed to the staff of Bridgetown library that provided leadership and a willingness to provide an excellent service. (Submitted by Felicia Truebody |Bridgetown library).
Western Cape Initiation Programme
The Western Cape still remains the best Province in cultural rite of passage for safe practise (traditional initiation), we have no deaths or initiates hospitalised incidences during this winter initiation season of 2015. It is an indication the Western Cape custodians of culture, traditional surgeons, carers and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport takes care of the initiation ritual. We are still facing challenges at the initiation sites more especially those which are situated in the City of Cape Town (Lookout Hill initiation site in Khayeltisha, Stock Road initiation site in Philippi, Hazeldene also in Philippi and others). Imbo initiation forum has requested assistance on the provision of clean water from the City of Cape Town through the Provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, water that can be provided in tanks at our initiation sites to avoid any incidences which can cause dehydration of initiates.
Yhoo, what a disappointment response from the City of Cape Town, this shows that the City of Cape Town does not care of the needs of its people, especially the cultural needs as per mandated by the Provincial government and National government to assist in ensuring the cultural ritual is performed safe. Mr Charl Möller Acting Manager: Reticulation, Water & Sanitation has responded to the request saying that the Water & Sanitation Department can unfortunately not assist with this request. This is very sad to us as the custodians of culture; we are not sure whether the City of Cape Town Municipality wants to see the similar incidences/ situation which is happening in the Eastern Cape Province, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng to also happen here in order to respond positively to our requests pertaining to traditional initiation. Submitted by Sikelela Zokufa - Imbo initiation forumCell: +27 73 772 6574
Cape Flats News
Cape Flats News 4
LET’S TALK BUSINESS RATE HIKE On 23 July 2015, the Reserve Bank Governor raised the repo rate with 25 basis points (or 0.25%). The repo rate is the interest rate at which commercial banks borrow money from the Reserve Bank. Commercial banks usually raise their rates accordingly simultaneously. This resulted in the prime lending rate to the public increasing from 9.25% to 9.50% per annum. Let us see what this means in terms of numbers. If we assume the business had a R1 million debt at prime rate, repayable over 10 years, the 0.25% interest rate hike
would mean that over the 10 year period the business would now pay R17300 more in instalments than it would have at the previously lower rate. Even though this does not sound like much over a 10 year period, the reality is that this difference would need to be made up by cutting back on expenses. If we look at the other side of the coin, a rate hike is good news for savers. Supposing that a business had a R1 million to save over a period of 10 years, the 0.25% increase in interest rates would result in about R46300
July/August 2015
with Heinrich Jemane
more interest being earned over the period if invested in a typical fixed deposit. A good cash flow strategy for any business is to diligently invest whatever excess cash it has into at least an interest-earning investment. In this way the cash of the business will perform much better than just remaining in the current account, which in most cases earns no interest at all. Heinrich Jemane is the managing director of Little Biz Hub. Contact him at hmjemane@ littlebizhub.co.za or 021-9038127 for more information on this topic.
AOG Holiday Programme ’15 New Appointments
• Gaynor Jacobs
Hundreds of school learners attended the holiday programme at the Assembly of God Church. The leadership acutely aware of the need for initiative and innovation make sure the learners were stimulated throughout the holiday week. Speakers from the department of environment, health, law enforcement and disaster risk management were invited to use this platform to inform learners on various
aspects with regards to their respective topics. All through the lectures children were reminded of their responsibilities. On a lighter side, learners were encourage to exercise more by Ozzie fitness guru Clevin Hendricks plus a local comedian provided plenty of laughter with his local jokes. All in all, a productive holiday programme which left many learners much more informed.
Harrison doc fitting tribute to painter’s life Rusana Philander
In their way of honouring the late Ronald Harrison two talented filmmakers made an amazing documentary film about the life of the painter of the Black Christ. Harrison, who grew up in Salt River and later resided in Mitchells Plain, painted the ‘Black Christ’ in the years of apartheid. He said that one evening a thought flashed through his head. “How could a government that professed to be Christian perpetrate such immoral deeds and inflict so much pain and suffering on its own countrymen simply because its supporters were of another race, another color, and another creed? Verwoerd and Vorster were wreaking havoc in their quest for white supremacy, and in the process the black races; in fact, all races that were not classified ‘white’; were being crucified.
