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Fierce Storyteller Gone Too Soon Irma Titus

STALWART Mogamat “Kafunta” Benjamin known for his captivating storytelling and activism died while attending a workshop at the District Six Museum (D6M). Messages of condolences and tributes continue to circulate social media describing him as “a legend and a true son of the soil”.

“It’s still unbelievable to think that he arrived to take part in an Emancipation Day workshop and a few hours later he had passed, having suffered from a heart attack from which the paramedics were not able to resuscitate him,” reads a post by the director of the District Six Museum, Bonita Bennett.

“It was devastating for his fellow District Sixers to have been present when he collapsed and struggled through his last moments. We were all distraught. But it was wonderful to experience the way in which the group held each other; remained present even through their grief, and gradually the space transformed into a quiet celebration of Mogamat,” writes Bennett.

was passionate, opinionated and unfiltered. Bennett’s post continues to read: “Who can imagine the Museum without Mogamat? Or the early morning radio waves without his calls?

Benjamin was known as a Legend has it that while everyone storyteller and someone who was struggling to get through to lived life on his own terms. He Voice of the Cape or Radio 786, Mogamat’s calls miraculously

got through. He managed to get himself onto VIP lists for events.

Wherever there was a potential platform to be had; Mogamat was there! In all his enjoyment!”

In a different post by the museum, a tribute reads:” He was one of the 60 000 fillies that was fiercely and forcefully removed by the

apartheid regime. His void will and shall never be filled, another one returns to the soil but not the soil of District Six... How Sad, how disrespectful for a country.

We fought for freedom but ignore our plight of restitution when we have a ‘Democrasy’ and a constitution for all but exclude, and choose to ignore the plight

of the indigent people. We are liked to in some way or another the KhoiSan of which suffered the genocide of colonialism...

How Sad. How Sad.” The Bonteheuwel resident was buried according to Muslim rites on Saturday, 16th December 2019.

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import crops from neighbouring a clear split in the relationships between economic leaders.

European countries.

Conversations with NonGovernmental Organisations (NGO) within our communities managed by foreign agencies about their governments compensating Africa for the gold, diamonds and other valuables collected through colonial conquest is necessary as Africa still suffers extreme poverty at the hands of colonial expansion.

Post the industrial age, into the age of information we see how foreign agencies still flood our shores to do community work in the name of ‘giving back’.

Most of these NGO projects are still driven and managed by European agencies. I know of a particular indigenous camping project located just outside Cape Town being managed from Switzerland. It has no indigenous voices in any leading positions and these agencies get to decide from Switzerland who gets to be

Run takes a stand against gender violence

Biesmillah Class’19 ready for lift off

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Ever since the ‘Scramble for Africa’ conference that was held in Berlin, Germany in 1884 1885, this contest for Africa has continued among European powers. This explains why Africa is in economic crises. More and more foreigners from England as well as the rest of Europe are flooding here because they are literally running out of space.

England is left with almost no agricultural land as they currently

The latest development of Brexit policies is now making life difficult for citizens of United Kingdom (UK) and European countries. Brexit literally means ‘British Exit’. England is now leaving the European Union (EU); a collective of 28 countries which previously allowed British people free trade and movement within Europe. This conflict between colonial powers show

One of Cape Town’s most popular events return to the city’s streets next month. The Twilight Run, which is organized by the Community Chest, normally marks the start of the December party season, but this year ’s event has a much more serious goal in mind.

Meeting It was graduation day for learners of the Biesmillah Educare Centre, Saturday 23, as learners walked across the stage at the MultiPurpose Centre. For Mrs. Zainab Seegers, principal of Biesmillah Educare Centre, the importance of education has always been the key to her determination

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The annual Festive Lights Switch-On will take place on Sunday December 1 on the Grand Parade, Cape Town, from 4pm. This year’s team is: Cape Town: Window to the World” and the entertainment line-up includes Sho Madjozi, Ndlovu Youth Choir, YoungstaCPT, Zip Zap Circus Early B, The Unknown Dance Crew, Andries Vermeulen and Gemini. Also performing will be the winner of the Festive Lights Switch-On 2019 Music Challenge.