Damian Samuels the writer and producer said that they stuck very closely to the story. “As Ronnie narrates his own story. And as a filmmaker I did not want to soften up The film titled: ‘The Black Christ’ was recently the impact of apartheid,” he said. Samuels shown at Nu Metro at the Waterfront, Cape further said that they would like to have the Town after eight years of hard work. It is well film be shown in cinemas so that more people can see it. written and directed. Jean-Paul Moodie film’s director said that they felt that, “Uncle Ronnie’s story was very unique. What was key to me is to bring out his essence because he was a reconciliatory? Man. And with the film we wanted to commemorate his life. There are many unsung heroes in South Africa who have built the foundations of the freedoms we enjoy today,” he said.
Luthuli’s daughter Dr. Albertina Luthuli recalled that she met Harrison the first time when he expressed, “with this burning desire in his eyes of wanting to paint my father as a symbol of the suffering oppressed people endured. Ronnie was an exceptional man and had eyes that talked to you. My father had the same eyes,” Luthuli said.
• Waseemah George
Head of Creative Design Melea Parker said: “These appointments reflect the confidence we have in our print and digital businesses which have enjoyed significant growth this year.”
July/August 2015 5
Cape Flats News
WC leaders aims to transform Manenberg Matric banquet Manenberg will soon undergo a major transformation as the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape government recently announced.
Helen Zille the Premier of the Western Cape, the mayor of Cape Town Patricia De Lille; the provincial Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombi, the provincial Minister for Community Safety, Dan Plato and the City of Cape Town mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith recently unveiled new plans for the development of Manenberg. This included building a new regional hospital in the area. The primary hospital GF Jooste was closed down in Manenberg two years as the new hospital was rebuilt on the same grounds it was badly vandalised. The provincial
department of health has promised to build a regional hospital to the tune of R3 billion. The new facility will have specialised obstetric and gynaecological services, paediatric services, anaesthetic services, mental health services, specialised radiology and general and orthopaedic surgery. This will form part of the Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading Project. The project also entail building a youth lifestyle campus. Manenberg is better known for its gangsterism and over the years many innocent people have died in cross-fire. This also include a lot of drug-dealing. The provincial government and the City of Cape Town has also said that they will be increasing the presence of the metro police in the area.
“After our consultation with the community, specific priority areas have been identified, including investment in the youth, investment in health facilities and investment in safety. benefit the youth, but the people of Manenberg as a whole. This plan will tackle some of the biggest challenges that have ravaged our communities for years. It will focus on advancing safety, education, healthcare, technology and innovation, while promoting social cohesion In her State of the Province Address (SOPA) and the development of small business • Shanice Sauls is all smiles on her way to this year Zille announced plans to develop opportunities.” her Matric Farewell Party
Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety
Tygerberg Safety Kiosk – improving safety to enable effective health service delivery
Today’s handover of a Safety Kiosk to the Tygerberg Hospital precinct will assist in the hospital’s ability to provide a safer environment for more efficient health service delivery. This mobile, high visibility point of safety has been deployed to Tygerberg Hospital since the end of June 2015 and is manned by 10 Chrysalis Graduates as community liaison officers within the hospital and on the precinct, using the Community Safety Kiosk as a base for their functioning. The effectiveness of the graduates is displayed in the statistics which show that they have assisted 638 members of the public within the first 2 weeks deployment. The size of the hospital and design of the precinct poses a natural security risk and increases the opportunity for crime as criminals were often found to be aimlessly walking around the hospital or on the precinct looking for the opportunity to commit crimes. To negate this, the Chrysalis graduates have been deployed to focus on identifying those members of the public who seem to be unable to find their way around the hospital and precinct and assist
a Youth Lifestyle Centre in Manenberg in partnership with the City of Cape Town. Zille said:”The proposed transformation of Manenberg is to be achieved through two main interventions — investment in people, and investment in infrastructure.
them accordingly. A natural consequence of this approach is that the ability of opportunist criminals to commit crime is largely diminished. The inclusion of the Chrysalis graduates in the Tygerberg Hospital project, has largely contributed to the positive enhancement of the security resilience at Tygerberg hospital and on the precinct, whilst institutionalising the Community Safety Improvement Plan (CSIP) Strategic focus, “Security of Public Spaces”. To ensure the graduates are properly equipped to perform duties within the hospital and on the precinct an induction programme was designed and presented to the graduates, after which they were issued with a CSIP reflector bib identifying them as community liaison officers. The handover today forms part of the larger Safety Partnership launched in April this year where the Department of Community Safety’s Security Risk Management (SRM) division identified additional Western Cape Government sites to further help reduce opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour, to create safer and more secure operating environments. Safety starts with each and every one of us and I urge everyone who visits or works at the hospital to use the services of the Safety Kiosk and Chrysalis Graduates.
MAKE SAVING YOUR PRIORITY July Month Savings Month
Five tips to help you realize your financial resolutions: • Revisit your resolutions: consider the goals that you set at the beginning of the year. Ask yourself: Why did I set these goals? Are they still as important to me? If your goals are not realistic, re-evaluate them. Nothing is cast in stone and you need to be flexible, adjusting your goals as your life changes. If you had three goals in January, but realize you can only achieve one by the end of the year, that’s okay, don’t be discouraged. Keep going and aim to achieve that one goal- you will still feel a sense of achievement. • Write down your resolutions: Be specific when setting goals. When you clearly define your goal, you will be able to work out what you need to do to achieve it. Rather than saying, “I want to pay off my debt”, define how much, what debt and by when you want to pay it off. • Re-evaluate your route to resolutions: It is important to have a plan of action to help your reach your resolutions. Re-assess the original plan you put in place in January and revise it accordingly, by considering how your circumstances have changed and which goals you are still keen to pursue.
Spoil your women
Every year on 9 August we celebrate Woman’s Day in South Africa, a public holiday that pays homage to the women of our nation - the mothers, the wives, the sisters and the daughters who fought tirelessly against the tyranny of the Apartheid government. On this day we celebrate the strong women of the past and celebrate the amazing women in
Make your financial goals more manageable, by breaking them down into smaller saving tasks. Therefore, instead of saying “I will save R3000.00 in 2015”. Rather say “I will save R250.000 each month”, making it less daunting. This way you have a clear plan ahead of you, making it easier to keep going and achieve you goals. • Review resolutions regularly: Make a concerted effort to check in with your goals regularly. Seeing that you are one step closer to reaching your goals is the best kind of motivation to keep you on track. Remember to congratulate yourself each time you reach a goal, and don’t be too hard on yourself when you can’t reach one. Achieving your financial goals doesn’t have to be a chore-it should be a happy and rewarding experience • Reaching your resolution: Don’t get discouraged when you don’t reach your goals by the planned date. If it takes a month or two longer to reach your goal, it is not the end of the world. Every rand saved counts. A few bumps along the way are to be expected.it takes time to achieve great goals, but be patient and the rewards will be worth it. South Africa today - each one unique, strong and special. National Secretaries Day in SA is celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of September. Spoil the women in your life and workplace this Woman’s day and Secretary’s day by pampering them with some Lavender in Lavender Hill, all natural ingredient, and health beneficial pamper products. Order via lavender.lavenderhill@gmail.com or www. lavenderinlavenderhill.co.za
13 Years on and Bonteheuwel/ Cape Flats News keeps going. Why not join the family? Advertise here, call 021 695 3782
Cape Flats News 6
July/August 2015
Sharing warmth by providing 67 blankets in celebration of Mandela Day, reached Cape Town homeless
Residents of Philippi, Lansdowne, Wynberg and Gugulethu were overwhelmed by the Cape Cobras, Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) and Shoprite South Africa’s gesture to share the warmth by providing 67 blankets, 250 cups of vegetable soup and bread to needy and homeless people in these suburbs on Thursday. The Cobras and WPCA joined forces
with Shoprite South Africa to assist in “The spontaneous joy with which their winter campaign #actsofwarmth as our outreach was received, touched part of the Mandela Day celebrations. us.The magnitude of the need in some “It was an overwhelming success and there settlements also left an indelible mark on were several moments which left the eight us. We realized that some of the homeless Cape Cobras-players, the staff at WPCA were without shoes or even warm and the Shoprite-team with a collective clothing. Making a small difference to the lump in the throat,” said Nabeal Dien, lives of the people is deeply satisfying and chief executive officer of the WPCA and gratifying,” Dien added. the Cape Cobras.
The Cape Cobras coach, Paul Adams, the captain, Justin Ontong and senior players including Justin Kemp, Omphile Ramela and Beuran Hendricks, were part of the initiative to hand over blankets, soup and bread on Thursday. WPCA and the Cape Cobras have championed and supported several causes benefiting the poor, needy and vulnerable in society in the past.