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“We regard it as a moral obligation to continue the fight against gender-based violence.

On Tuesday 3 December, we aim to create one of the largest public events to honour the thousands of women and children that have been affected by femicide, abuse, neglect, rape and brutality.”

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As more people from the northern hemisphere continue to migrate here. It might just be a fresh start for rediscovering our collective potential. We need to ensure that we hold leading positions within these multiple NGOs operating in our communities by taking ownership, responsibility and pride in the spaces we find

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“The 2019 edition of the Twilight Run will again attract thousands of Capetonians and visitors to the 5km route that winds its way around our streets. We are inviting everyone to join us this year as we take a stand against gender-based violence,” says Lorenzo Davids, CEO of Community Chest.

Community Chest invites you to join the 2019 event and become a superhero as an act of solidarity against gender-based violence.

The event sets off at 19:00 and all finishers will be awarded Twilight Medals. Entries cost R100 at www.comchest.org.za or from Sportsman’s Warehouse outlets.

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to ensure learners are as ready as they can be. ‘Hard work is always rewarded and doesn’t go unnoticed. Graduation is an amazing moment of standing victorious and celebrating a great accomplishment. It is the reward for all the hard work and triumph over all numerous obstacles, in

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The class of 2019 did not disappoint with their academic prowess only, but also with their acting, dancing and speech making, much to the delight of enthusiastic and proud parents.

The Vanguard and Welcome Estate Ratepayers and Civic Association will hold a market day on Saturday November 30, at Welcome Primary School, at 8am. There will be a wide range of goods on sale. Contact Naser on 083 463 0388 or Saleem on 084 587 0661 to book a stall, or email vwraca@gmail.com

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Library New Lease on Learning Schools and libraries get child-friendly books Written by More Matshediso

Kalksteenfontein Primary School container library was given a new lease on learning when it received a fresh coat of paint during the holidays. The R80 000 revamp donated by GrandWest Casino was a welcomed endeavour.

The school near the township of Bonteheuwel is situated in an area affected by violence and crime. Learners are faced with numerous social challenges. “A functional library can open the world to the learners as reading stories is a way of escaping their circumstances,” says Genevieve

Smith, sustainability manager at GrandWest. “It will also serve as a safe place for learners to spend their time and we are delighted to be in a position to assist this school and in that way, benefit the community added Smith. The donation was used to replace the windows and doors, paint the interior of the container, fit fluorescent light bulbs, repair and erect shelving. A reading corner was created with artificial grass flooring, colourful wall art, chairs, pillows and a long table for reading or doing homework.

Premier of the Western Cape Alan Winde (pic) recently handed over hundreds of children’s books to Hanover Park Public Library near Cape Town. The Western Cape Government is running a book donation drive named the Book Han(d)over Project. Private companies and individuals have donated over 8 000 books to the massive campaign. They are being distributed to local schools and libraries. “Developing a reading culture among children is of the utmost importance if we want to give them the best educational opportunities. South Africa has a long way to go in developing reading literacy and comprehension,” said Premier Winde. The Premier said libraries are important in communities because they offer safe spaces where children and adults alike can expand their knowledge.

“Reading should not only be taking place at school, but in the home as well, and community libraries like the Hanover Park Library play an important role in

ensuring that communities have access to books and encouraging reading among children,” he added. Premier Winde thanked businesses and individuals in the Western Cape for supporting the book drive and helping it succeed. “As a result of the success, we are able to provide books to schools and libraries

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across the province.” Donations of new or used children’s books in good condition in all languages, and in good condition as well as educational books, school textbooks, and dictionaries can be dropped off at the Western Cape Government Walk-In Centre at 7 Wale Street, Cape Town.