School first beneficiary of nutrional porridge
Pambeli Trading and Foundations Africa (Pty) Ltd with the help of the Bonteheuwel BEEE introduced the Big & Strong Instant Porridge brand at Central Park Primary in Bonteheuwel on July 20. This signals the coming together of two like-minded businesses, both of which are firmly committed to providing a high energy, high protein, nutritional packed formula to assist and feed more people at an affordable price. Each of the
320 children stood in line to get a tasting cup and received a packet of 1kg Big and Strong porridge as well as a banana to take home to their families.
them part of the team. Good nutrition is a basic building block of human capital and, as such, contributes to economic development. Malnutrition undermines economic growth and consequently Liza Roets (Big & Strong Brand brings about poverty. The big and strong Manager), said, “We have teamed up with range will be good value for money in the Bonteheuwel BEE co-op to visit a these harsh economic times” few schools in the Bonteheuwel area and appointed them as the Big & Strong brand This partnership will see these locally ambassadors. We are very excited to have manufactured brands joining forces
to ensure that through the supply of basic food items, such as sugar beans, instant porridge, split peas and lentils, communities are able to afford quality healthy meals at affordable prices. We envision our brands to be the stepping stone in eliminating poverty and malnutrition amongst the masses which translate into ‘A brand for the people, by the people. (copy submitted)
South African rugby 7’s plays its part on Nelson Mandela Day South African rugby, led by Springbok Sevens Men’s and Women’s players visited the Christine Revell Children’s Home in Athlone and Nyanga on Saturday as part of Nelson Mandela Day activities.
“The objective of Mandela Day is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better. By getting involved in Athlone and Nyanga today, we are proud to make a difference and give back to our communities,” said Afrika.
Coach Neil Powell, captain Kyle Brown, management and players presented blankets to children at the Christine Revell home while players visited the Nyanga Rugby Stadium to take part in a TAG Rugby clinic and interactive reading session with children at the stadium. SARU employees also donated groceries and basic necessities to the Children’s Home. Cecil Afrika, Werner Kok and Sandile Ngcobo were present at Nyanga Rugby Stadium. The trio was welcomed by more than 400 children from the local community • Werner Kok playing with children at who were overjoyed to see their heroes. Nyanga Rugby Stadium.
• Kyle Brown and team-mates at the Christine Revell Children’s Home on Mandela Day.
• EMS Department of UWC did there Mandela Day 67 minutes at the Thusong Centre. Shanaaz van der Schyff and her team gave food to the community of Bonteheuwel aided by Genes to Success.
July/August 2015 7
Cape Flats News
Holiday programme cut across all barriers
Qari Raafi Az-Aamiree of Iraq recites from the Quran during Masjidul Quds’s annual international Quirah program on Sunday. The Qari was one of many international guest who participated in the program.
The program was held on 29, 30 June, 01, 02, 03 July 2015 at Apricot Community Hall. Throughout the 5-day programme strong emphasis were place on Xenophobia, Gangsterism, substance & drug abuse, games, movies and presence of SAPS. Leading community leaders and experts, which included (Shahied Africa, Rev.Cherrelle Uren, Rafiq Rylands, Sergeant Jacobs (SAPS) were among the guest speakers. The 5 -day program was hosted by Darul Aaliyah Institute (Ml. Fahmie Salie-principal & staff) in conjunction with Department of Community Safety. In attendance on a daily basis 100 to 120 youth from all de-nominations. The youth showed great potentials when the opportunities were given (acting, arts & culture, inter action, expressing living challenges with their peers, skill development, soccer) Scrumptious meals was served. A special thanks to Karl Davids, Darul Aalilyah Institute staff & donors and Cape Flats News. Next Holiday program – December 2015 (tbc) (Submitted by Ml.Fahmie Salie 072 196 2553 /083 75 13313)
Cellphone impoundments near 10 000 mark
The City’s enforcement agencies have impounded, on average, 3 155 cellphones every year since the introduction of the Traffic By-law in July 2012. The impoundment policy came into effect on 1 July 2012. In terms of the by-law, ‘no person shall drive a motor vehicle on a public road while holding a cellular or mobile telephone or any other communication device in one or both hands or with any other part of the body’. This provision directly reflects the wording of the National Road Traffic Act. Where cellphones are impounded, the device is handed in at the relevant Traffic Services office in a sealed evidence bag or box with a copy of the impoundment receipt and placed into a suitable safe. Motorists can collect their phones 24 hours after the time of impoundment and on presentation of a receipt of full payment of the impoundment fee as per the set tariff determined by the City of Cape Town.
Notice from Athlone Advise Office After the holiday break, final year UCT Law Students are back in attendance at the Athlone Advice Office to assist the community with free legal advice and assistance. If you need help with your legal issues, visit the Advice Office at Ex-Servicemen Hall, Cnr. Petunia Road & Klipfontein Road, Silvertown from 10h00 - 19h00. We bring Justice to the people leading up to Justice Week. For more info call: 078 277 6552/ 083 747 5901/ 072 603 954 - Brian Alcock - Project Director.
Fresh Faces
New recruits to facilitate our marketing & sales and boost our admin efficiency are Zainab Adriaanse and Alicia van der Westhuizen.
Thanking you from the heart
The Nurul Mubeen Madrassah in Heideveld would like to thank and express its deep gratitude to Gairunisa Johnstone-Cassiem and Hadjie Ebrahim Smith of the Mustadfin Foundation. On Wednesday July 1, the 14th day of Ramadaan, the students of Nurul Mubeen Madrassah received gift packs and brand new clothes for the day of Eid. The whole team at Mustadafin Foundation is blessed with inspiration and they deserve the utmost thanks and sincerest prayers for their dedication. Life is about helping people and their actions echo in the lives of our youth across the whole of the Western Cape. (Yusuf Karriem (Mu’alliem), Nurul Mubeen Madrassah – Heideveld)
Cape Flats News 8
July/August 2015
Bridgetown Theatre Company (BTC) SHOWCASE TALENT
Bridgetown Theatre Company (BTC) will be hosting their annual showcase of talent at the Joseph Stone Auditorium Klipfontein Road, Athlone on Sunday 2 August 2015 at 3pm. The 2 hour show will display a myriad of spellbinding talent in the form of comedy, drama, dance, music and music instruments. BTC’s youth will present their original musical revue Hashtag#us. The musical tells the story of a love triangle between 2 young men and a young lady. Through breathtaking hip hop dances, rapping and current songs the musical displays how love overcomes evil for the greater good of the two star struck lovers. On the afternoon’s program is the much talked about controversial new BTC play “Say something”. (Photos attached). “Say Something” is the story about a family scandal that centres around sexual abuse by a respected family member on one its
vulnerable family members. This horrific abuse is perpetrated with the knowledge of the other family members-but everyone is too afraid to report or speak about until the victim does... The laughter on the program will be provided by BTC’s hilariously funny new comedy “Load Shedding”. (Photos attached). The story premise of the “Load shedding” is: What if 10 hungry and angry men and women experience a power failure on the night of the finals of their six months weight lost competition? Will their load shedding be the biggest loser? Also during the afternoon program a special guest appearance by Gabrielle Arendse and Harun Maart the current Western Ballroom
Camps who successfully represented South Africa at the recent world youth ballroom champions in Italy. Ticket price: R50. For more information Zelda Hintsa at 081 309 4195 or log on to page. Lucian Daniels is the photographer of Bridgetown Theatre Company face book the attached pictures. (copy submitted)
Indigenous game of marbles rekindles friendships
Strange but true, Beautiful Exchange Grace Church decided the best way to boost friendships amongst unknown children was to play of marbles. Through no fault of their own, children in these parts are often divided through gang territory that prevents them from visiting certain areas. The Beautiful Exchange Grace Church leadership directed by Pastor Norman Jacobs was looking for a fresh approach to enhance camaraderie. With the assistance of the youth leadership, they approach Mrs. Linda Theunissen for usage of the educare premises. Well, as the saying goes, the rest is history. With the area in dire need IF YOU HAVE KIDS IN MUSIC BUSINESS SPEAD THE WORD ABOUT THIS BE GOOD FOR THEM TO ATTEND FIVE-OUT-OF-FIVE FOR MUSIC EXCHANGE 2015 Celebrating its fifth anniversary, this year not only will it be within heritage month, but at a new venue thanks to a brand new, three-year venue sponsorship with Sun International’s GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, MUSIC EXCHANGE the nonprofit company (NPC) is now, without doubt, South Africa’s
of social cohesion, the game of marbles was the central figure in forging friendships. Too many, this was a surprise given marbles are not played by the younger generation, though it was a given for this game to be the catalyst to introduce newcomers to each other, and did they find one another. Two of the driving forces Leeroy and Candice Matthews said, “the game is very different, and it’s intimate, small space, though highly competitive and draws many human emotions, which is why I felt confident the marbles would be a winner.” The partnership is looking to host the games again as soon as the weather improves.
definitive entertainment economy indaba. #MEX15 “We’re extremely proud to have Sun International on board,” Music Exchange founder Martin Myers announces. “When a successful company like Sun International looks to partner with an event as important as MUSIC EXCHANGE, it’s patently clear that what our partnership will see everyone participating enjoying well-invested dividends.”