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Confront your giants head on b e f o r e your giants confront you because what you don’t confront now will destroy you later. Your giants knows something about you that you don’t know about yourself and wants to destroy you before you

CONFRONT YOUR GIANTS HEAD-ON become what God said you will be. In fact never was the enemy of our soul able to display his demonic power so publicly and extensively as today. Our families, communities, learning institutions, are in danger and under pressure and will become casualties unless we answer the call to stand and fight for our families. Some of us sit with private pain as a result of broken

relationships; people you loved betrayed you and turned against you in envy. God knows how you feel but find the courage to bind your wounds cry if you feel like but keep moving, you don’t have time on your side to look around or ask why me Lord just keep on moving and tell yourself I have come too far to quit now, and too costly to waste the next seven months. Tell your giants

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For example, it would make no sense for you to chase a large procurement and supply tender whilst you are financially unable to procure the stock items. Or getting an opportunity to render a service whilst you do not have the human and capital resources to deliver.

you have occupied my space for too long, you have stolen my family, my health, my business you better back-up, pack-up and clear out. Your giants have to hear you say move. Read Mark 11:22-23. Guard what you say when you confront your giants because sometimes our mouth can become our biggest enemy and what you say will determine how long you will face your

Winning a tender also means more involvement and attention from the entrepreneur’s side, at least during the initial stages of the project to ensure that the work is delivered at the promised quality and timing promised in the tender proposal. To avoid payment delays, make sure that the business remain tax compliant since government departments only release payments to vendors with a valid tax clearance certificate at any given time.

There is a local saying that goes something like this: “The dog eventually caught the bus! Now what?” This situation often plays out in small business as well.

Some entrepreneurs spend months or even years chasing government and other tender opportunities. But when that opportunity eventually comes around, will they be ready While you are chasing the for it? opportunities, prepare yourself B e c a r e f u l n o t t o c h a s e for the day of success. Engage opportunities that may be too big with your bank or other financial

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emergency messages to the police from the app. There is also an option which lets you send an anonymous tip-off and then follow up on the police progress with case. The App is available from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

If you don’t have a smart phone, dial *134*10111* to access the saps Crime Tip-off lines.

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Town have a packed holiday programme to keep young ones entertained this summer. A variety of programmes are offered at City libraries, recreation centres and community centres and cater for a range of ages and interests.

Registration is on a first-come first-served basis and takes place at the start of each event. For more information, visit www.capetown. gov.za/holidayprogrammes.

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Consider implementing a longer term staffing strategy whereby terminated employees are replaced with a higher notch of staff in terms of technical knowledge and industry experience, so that when the opportunity comes along the potential need and cost to upskill staff is reduced.

The new My SAPS App lets the public report crime or get help and having it on your phone is just one more way to protect yourself and your family this festive season, says the police.

You need to register and create a profile to use the app, which gives you a directory of police stations and emergency services and shows you where the nearest ones are to you. You can send

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The free community driven music festival will play host to a number of stage shows, from jazz to hip-hop. Instead of a cover charge, donations of clothes, toys and tinned food are welcomed, which will be donated to the surrounding community.

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YOUTH AS PILGRIMS FOR RESTITUTION the other ‘disadvantaged’. It was indeed an interesting role-play experience (How) Do We Live Together? - At the first demonstrating the project of restitution. glance you see a closed-ended question.

The answer is simple. No, we do not live We ended our intense second day with an together. The World Bank reports South exhilarating drumming session by Themba Africa as the most unequal society in the Lonzi. For this theatre practitioner, world noting poverty as the “enduring “restitution is about addressing the legacy of apartheid”. At a second glance, fundamental needs of the people of South I saw the word ‘how’ placed in brackets Africa.” The need to reflect on the past (parentheses). This was the leading to build a shared vision for the future question at the Restitution Foundation’s was a concurrent theme. The conference drove home this point when it concluded youth-led conference. discussions at the Slave Lodge with a A diverse youth attendance took away review of A Restitution Charter. these brackets for a brief moment.

Knowing that we will return to the reality The overall approach of the conference of townships and gentrified city spaces, encouraged understanding. There was a genuine willingness from white youth to panel discussions engage in topics of power and privilege. unpacked current inequalities while As a person of colour, it was a very unique keeping the brackets intact. For the first experience to enter a dialogue space part, the three-day youth dialogue gathered with white bodies where I did not have at the District Six Homecoming Centre. to fight to be heard or acknowledged.