the very best in their respective disciplines. From the importance of arts and culture, insights into international trends, working in Africa, marketing, multi-media distribution mechanisms, right through to rights protection and how to be seen and heard in a local and global market, both cluttered with more noise than harmony, MUSIC EXCHANGE will, once again, deliver it all. #MEX15
Book today! For more information Diverse subjects covering every contact: Martin Myers E-mail: aspect of the African and global i n f o @ m u s i c e xc h a n g e . c o . z a entertainment economy will Mobile: +27 83 448 4475 be unpacked and shared by
Sinton reunion
Alexander Sinton High School in Crawford will have its first reunion after 50 years for pupils who attended school from 1951 to 1969 and their teachers. The reunion will be on Saturday October 3 at Ned Doman School in Buckley Road, Athlone, which are the old Sinton premises. Tickets are R160 and include a formal dinner. For more information contact, Zaitoon at 021 697 2944, 079 725 5445 or emailtoyersamodien@gmail.com .
Entrepreneurship
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is offering first-year students who show potential in entrepreneurial talent an opportunity to develop as responsible entrepreneurs by applying for the university fellowship. Applications for this opportunity close on Monday August 31. The Foundation supports degree in fields of commerce, engineering and science (excluding medicine), law or humanities (majoring in politics, philosophy or economics). Visit www.allangrayorbis.org for details or the foundation’s Facebook page.
July/August 2015 9
Cape Flats News
Community-In-Action takes charge
Tired of all the talking in their neighbourhood, community activists around Disa Primary school literally took the bulls by the horn and initiated the Community-In-Action (CIP) movement. Project Director Helen Mandean together with her team first task was to organise activities during the recent school holidays. To their amazement the positive response from children and parents
in the surrounding streets was overwhelming as the programme run for the entire school holidays. In addition, ward councillor Ms. Thompson, was not far behind and lend her support with numerous resources couple with fruit and veg hawkers, Haroon’s Butchery and retail giant Checkout, all who contributed goods. This allowed the CIP to provide a nutrional breakfast plus mouthwatering lunch
to the ±45 children. Many young children in Rooihout, Redberry, Rooiels and Prunus streets are often expose to countless social ills. And so, the programme activities centred on dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, women and child abuse, human trafficking and peer pressure, which members of SAPS facilitated. To maintain a nice balance a number of card games was permitted,
whilst movies was played for those enjoying action and of course music was part of the menu. As always the challenge is sustain a project of this nature and project director Helen Mandean and Priscilla Abrahams are leading the way to entice sponsors to ensure a bigger project to cater for more children. Anyone interested in helping can contact Ms. Mandean @ 073 1136 267.
NGO’s invited to apply for grant funding
Regular monthly foods hand-out in Informal settlements in ward 80, spearheaded by PR councillor George March.
Learners taught early art of giving Refusing to be disheartened by limitations, Tinee Tots Educare Centre situated at Bluegum Community Centre, amongst many other values engender a culture of giving amongst their learners. Since the middle of May culminating on Mandela Day, the staff and learners gave food and “nice stuff ” to residents at Apricot Place and Lilyhaven, two retirement centres in Bonteheuwel. Now, if the educare centre is able to attract support from corporates and or neighbourhood business, they are looking to do this again from November month and climax around Christmas time. Those interested are invited to visit the educare centre and make the necessary arrangements.
The Social Development and Early Childhood Development Directorate have made available R2 million in grant funding for this financial year. ‘Our directorate is only a few years old and so until now our focus has been on getting our internal policies, process and programmes up and running. We are now in a better position to build partnerships with community organisations working in the social development sector for the benefit of our residents and I am excited about the possibilities that this grant-in-aid funding presents,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Social Development and Early Childhood Development, Councillor Suzette Little. The minimum amount per project is R100 000 and the applications would need to include a detailed description of the project and a business plan with detailed breakdown of the project costs. Organisations must also be able to provide documentation like registration certificates, tax clearance certificates, and copies of municipal rates and service accounts where applicable, etc. Application forms are available at the Social Development and Early Childhood Development Directorate’s District Offices: • 1st Floor, Belpark Building, Voortrekker Road, Bellville • Athlone Stadium (east side), Cross Boulevard – off Klipfontein Road, Athlone • 7th Floor, Standard Bank Building, Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town For more information, prospective applicants can contact: Patty Des Fountain on 021 417 0141 or Fatima Davids on 021 417 4086.
Cape Flats News July/August 2015 10
Soccer thrives at Metropolitan
After the month of Ramadaan, it was back to business for many clubs at Metropolitan local football district. It was good to return to the playing fields as the community has been ravaged by gangster activities which
claim the life of a promising player. Pleasing on Saturday was the encouragement from parents who supported not only their own club but fellow juniors, a nice touch. Fixture convenor Alistair Cupido, express
will be played on weekends. The first-leg matches will be scheduled for August 15 and the return leg on August 29. Tuesday, August 4, Orlando Pirates v Ajax CT, Bidvest Wits v Supersport United Wednesday August 5 Kaizer Chiefs v Maritzburg United, Mamelodi Sundowns v Bloem Celtic
Metropolitan LFA Under -18 Team
was concluded earlier on Saturday, and given all of the senior teams have been booted out the Coke Cup, this trophy lends them an opportunity to win some silverware.
Absa Premiership | FIXTURES
MTN8 set for mid-week kick-off The MTN8 knockout competition, which is the official start of the new Premier Soccer League (PSL) season, will break away from tradition this time with opening matches set to be staged mid-week. All four quarterfinal matches will be played on Tuesday, August 4, and Wednesday, August 5. Nevertheless, the semifinals
his delight he said, “there is so much talent here, one cannot afford to let it go wasted therefore officials must ensure everyone gets an opportunity and I am sure the area will benefit.” The knockout competition draw
Saturday 08 August 2015 Platinum Stars v Mamelodi Sundowns Bidvest Wits v Ajax Cape Town Sunday 09 August 2015 Chippa United v Kaizer Chiefs Tuesday 11 August 2015 SuperSport United v Orlando Pirates Tuesday 18 August 2015 Orlando Pirates v Chippa United Saturday 22 August 2015 Mamelodi Sundowns v Bidvest Wits Kaizer Chiefs v Free State Stars
Football talent have never been in short supply in Bonteheuwel, and these under 18 youngsters are showing the way. They have reached round 64 of the SAFA Coke Cup plus representing their local district, are currently occupying second spot on the Inter –LFA log. Between legendary sport administrator Dawood Davids ably assisted by Ricardo Rass, they have manage to get the players from different teams to gel nicely and in return is showing plenty of determination and resolve to capture much needed silverware. (submitted by Mrs Gairo Jacobs – Met LFA)
Ajax Cape Town v Maritzburg Utd Sunday 23 August 2015 Jomo Cosmos v Golden Arrows Tuesday 25 August 2015 Polokwane City v Kaizer Chiefs Chippa United v University of Pretoria Wednesday 26 August 2015 Ajax Cape Town v Free State Stars Bloem Celtic v Orlando Pirates Bidvest Wits v Maritzburg Utd
Ajax announce new signings
Ajax Cape Town announced the signing of Prince Nxumalo and Thomas Chideu, following their impressive trading stints with the club. Nxumalo enjoy a spell with National First Division FC Cape Town and last year was on the books of Supersport United, whilst Zimbabwean Chideu is no stranger to big time football. Management are excited with their latest acquisitions.
Women’s fitness extravaganza
The second Diva Extravaganza All Women’s Fitness Show will be held on Saturday August 1 at CPUT in Bellville. Overall winners will walk away with R5 000 prize money and several other hampers are up for grabs. There will be the usual beach bikini, fitness bikini, and evening dress rounds. Phone Kevin Schwartz @ 072 447 7520 for more information.
Printing Services Available • Copies (A4 & A3) • Lamination ( A4 & A3) • Typing of Documents, CV’s & Assignments Our FACEBOOK Page + Design of Certificates & Diplomas •Simple type into the Facebook search box Cap Flats + Design of Letterheads News and our latest front page will appear. + Design of Invitattions & Flyers •Address: Central Park Primary School, Juniper Street, + Design of Programmes & YearBooks Bonteheuwel. Tel/Fax.021 695 3782 •Office Hours: Monday – Fridays: 08h30 -17h00 ** All of above available in black & white or color (** Fridays close between 12h28 & 14h03)
July/August 2015 11
WP CLUB RUGBY
After five weeks of inactivity because of the month of Ramadaan, Thistle returns to club rugby action this week. On Saturday, August 1, they away to old foes Retreat before playing home to perennial challengers Titans on Saturday, August 8. Technical director Nazeem Lodewyk said the guys had a week of practice and are rearing to go after a
Cape Flats News
Rugby Championships’15 sets pulses rising for World Cup
decent first round, we hoping for all-round improvement.” The rest of their fixtures are – • August 15 Away Richmond Rangers • August 22 Home Peninsula • August 29 Away Bishop Lavis • September 12 Away Young Brothers • September 19 Home Young Wesleys
Medals reigning for WP at the recent SA open
• Titanic battle between two old warhorses Schalk Burger and Richie McGraw
ABSA August 2015|Fixtures 7 Griquas 8 Cheetahs 14 Blue Bulls 15 WP 21 Blue Bulls 22 Sharks 28 Cheetahs 29 Griquas
v v v v v v v v
WP Blue Bulls Griquas Cheetahs WP Golden Lions WP Blue Bulls
All eyes were on Shane Overmeyer at the recent SA Table Tennis Open. Belhar Sports Center was the venue for the SATTB SA Open tournament and athletes came from as far afield as Botswana and Namibia. More than 650 athletes from 14 regions came to do battle at this prestigious event.