We broke away from the traditional The foundation did an incredible job conference style with a participatory involving several partner organisations workshop process involving art, poetry, who resolved to produce a draft of a mindfulness and play. special youth review of the Restitution Stepping into ‘real’ discussions of Charter. restitution as a young person of colour The four-page document addresses can feel somewhat like ‘a pilgrimage Principles Of Restitution In South for the displaced’. Discussions had me Africa, Actions Toward Restitution on begging the question where do we live issues of the economy, education, health, together? Communities are divided. housing, justice, truth and reconciliation People of the Cape Flats are particular among others. It also points out the plagued by violence, poor policing and “establishment of a restitution register” an embarrassing housing crisis in the city. recording contributions to restitution by The conference used the game of monopoly ordinary people. This conference can be to demonstrate this unjust system. I seen as the partial implementation of the never liked playing this game. The sole last section titled The Next Steps. The objective is to acquire as much money charter concludes: “There is something and assets as possible at the expense of for everyone to do, in many cases there your opponents. How is this even fun? is too much to do. Despite the enormous I went along however as the game had task, we are committed to these principles, a slight twist. Unlike the usual game of actions and next steps, in complex hope”. monopoly where teams start out with an even share of money and no assets, one team was assigned to be ‘privileged’ and Irma Titus

Give blood this ‘Ovember’ The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is turning the month November into Ovember and is appealing to new and regular donors, especially the O-bloodgroup donors to keep blood stocks at a five-day level. “The upcoming festive season highlights the fact that more O donors are needed. This is mainly due to the fact that O donors are universal blood donors. O-negative can be transfused to all

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blood groups. O-positive can be transfused to all positive blood groups.” Says WCBS spokeswoman Michelle Vermeulen. The demand for O-positive blood is also high due to the fact that one in three South Africans is O positive. If you are older than 16 and younger than 75, weight more than 50kg, you are healthy on the day of donation and lead a safe sexual lifestyle you can be a blood donor. To find out more visit www.wcbs.org.za or call 021 507 6300.

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When reporting a missing person, you must complete an official SAPS 55(A) form, which is available at police stations, said Brig Lamprecht. This form safeguards the police from hoax reports Written by Silusapho Nyanda and gives the police permission The first thing you should do to distribute a photograph and when a loved one goes missing is information of the missing person. to report the incident to the South The police prefer that a parent, a African Police Service (SAPS) close partner or a legal guardian immediately. The missing person’s reports a missing person. When report must contain as much the missing person is under the age information as possible, including: of 18, the case is handled by the Family Violence, Child Protection ■■ Eye and hair colour and Sexual Offences Unit. If ■■ What they were wearing you would like to file a missing person’s report, call: The National ■■ Where they were last seen Bureau for Missing Persons at 012 ■■ Circumstances of the 393 2002. Crime Stop Call Centre disappearance at 08600 10111.

Knowing CPR can be a life saver Written by Silusapho Nyanda With summer and the festive season upon us, knowing what to do in an emergency can save a life.

Choking, smoke inhalation or drowning can happen suddenly and getting help can be the difference between life and death. Being able to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be crucial. The Western Cape Department of Health says CPR is an emergency procedure done to manually keep

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the brain functioning. This lifesaving technique is very useful in many emergencies, including heart attacks or near drownings, where someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. If you’re alone and have immediate access to a telephone, call the ambulance yourself before beginning CPR. For more information on performing CPR, visit https://www. westerncape. gov.za/ general-publication/ cardiopulmonaryresuscitationcpr. Alternatively phone the RCSA @ 011 478 3989 or visit: www.resus.co.za

Saturday, we held the Graduation ceremony of our beloved kids from the Linda’s Daycare. May God bless the hard labor of the workers of our Daycare and might they have many more graduates into the future through the prayers of everyone concern at Linda’s Daycare. (Credit Kim Theunissen)

Support for GBV victims with hearing disabilities Written by Dale Hes

The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Command Centre ensures all victims of GBV, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing, receive the same level of support. The centre employs 48 social workers and receives calls, SMSes and ‘Please Call Me’ messages every month. Deaf people also have the opportunity to interact with

its number one rule for beach • Check the wind, weather and safety is to choose a beach that tides before going to the beach, has lifeguards on duty and to fishing or boating. swim between their flags.

• When climbing on rocks or Many will spend a good part Here are some other safety tips fishing from rocks, never turn of their summer holidays at your back to the sea. from the NSRI the beach, but while it’s a fun place to be. It’s not without its •Keep emergency numbers saved • Teach children if they swim hazards, warns the National Sea in your cellphone. Dial 112 from between the flags, the lifeguards Rescue Institute. The NSRI says any cellphone in any emergency will be watching them.

social workers through videocalling over Skype and by SMS. The centre is also able to refer calls directly to the South African Police Service when immediate help is needed. **People with a hearing disability can access the GBV Command Centre

by SMSing ‘help’ to 31531 or Download Skype on their phone or computer and add ‘Helpme GBV’ as a contact. ** • Don’t drink alcohol and then cellphone or social media. swim.

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Mimosa Primary School annual pageant for both junior and senior learners carried a social message held earlier this month at the school’s grounds. The entire theme was Heal the World with juniors representing African

Tony’s Community Tony’s Community Music School presents a live music production showcasing their students’ talent and what they’ve learned over the year, at the Roxy Revue Bar, GrandWest on 14 December 2019.

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Jackson Hall, GrandWest has a boy band, Signature SA, will fantastic line up of bands and be performing. Woodstock-born talented musicians playing at the Amina Juel has been a jazz, funk, club on Friday and Saturday nights pop, rhythm and blues singer for from November to February. In more than 30 years. Performing November, the band Faze 4 will on stages across the country, from be playing on Friday nights, Johannesburg to Cape Town, with the B Charles Experience Swaziland to Port Elizabeth, as performing on Saturday nights. well as on cruise ships and for 4 is a party band with over private dignitaries. She released Music School performs at GrandWest Faze four decades of great dance her own EP titled Turn it around music experience. The B Charles in June 2019. She will be taking music school and giving back to getting the tickets.”

Experience is well known for his to the Jackson Hall stage every young talent, eight years ago.

Contact Teyon on 083 443 2356 Michael Jackson tributes and won Friday night during January and He says the students are now or Antonio on 078 389 7424 to The Voice Search and Steenberg’s February. at a place where he is proud to purchase tickets at R150 each.

Got Talent last year. showcase their young talent to Signature SA is a local boy band There will be two shows, the first the world. “Get tickets for you In December, the B Charles comprised of five musicians starting at 13h00 and the second and all the family, it is going to Experience will be playing Joshua America, Lawren Jonas, show starting at 18h00, doors be a great show,” he says. “You every Friday night and Faze Craig Jordaan, Royston Samuels open an hour before both shows. can change peoples’ lives by 4 every Saturday night. This and Waylan van der Heever who will, however, swap for the share the same passion and drive first weekend of December to contribute to arts in South G e n e r a l C o n f e r e n c e o n will host a conversation on when Faze 4 plays on Friday, 6 Africa and to make great music.

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The story behind Bonteheuwel FC

Bonteheuwel United AFC was first established in 1968 but in the 90s was merged with Vernals, Sunderland and became Sporting United. In 2014 talks started about reopening the club and we were officially re-established on 31 January 2016.

Former Santos profesional player Randal Arendse, 43 at the time was one of the many youngsters who were part of the club back in the day. Along with past club members like Franklin Manuel, Ruben Brown, Pastor Michael Arendse, Trevor Dreyden, Randal got the club off the ground.

At the time the licensed coach used his experience to train the kids and teach them soccer skills every Monday and Wednesday. The club started out with only 36 junior players and no senior players.

To date the club registered player base

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are at 103 juniors, 28 senior players, 11 non playing members and 7 coaches.

Bonteheuwel United AFC celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2018. The club had its 4th youth awards ceremony this year at the Bonteheuwel Community Center where it all began, that’s where the club used to have its senior and junior meetings on a Monday night and the senior team physical training back in the day. It was just fitting that we held our 2019 youth awards ceremony at the center.

There are many people who were part of this club and we need them to return and make Bonteheuwel United AFC the household name again that it uses to be, in the community of Bonteheuwel.

New playing members juniors and seniors are welcomed to contact Randal Arendse via WhatsApp 0740730867 or email: randal.arendse@gmail.com for the new upcoming 2020 soccer season.

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