won both U15 and U18 girls. Another such tremendously talented young man is Zakeer Moosa from Duinefontein Table Tennis Club who also won every conceivable title on offer. Cadre Peters from Bishop Lavis is another name to remember and so are Jessie-Leigh Nomdo, Musfiquh Kalim, All the finals that were played before the Trudy Barros and Simeen Mookrey. men’s final included Western Province except for the ladies final. In some cases finals were The ladies event was more subdued. It was contested between two Western Province a battle between Northern and Central players as was the case in the boys U15 Gauteng for supremacy. Danisha Patel from and girls U18 finals. Shane, being the head Gauteng Central was victorious and claimed coach must have felt the pressure. Western gold. Kanyesila retired with a shoulder Province had won every single match that injury after defeating Caitlin Lingeveldt in preceded the men’s final. an exhilarating quarterfinal. Cheyenne Smith Western Province is truly the Hub of table proved to be a formidable opponent to tennis in South Africa. The province have a Zodwa Maphanga in the semi-final. Western rich history and many stalwarts of the game Province proved beyond any doubt that are still actively involved and producing they are indeed a force to be reckoned with. champions like Lekeasha Johnson from (Submitted by Dellareese Hartman) Stephanians Table Tennis Club. Johnson
IAAF Senior World Championships – Team South Africa Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced the team for the IAAF Senior World Championships, scheduled for 22 to 30 August 2015 in Beijing, China. Only athletes who qualified on performance are included in the team. Other athletes that may qualify as the African Champion need to proof their level of fitness to the selectors. There is still a change for athletes to qualify and all valid performances up to 31 July will be considered for inclusion into the team. The final closing date for entries is 10 August 2015, but due to time needed for visa applications, performances between 1 and 10 August will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. (Athletics South Africa)
Blood shortage Talented table tennis player Trudy Barros of Boundary Table Tennis Club, who recently participated in the SA championships representing Western Province continue her good form to finished with three silver medals in the under 18 age group.
The Western Province Blood Transfusion Service is appealing for donors with group O blood. Donors must remember to eat a substantial meal within three to four hours before donating and increase non-alcoholic fluid intake. For further information, you can call 021 507 6364 or visit www.wpblood.org
Feel free to submit your sport notices & news. Fax 021 695 3782/ Email:bcnews@telkomsa.net
SPORT
Follow us on Facebook 12 Cape Flats News
Advertise with us and get notice.
Call 021 695 3782 July/August 2015
SAFA Coke Cup: Avendale KO Everton
Rygate LFA |Fixtures Week 11 Fixtures Oriental Gunners B Trek United Great Commission Greenhaven Spurs Oriental Gunners A
Under 6
Saturday 01 August ‘15 v v v v v
This year’s competition of the prestigious SAFA Coke Cup is living up to its version where no club is bigger than the other. Teams from the affiliated football districts in Cape Town forms part of this knockout
Hazendal United A Junction Rovers A Jordan Callies Itemba Labantu Hazendal United B
competition. Approaching round 64, a number of so-called big clubs have been bundled out. Last year’s finalist Bluegum United crash out in the first round and similarly Sporting United suffered the same
fate. On Sunday in Strandfontein, the latest casualties were high riding Southend and Everton Spurs, both beaten but fairly on penalties. Silver Spurs is the defending men’s senior champions and base on performances
thusfar looks on course to defend their mantle of knockout champions. At the time of writing, final results were still outstanding, though it’s safe to say, there are still a number of leading clubs left for the last six rounds.
Need photocopying (black & white or color), need typing of CV or docs, need design of certificates, flyers?
We cater for all your printing needs, call 021 695 3782